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[https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-mate-desktop-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux](https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-mate-desktop-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux)
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## Objective
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The objective is to install Mate desktop environment as an alternative desktop environment.
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See also our article: [The 8 Best Ubuntu Desktop Environments (18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux)](https://linuxconfig.org/8-best-ubuntu-desktop-environments-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux) for more desktop environment choices.
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## Operating System and Software Versions
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- **Operating System:** – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver
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## Requirements
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Administrative root/sudo permissions.
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## Conventions
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- **#** – requires given [linux commands](https://linuxconfig.org/linux-commands) to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of `sudo` command
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- **$** – requires given [linux commands](https://linuxconfig.org/linux-commands) to be executed as a regular non-privileged user
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## Other Versions of this Tutorial
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[Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa)](https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-mate-desktop-on-ubuntu-20-04-focal-fossa-linux)
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## Instructions
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### Prerequisites
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We will be using the `tasksel` command to install Mate desktop environment. In case the `tasksel` command is not available on your system you can install it by:
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```
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$ sudo apt install tasksel
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```
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### Install Mate desktop environment
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Execute the following [linux command](https://linuxconfig.org/linux-commands) to begin installation of the Mate desktop:
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```
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$ sudo apt update
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$ sudo tasksel install ubuntu-mate-desktop
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```
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![[01-install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-18.04-bionic-configuring-lightdm.png]]
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![[02-install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-18.04-bionic-select-lightdm.png]]
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Select a display manager. `lightdm` is the default display manager for the Mate desktop.
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![[03-install-kde-mate-desktop-18.04-bionic-restart.png]]
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Once the installation is finished restart your system.
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![[04-install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-18.04-bionic-login.png]]
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Login with your existing credentials.
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![[05-install-mate-desktop-ubuntu-18.04-bionic-desktop.png]]
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