Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

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tomtom
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Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

#1 Post by tomtom »

Hello,
I was wondering if it possible to install Gnome File Manager on MX with XFCE desktop? If so, is it a good idea? Will it cause any bugs or something that I should be aware of?

Thanks!

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dolphin_oracle
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Re: Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

#2 Post by dolphin_oracle »

you can install nautilus, it should be fine.
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Re: Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

#3 Post by tomtom »

@dolphin_oracle thanks for the reply!

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Re: Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

#4 Post by srq2625 »

I installed nautilus on my MX 18 some time ago (weeks) and have not experienced any problems.
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Re: Can I install Gnome File Manager on XFCE?

#5 Post by Jerry3904 »

In general, Gnome apps are very compatible with Xfce since they are both based natively on GTK.
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