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Although I love using XFCE, but due to Gnome's integration with Google Drive and Google Calendar (through Online accounts and Evolution), I am using Gnome Shell. So, I have installed Gnome Shell on my system.

After using it for a while, it seems I am missing a few tools, may be because when I installed Gnome DE from MX Package installer, it was mentioned as "Gnome Base". So, for my work needs, I had to install Online Accounts, Gnome Screensaver (because screen lock was not working), a few shell extensions, Evolution because I didn't wanted to again add Emails for Thunderbird. Evolution works good with Online Accounts. I am also getting the Google Drive integration working.

But there are some issues like when I wanted to add Cairo Dock or a cloud drive (pCloud) as a startup application, it is not working. So,this raises my doubt that do I need to add some more tools for Gnome to let it work smoother? So, here are the issues on which I need help :

1) Am I missing some apps which I need to install alongwith the basic Gnome?
2) I was want the System sounds working the same way as it works with XFCE. I couldn't find an option to do that.
3) I will be using Gnome Shell so if I want to remove the other already installed Desktop Environments like Cinnamon, XFCE etc. Can I simply remove them through Package Installer?

Thank you.

I'll leave others to reply to the rest, but note that the System Sounds tool is an MX app, specially created by MX Devs to work with XFCE, the default DE for MX. You will have to check if a similar app (or maybe extension) exists that works with Gnome.

Gnome is also much more systemd-focused, so I am unsure if some of the applications you sought to install might only work with systemd.

One of the forum members, @rasat , might be able to help with using Gnome on MX as he's been doing it for some time, I believe.

asqwerth wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 4:56 am I'll leave others to reply to the rest, but note that the System Sounds tool is an MX app, specially created by MX Devs to work with XFCE, the default DE for MX. You will have to check if a similar app (or maybe extension) exists that works with Gnome.

Gnome is also much more systemd-focused, so I am unsure if some of the applications you sought to install might only work with systemd.

One of the forum members, @rasat , might be able to help with using Gnome on MX as he's been doing it for some time, I believe.

Thanks for your quick response. I will look forward for @rasat to respond here.

arindom wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 4:13 am 1) Am I missing some apps which I need to install alongwith the basic Gnome?
2) I was want the System sounds working the same way as it works with XFCE. I couldn't find an option to do that.
3) I will be using Gnome Shell so if I want to remove the other already installed Desktop Environments like Cinnamon, XFCE etc. Can I simply remove them through Package Installer?

With Cairo Dock I have no experience. For additional features and tools, I am using Gnome Extensions as much as possible. Also cannot say much about how Xfce sound system is compared to Gnome. Didn't use much Xfce except how to remove it which is your next question. :) Take a look at this MX Gnome DIY setup guide:

viewtopic.php?f=100&t=56971

rasat wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 3:49 pm

arindom wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 4:13 am 1) Am I missing some apps which I need to install alongwith the basic Gnome?
2) I was want the System sounds working the same way as it works with XFCE. I couldn't find an option to do that.
3) I will be using Gnome Shell so if I want to remove the other already installed Desktop Environments like Cinnamon, XFCE etc. Can I simply remove them through Package Installer?

With Cairo Dock I have no experience. For additional features and tools, I am using Gnome Extensions as much as possible. Also cannot say much about how Xfce sound system is compared to Gnome. Didn't use much Xfce except how to remove it which is your next question. :) Take a look at this MX Gnome DIY setup guide:

viewtopic.php?f=100&t=56971

Thanks a lot @rasat.

Hi to all,
I ve installed Gnome base in MX linux. Now how to use the Gnome desktop!!

Thanks in advance