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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== ====== Frequently Asked Questions ======
-This is a list of frequently asked questions about Xfce. Feel free to improve and/or extend this page, but keep it clean and easy to read for other users. 
  
-====== Getting started ======+<note important>Please see https://docs.xfce.org/faq for up to date documentation! 
 +</note> 
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 +  * **[[faq#Getting Started|Getting Started]]** 
 +  * **[[faq#Installation|Installation]]** 
 +  * **[[faq#Starting Xfce|Starting Xfce]]** 
 +  * **[[faq#Usage|Usage]]** 
 +  * **[[faq#Visual Appearance|Visual Appearance]]** 
 +  * **[[faq#Development|Development]]** 
 + 
 +---- 
 +====== Getting Started ======
 ===== About Xfce ===== ===== About Xfce =====
  
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 ====== Installation ====== ====== Installation ======
  
-Xfce can be installed in at least two different ways: +Xfce can be installed either from the package manager of your distro or [[https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/building|from the source code]]. Installing via a package manager is preferred as it allows you to easily go back if the Xfce environment is not for you. Building from the source code allows you to try out the latest features that may be unstable for daily use.
-  * From the package manager of your distro. This is the preferred way as you can easily go back if the Xfce environment is not for you.+
     * [[http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xfce|Arch]]     * [[http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xfce|Arch]]
     * [[http://wiki.debian.org/Xfce|Debian]]     * [[http://wiki.debian.org/Xfce|Debian]]
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     * [[http://www.freebsd.org/handbook/x11-wm.html#X11-WM-XFCE|FreeBSD]]     * [[http://www.freebsd.org/handbook/x11-wm.html#X11-WM-XFCE|FreeBSD]]
     * [[http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/xfce-config.xml|Gentoo]]     * [[http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/xfce-config.xml|Gentoo]]
-    * Mageia: Mageia Control Center (add the package task-xfce) or, as root, urpmi task-xfce (http://www.mageia.org)+    * [[http://www.mageia.org|Mageia:]] Mageia Control Center (add the package task-xfce) or, as root, urpmi task-xfce
     * MidnightBSD: pkg_add -r xfce4     * MidnightBSD: pkg_add -r xfce4
-    * Mythbuntu: sudo apt-get install mythbuntu-desktop +    * [[http://www.netbsd.org/docs/guide/en/chap-x.html#chap-x-other-window-managers|NetBSD]]
-    * [[http://www.netbsd.org/docs/guide/en/chap-x.html#chap-x-other-window-managers|NetBSD]] (pkg_add xfce4)+
     * Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop ([[http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=xubuntu-desktop|package description]]; [[apt://xubuntu-desktop|direct install]])     * Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop ([[http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=xubuntu-desktop|package description]]; [[apt://xubuntu-desktop|direct install]])
-  * [[http://www.xfce.org/download/building|From the source code]]. This way you can build your own environment and try out the latest features. 
  
 ====== Starting Xfce ====== ====== Starting Xfce ======
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 Unfortunately, Xfce doesn't have this ability yet. Unfortunately, Xfce doesn't have this ability yet.
  
-=== How do I enable menu accelerators? === +=== How do I enable editable menu accelerators? === 
-Menu accelerators let you set a keyboard shortcut to a menu item or entry. To enable menu accelerators, go to Settings Manager -> Appearance -> Settings tab, and select the 'Enable editable accelerators' option.+Menu accelerators let you set a keyboard shortcut to a menu item or entry. To enable editable menu accelerators, go to Settings Manager -> Appearance -> Settings tab, and select the 'Enable editable accelerators' option. 
 +<note important>Editable menu accelerators were removed in GTK 3, so won't work in applications made in GTK 3 and above</note>
  
 ===== Kiosk ===== ===== Kiosk =====
  
-=== I want to use Xfce in a corporate environment and not let users modify their menu. ===+=== I want to use Xfce in a corporate environment, how can I stop users from modifying parts of the system? ===
 See [[howto:kiosk_mode|kiosk mode.]] See [[howto:kiosk_mode|kiosk mode.]]
 ===== Menu ===== ===== Menu =====
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 See [[https://wiki.xfce.org/faq#how_long_a_wait_is_it_between_each_official_release|previous answer]]. Xfce's development is split up into key phases, each of which can take months or even years to complete. Although this may seem like a long time - remember, Xfce is developed by a small group of hard-working volunteers! See [[https://wiki.xfce.org/faq#how_long_a_wait_is_it_between_each_official_release|previous answer]]. Xfce's development is split up into key phases, each of which can take months or even years to complete. Although this may seem like a long time - remember, Xfce is developed by a small group of hard-working volunteers!
  
-=== I have asked a question / reported a bug on the mailing list / Bugzilla but no one is answering ===+=== I have asked a question / reported a bug on the mailing list / Bugzilla, why isn't anyone answering? ===
   * Give it time. Maybe the responsible developer is on vacation, or hasn't checked the mailing list / Bugzilla yet. Keep in mind that the developers have their own lives outside of contributing to Xfce and may be quite busy.   * Give it time. Maybe the responsible developer is on vacation, or hasn't checked the mailing list / Bugzilla yet. Keep in mind that the developers have their own lives outside of contributing to Xfce and may be quite busy.
   * Try giving more detailed information. Perhaps no one can figure out what it is you are trying to say, and they just don't want to take the time to contact you or reply to your post to find out. Usually the more information you provide, the better.   * Try giving more detailed information. Perhaps no one can figure out what it is you are trying to say, and they just don't want to take the time to contact you or reply to your post to find out. Usually the more information you provide, the better.
   * Consider if you've been been disrespectful when asking your question / reporting a bug. While you are allowed your own opinion on things, remember that the software you are talking about was made by volunteers and provided to you for free. You didn't pay for it, so you are asking for a favour. By asking your question in a polite, respectful way, you are increasing your chances that somebody will reply to you.   * Consider if you've been been disrespectful when asking your question / reporting a bug. While you are allowed your own opinion on things, remember that the software you are talking about was made by volunteers and provided to you for free. You didn't pay for it, so you are asking for a favour. By asking your question in a polite, respectful way, you are increasing your chances that somebody will reply to you.
   * The developers / volunteers in question simply may not want to reply to you. Perhaps they are having a bad day, or they think your report doesn't necessarily warrant a reply. Don't take it personally if you don't get a response. Try asking again after a good amount of time, as your question / report may not have been seen, taking caution not to come across as nagging. Taking time out of your day to report a bug is always greatly appreciated, and it may have been seen by a developer, just not replied to.   * The developers / volunteers in question simply may not want to reply to you. Perhaps they are having a bad day, or they think your report doesn't necessarily warrant a reply. Don't take it personally if you don't get a response. Try asking again after a good amount of time, as your question / report may not have been seen, taking caution not to come across as nagging. Taking time out of your day to report a bug is always greatly appreciated, and it may have been seen by a developer, just not replied to.