DIY 64 bit Mint 12 Lisa LXDE
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:20 pm
There have been numerous requests for Mint 12 LXDE 64 bit. While the team has decided not to make a 64 bit version, there is a DIY workaround.
This 64 bit LXDE will not be as lightweight as the 32 bit version developed by Clem and the team, but chances are if you want a 64 bit version, you’re not exactly running a low resource machine to begin with.
Step 1: Install 64 bit main version of Linux Mint 12- I know I know, It’s gnome 3, It’s only temporary. It’s best to have it set for password on each log-in right now. Make sure you are configured and fully up to date before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Install aftermarket LXDE- Open a terminal and type the following command:
Provide your password when prompted and let the magic happen!
Step 3: Reboot- When you get to the log-in screen, click the gear in the upper right hand side of the password box. When the drop list appears lick on “LXDE” and log-in normally.
Voila! Welcome to Linux Mint 12 LXDE 64 bit! You will have all the goodies of the 64 bit main version on the LXDE desktop. If you have a question on doing this or tweaking the DE just send your question in a reply to this post.
Hope someone else finds this useful,
M5
This 64 bit LXDE will not be as lightweight as the 32 bit version developed by Clem and the team, but chances are if you want a 64 bit version, you’re not exactly running a low resource machine to begin with.
Step 1: Install 64 bit main version of Linux Mint 12- I know I know, It’s gnome 3, It’s only temporary. It’s best to have it set for password on each log-in right now. Make sure you are configured and fully up to date before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Install aftermarket LXDE- Open a terminal and type the following command:
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sudo apt-get install lxde
Provide your password when prompted and let the magic happen!
Step 3: Reboot- When you get to the log-in screen, click the gear in the upper right hand side of the password box. When the drop list appears lick on “LXDE” and log-in normally.
Voila! Welcome to Linux Mint 12 LXDE 64 bit! You will have all the goodies of the 64 bit main version on the LXDE desktop. If you have a question on doing this or tweaking the DE just send your question in a reply to this post.
Hope someone else finds this useful,
M5