I would like to try it out, trying to build it (again!), but do not expect success. Can I install it from unstable on its own?
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How can I install Gnome Shell?
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How can I install Gnome Shell?
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Re: How can I install Gnome Shell?
You need to enable an experimental repo. They're a good way to break your system, but if you really want to risk it, add this to /etc/apt/sources.list:
Then enter the following command in terminal:
Good luck!
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deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian experimental main
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sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install -t experimental -r gnome3-session
Re: How can I install Gnome Shell?
When I tried to install Gnome3 and Gnome-shell the first time, on my current system, it broke. However, It didn't break when I tried the install on a fresh, non updated install (straight install from the live DVD, no updates or upgrades). But I found Gnome-Shell lacked too many customization options for the moment, and I don't have enough to find out how to customize the desktop to my needs. Also, Gnome-Shell refused to start and fell-back onto the compatibility mode, probably because I didn't have support for 3D acceleration for my Nvidia graphics card (I used the Nouveau driver).
I you dare to try again, I would suggest to try from a brand new install without updating, verify you have 3D acceleration enabled in your graphics cards driver, and then install the Gnome3/shell stuff.
I you dare to try again, I would suggest to try from a brand new install without updating, verify you have 3D acceleration enabled in your graphics cards driver, and then install the Gnome3/shell stuff.
Re: How can I install Gnome Shell?
It's working very well but you need an unstable/experimental system. See: http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=65263