How to Install and Uninstall lxqt Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 14,2024

1. Install "lxqt" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install lxqt on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "lxqt" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall lxqt on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the lxqt package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: lxqt
Priority: optional
Section: universe/metapackages
Installed-Size: 9
Maintainer: Ubuntu Developers
Original-Maintainer: LXQt Packaging Team
Architecture: all
Source: lxqt-metapackages
Version: 4
Depends: lximage-qt, lxqt-core (= 4), lxqt-about, lxqt-admin, lxqt-config, lxqt-globalkeys, lxqt-notificationd, lxqt-openssh-askpass, lxqt-policykit, lxqt-powermanagement, lxqt-qtplugin, lxqt-runner, lxqt-sudo, qterminal, xarchiver
Recommends: cmst, compton, compton-conf, obconf-qt, pavucontrol, screengrab, smplayer, smtube, qlipper, qpdfview, qps, gucharmap, qupzilla | x-www-browser, sddm | lightdm | x-display-manager, audacious | clementine | qmmp
Suggests: calibre, juffed, nomacs, qtpass, quassel | quassel-client, trojita | claws-mail, vokoscreen, zim
Filename: pool/universe/l/lxqt-metapackages/lxqt_4_all.deb
Size: 2104
MD5sum: 1b7dcc4f8f90bb79abff907a4fbb1bb6
SHA1: 0838246b542806d01596fd19227498959b7ea014
SHA256: 5c2ee5e187218977ccf1667cf64a9e60a78b6229ebf3b8bb8fa293976890a1ea
Description-en: Metapackage for LXQt
LXQt is an advanced, easy-to-use, and fast desktop environment based on Qt
technologies. It has been tailored for users who value simplicity, speed, and
an intuitive interface. Unlike most desktop environments, LXQt also works
fine with less powerful machines.
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This package is a metapackage meant to provide the core components
of LXQt plus some recommended components. These include lxqt-core,
lxqt-appearance, lxqt-input, qterminal, lxqt-config and xarchiver.
Description-md5: b64367f3f985e7218a1a4b3a8d659adc
Homepage: http://www.lxqt.org/
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu