How to install a GUI in Amazon Linux 2023 ?

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Amazon Linux 2 supports MATE, or at least makes it possible to install it.

Is there a repo Amazon Linux 2023 can connect to for adding extras ?

I KNOW about how to do it on Amazon Linux 2.

This question is about Amazon Linux 2023.

Bellow is the same kind of question as here.

https://repost.aws/questions/QUKfQ6r55MTCuaIVfOgFFUHQ/how-to-install-a-gui-in-amazon-linux-2022

asked 2 years ago9.5K views
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Installation of the Desktop on AL2023 works as described here. The desktop is in core, no need for any extra repositories. You can then access the desktop via VNC or DCV. The feature is new and was just released yesterday.

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answered a month ago
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It's a very interesting question you have and I apologize if this doesn't correctly answer it upfront. I checked the support documentation for AL2023 and it doesn't appear to support GUI.

Amazon Linux 2023 is cloud-centered and optimized for Amazon EC2 usage and currently does not include a graphical or desktop environment.

I found a reference to MATE in the AL2023 version comparison and the release notes though which is interesting.

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/linux/al2023/ug/compare-with-al2.html#graphical-desktop-support https://docs.aws.amazon.com/linux/al2023/release-notes/version-compare.html https://github.com/amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023/blob/main/Release-Notes-Amazon-Linux-2023.0.2023.0315.0.md https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-linux-2023-a-cloud-optimized-linux-distribution-with-long-term-support/

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answered 2 years ago

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