Linux: The Ultimate Guide

Components
Descriptions
Notes
LXInput
Mouse and 
keyboard 
configuration 
tool
It is a small program used to configure keyboard 
and mouse for LXDE. It requires intltool 0.40.0 
and GTK+ 2.12 or newer
PCMan File 
Manager
File manager 
and Desktop 
metaphor 
provider
PCMan File Manager is a manager application 
developed by Hong Jen Yee of Taiwan, intended to 
replace GNOME, Dolphin, and Thunar files. 
PCManFM is a standard file manager in LXDE, 
also developed by the same author, in 
collaboration with other engineers. Since 2010, 
PCManFM has completely rewritten it from the 
beginning; building, setup, and configuration 
instructions have changed in the process
LXLauncher 
Easy-mode 
application 
launcher
LXLauncher is an optional launcher for program 
enhancements on 7 “-10.2” screens LXLauncher 
enables the LXDE desktop to be a theme-oriented 
theme for collecting specific app applications in a 
single view under tabs
LXPanel
Desktop panel
LXPanel is a standard LXDE panel. The desktop 
panel can generate a menu of automatically 
installed applications from *. desktop files. It can 
be configured from the GUI preferences dialog, so 
editing configuration files is unnecessary. The 
section provides a “Run” box with auto-complete
LXSession
X session 
manager
LXSession is a standard session manager used by 
LXDE. LXSession automatically starts a set of 
applications and sets up an active desktop. 
Additionally, it does not work on a desktop and 
can be used by any window manager
LXAppearance
GTK theme 
switcher
LXAppearance is the standard theme switcher of 
LXDE. Users are able to change the theme, icons, 
and fonts used by applications easily. Starting at 
version 0.6. 1, it also allows to enable the 
accessibility features
GPicView 
Image viewer
lxde .or g. GPicView is a standard LXDE image 
viewer. GPicView incorporates instant lightning 
launching and precise interface
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LXDE Desktop Environment 
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