I just install ubuntu 16.04 I cant change enviroment

Operating Systems & Open Source Linux
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i installed LXDE just from sudo apt-get install lxde and when I log out there is no icon to change enviroment

2

Does Ubuntu have the option hudden under either a canonical circle, or a white stick figure on the login box?

3

You might need to install/enable a different LOGIN screen? I know some of the basic Gnome ones no longer sport the option to change window environments.

4

I thought Ubuntu had flavours like lubuntu (lxde), kubuntu (kde) etc would it not be easier to install the latest lubuntu release since it has all of the dependencies etc ?

5

From "main" ubuntu you need to install meta-packages that add all the secret sauce to get the different DEs

i.e:

sudo apt-get install lubuntu-desktop
will install LXDE, session manager, WM, etc.

Gnome-shell: ubuntu-gnome-desktop
KDE: kubuntu-desktop
LXDE: lubuntu-desktop
XFCE: xubuntu-desktop

6

What @Willdrick will help.

Also, to change DEs you have to log out and there's a gear to change DEs
Here's is a quick how to guide