Is there a way to make Lubuntu 18.10 look like Lubuntu 18.04?
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Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
Especially when Lubuntu 18.10 is also using PCmanFM (qt version) I don't understand why PCmanFM does not simply look as clean as it did in 18.04.
Is there a way to use settings, e.g. openbox configuration manager or others, to make the new Lubuntu look like the last one(s)?
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Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
Especially when Lubuntu 18.10 is also using PCmanFM (qt version) I don't understand why PCmanFM does not simply look as clean as it did in 18.04.
Is there a way to use settings, e.g. openbox configuration manager or others, to make the new Lubuntu look like the last one(s)?
lubuntu lxde pcmanfm lxqt 18.10
asked 5 hours ago
Ben
603619
You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago
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Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
Especially when Lubuntu 18.10 is also using PCmanFM (qt version) I don't understand why PCmanFM does not simply look as clean as it did in 18.04.
Is there a way to use settings, e.g. openbox configuration manager or others, to make the new Lubuntu look like the last one(s)?
lubuntu lxde pcmanfm lxqt 18.10
asked 5 hours ago
Ben
603619
Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
Especially when Lubuntu 18.10 is also using PCmanFM (qt version) I don't understand why PCmanFM does not simply look as clean as it did in 18.04.
Is there a way to use settings, e.g. openbox configuration manager or others, to make the new Lubuntu look like the last one(s)?
lubuntu lxde pcmanfm lxqt 18.10
lubuntu lxde pcmanfm lxqt 18.10
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You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago
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You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago
You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago
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Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
It's because it was a complete rewrite of the desktop. It wasn't just a single underlying technology change; the whole release should be considered a new feature.
The Lubuntu theme, Box, was starting to bitrot. There's no way currently to get that theme back, because not only would it require reworking for LXQt, it needs maintenance.
Sorry; if you enjoyed the old Lubuntu, it's still supported for the next 2.5 years.
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
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@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through yourdpkg/aptlogs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?
– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
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You can log into the new LXQt desktop and install LXDE.
In a terminal, type
sudo apt install lxde
It will install lxde and many other packages.
After it finishes, log out. Choose LXDE from the drop down menu in the upper left, and log in again.
It should look more familiar.
Tested in a virtual machine on 10/19/18.
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
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The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
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2 Answers
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Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
It's because it was a complete rewrite of the desktop. It wasn't just a single underlying technology change; the whole release should be considered a new feature.
The Lubuntu theme, Box, was starting to bitrot. There's no way currently to get that theme back, because not only would it require reworking for LXQt, it needs maintenance.
Sorry; if you enjoyed the old Lubuntu, it's still supported for the next 2.5 years.
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
2
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through yourdpkg/aptlogs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?
– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
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accepted
Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
It's because it was a complete rewrite of the desktop. It wasn't just a single underlying technology change; the whole release should be considered a new feature.
The Lubuntu theme, Box, was starting to bitrot. There's no way currently to get that theme back, because not only would it require reworking for LXQt, it needs maintenance.
Sorry; if you enjoyed the old Lubuntu, it's still supported for the next 2.5 years.
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
2
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through yourdpkg/aptlogs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?
– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
It's because it was a complete rewrite of the desktop. It wasn't just a single underlying technology change; the whole release should be considered a new feature.
The Lubuntu theme, Box, was starting to bitrot. There's no way currently to get that theme back, because not only would it require reworking for LXQt, it needs maintenance.
Sorry; if you enjoyed the old Lubuntu, it's still supported for the next 2.5 years.
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
Since Lubuntu changes its desktop from LXDE to LXQt there have been changes in icons of the panel and PCmanFM, the file manager. I am not an experienced user but I am wondering why a change in technology also has to come with changes in the look and feel of the desktop environment.
It's because it was a complete rewrite of the desktop. It wasn't just a single underlying technology change; the whole release should be considered a new feature.
The Lubuntu theme, Box, was starting to bitrot. There's no way currently to get that theme back, because not only would it require reworking for LXQt, it needs maintenance.
Sorry; if you enjoyed the old Lubuntu, it's still supported for the next 2.5 years.
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
answered 5 hours ago
Simon Quigley
259218
259218
2
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through yourdpkg/aptlogs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?
– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
add a comment |Â
2
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through yourdpkg/aptlogs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?
– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
2
2
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
@Terrance LTS for 5 years is only for core Ubuntu, other flavors are 3 years if I remember my data right.
– Thomas Ward♦
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
Yes, but since I already upgraded there is no way to go back.
– Ben
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben that's why folks are encouraged to read the Release Notes.
– user535733
5 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through your
dpkg/apt logs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?– wxl
4 hours ago
@Ben you could probably go through your
dpkg/apt logs and unroll all the changes. Also, you had backups, right?– wxl
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
Even with my knowledge now, the official Lubuntu page does not make clear that the look and feel will change that much. I am a normal end-user without a daily look at anything. I just upgrade when a new version comes and I liked Lubuntu the way it was.
– Ben
4 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
You can log into the new LXQt desktop and install LXDE.
In a terminal, type
sudo apt install lxde
It will install lxde and many other packages.
After it finishes, log out. Choose LXDE from the drop down menu in the upper left, and log in again.
It should look more familiar.
Tested in a virtual machine on 10/19/18.
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
10.2k63255
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
You can log into the new LXQt desktop and install LXDE.
In a terminal, type
sudo apt install lxde
It will install lxde and many other packages.
After it finishes, log out. Choose LXDE from the drop down menu in the upper left, and log in again.
It should look more familiar.
Tested in a virtual machine on 10/19/18.
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
10.2k63255
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
You can log into the new LXQt desktop and install LXDE.
In a terminal, type
sudo apt install lxde
It will install lxde and many other packages.
After it finishes, log out. Choose LXDE from the drop down menu in the upper left, and log in again.
It should look more familiar.
Tested in a virtual machine on 10/19/18.
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
10.2k63255
You can log into the new LXQt desktop and install LXDE.
In a terminal, type
sudo apt install lxde
It will install lxde and many other packages.
After it finishes, log out. Choose LXDE from the drop down menu in the upper left, and log in again.
It should look more familiar.
Tested in a virtual machine on 10/19/18.
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
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edited 37 mins ago
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
10.2k63255
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
10.2k63255
answered 44 mins ago
Organic Marble
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10.2k63255
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
add a comment |Â
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The question is about making an install look like Lubuntu 18.04. Your answer is just simply how to install LXDE, which is simple enough in and of itself but it doesn't answer the question asked.
– Simon Quigley
30 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
The answer is not so bad. I am wondering why this kind of LXDE works but LXDE in the Lubuntu-way wont work (or gets released). But I am pretty sure that I will re-install Lubuntu 16.04 anyway.
– Ben
21 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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You have the concept inverted. The "look and feel" come from those basic LXDE/LQXT technologies. You are essentially asking why oranges and limes don't taste the same, and can this orange please be tweaked back into a lime.
– user535733
5 hours ago
I don't understand this. When I open up the start menu in Lubuntu 16.04 all the icons have the same color. How can this not be implemented easily in LQXt?
– Ben
1 hour ago