Add a GNOME GUI to Rocky Linux 8

This tutorial guides you through the process of installing the GNOME graphical user interface (GUI) on Rocky Linux 8. GNOME provides a user-friendly desktop environment with a variety of features and applications.

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#### Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: - Access to a terminal on your Rocky Linux 8 system - Administrative privileges (sudo or root access) #### Step 1: Install GNOME Desktop Environment Install the GNOME desktop environment using the package manager: ```bash sudo dnf groupinstall "Server with GUI" ``` #### Step 2: Set GNOME as the Default Desktop Enable GNOME as the default desktop environment for your system: ```bash sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target ``` #### Step 3: Reboot the System Reboot your Rocky Linux 8 system to apply the changes: ```bash sudo reboot ``` #### Step 4: Log in to GNOME After rebooting, you will be presented with the GNOME login screen. Log in using your system credentials. #### Step 5: Configure GNOME (Optional) Customize GNOME settings and install additional GNOME extensions or applications based on your preferences. #### Conclusion You have successfully added the GNOME GUI to Rocky Linux 8. Enjoy using the graphical desktop environment for your daily tasks. **Additional Resources:** - **GNOME Documentation:** [https://help.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/](https://help.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/) - **Rocky Linux Documentation:** [https://docs.rockylinux.org/](https://docs.rockylinux.org/)

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