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Old 02-27-2020, 04:54 AM   #1
destinyy
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How can i install a desktop to centos 7?


I'm trying to install a desktop on my centos 7 VPS

i always used
yum groupinstall "Desktop" "X Window System" "General Purpose Desktop" -y
on centos 6

But when i switched to centos 7 i just can't install a desktop it's always gray screen
 
Old 02-27-2020, 07:01 AM   #2
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My suggestion: Use a search engine. It's quicker than Linuxquestions.

For example, https://www.itzgeek.com/how-tos/linu...-7-rhel-7.html.
 
Old 02-27-2020, 04:38 PM   #3
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@destinyy

The command 'yum grouplist' will show available
Code:
$ yum grouplist
.
Available Environment Groups:
.
   Cinnamon Desktop
.
   Server with GUI
   GNOME Desktop
   KDE Plasma Workspaces
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