Just one question: how does one get Gnome installed and running on RPiOS? The default desktop is wayland with labwc. The supported alternatives are wayland with wayfire and X11 with lxde.
I successfully installed GNOME on Raspberry Pi OS Lite by following the guide:
GUIDE: Install GNOME Ubuntu-like on Raspberry Pi OS Lite ↗
This method utilizes Debian packages, ensuring compatibility and stability. The installation process is straightforward, requiring only four copy-paste commands via SSH. Once completed, you'll have a full GNOME desktop environment running on Raspberry Pi OS.
While GNOME isn't the default desktop environment for Raspberry Pi OS, its inclusion in the Debian repositories makes it an
In my experience, this setup works seamlessly with applications like Sunshine, Moonlight, Visual Studio Code, Signal ↗ , and more... All system notifications and application pop-ups function as expected within the GNOME environment.
If you're interested in trying GNOME on your Raspberry Pi, I highly recommend following the above guide. It's a quick and efficient way to enhance your Raspberry Pi OS experience.
Statistics: Posted by Wobbo — Mon May 19, 2025 7:55 pm