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Let us replace the console terminal by a nice graphical terminal.
Install a desktop environment:
For example, install KDE (minimal):
sudo pacman -S plasma-desktop
In the installation dialog, select options 2) and 1):
resolving dependencies...
:: There are 2 providers available for jack:
:: Repository extra
1) jack2 2) pipewire-jack
Enter a number (default=1): 2
:: There are 2 providers available for qt6-multimedia-backend:
:: Repository extra
1) qt6-multimedia-ffmpeg 2) qt6-multimedia-gstreamer
Enter a number (default=1): 1
Install discover for managing applications and plasma addons:
sudo pacman -S discover
(With NetworkManager only) Install the plasma applet for managing network connections:
sudo pacman -S plasma-nm
Install the plasma applet for audio volume management using pulseaudio:
sudo pacman -S plasma-pa
Install kscreen for monitor support:
sudo pacman -S kscreen
Enter the number 30 to select the english language (or choose another language):
Enter a number (default=1): 30
Install KDE screenshot capture utility:
sudo pacman -S spectacle
Install a graphical terminal:
sudo pacman -S konsole
Install a file manager:
sudo pacman -S dolphin
Install thumbnails generator:
sudo pacman -S kdegraphics-thumbnailers
Install a text editor:
sudo pacman -S kate
Install a PDF viewer:
sudo pacman -S okular
Install an image viewer:
sudo pacman -S gwenview
Install a display manager:
sudo pacman -S plasma-login-manager
Enable
sudo systemctl enable plasmalogin.service
Reboot the system. A graphical login screen will appear. Enter your username and password. Hit the super key and type konsole. Now you have a nice graphical terminal.
Next: Install firefox