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Title: Installing Graphical User Interface (GUI) in Parrot OS: A User-Friendly Guide

Title: Enabling GUI in Parrot OS: A Step-by-Step Guide


INT. COMPUTER SCREEN - DAY


A user sits in front of a computer running Parrot OS, a popular Linux distribution for security and privacy.


USER
(looking determined)
I want to enable the GUI in Parrot OS.


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EXT. TERMINAL WINDOW - DAY


The user opens the terminal and starts typing commands.


USER
(focused)
First, let's make sure we have the latest updates.


sudo apt update


The user enters the command and waits for the update to complete.


USER
(nods)
Now that the package lists are up to date, let's upgrade the existing packages:


sudo apt upgrade


The user confirms the upgrade and waits patiently for the process to finish.


USER
(smiling)
Great! With the system updated, it's time to install the GUI package. Parrot OS uses the MATE desktop environment, so we'll install that.


USER enters the following command:


sudo apt install parrot-mate


The user presses Enter and allows the installation to proceed.


USER
(excited)
The installation is complete! Now, let's configure the display manager to start the GUI automatically.


USER enters the command:


sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm


A configuration window appears on the screen.


USER
(confident)
In the configuration window, I'll select the "lightdm" option and press Enter.


The user uses the arrow keys to select "lightdm" and confirms the selection.


USER
(satisfied)
We have set the display manager. Now, let's make sure it starts at boot.


USER enters the command:


sudo systemctl enable lightdm


USER
(explaining)
This command enables the lightdm service, so it starts automatically when we boot the system.


The user waits for the command to complete.


USER
(excited)
Now, it's time to reboot the system and see the GUI in action!


USER enters the command:


sudo reboot


The screen goes black momentarily.


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EXT. COMPUTER SCREEN - DAY


The user's computer starts up, and the Parrot OS login screen appears.


USER
(grinning)
Look at that!


The user enters their username and password and clicks the "Login" button.


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INT. PARROT OS DESKTOP - DAY


The Parrot OS desktop loads, revealing the MATE desktop environment.


USER
(amazed)
Wow, the GUI looks great! Now I can navigate through Parrot OS using the graphical interface.


The user explores the desktop, opening various applications and settings.


USER
(content)
Enabling the GUI in Parrot OS has made my experience much more user-friendly. I can easily manage files, customize settings, and access my favorite applications.


FADE OUT.


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Note: Enabling the GUI in Parrot OS using the MATE desktop environment is just one option. Parrot OS also supports other desktop environments like KDE, Xfce, and LXQt.