Linux desktop

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To enable users to run their own Linux software that has graphical output, we have created a Linux desktop.

The desktop is a Xfce Desktop Environment. Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly.

Starting a desktop

To start a desktop, go to http://apps.anunna.wur.nl/, and select the desktop tile:

Default form

This will then start up a form:

If you click "Launch", a desktop job will be started with a maximum duration that you entered.

Extended form

You can also select the "Show advanced job options", and then the following form will appear:


Adapt to what you need, click "Launch", and a desktop job will be started with the options that you entered.

Getting started on the desktop

Running already installed software (using modules)

Installing your own software

Starting from scratch.