How to do it...

1. We start by using the following command to install LXDE:

apt-get install lxde-core lxde

1. Type Y when it asks for confirmation on additional space requirements.
2. When the installation is complete, open a Terminal window and type the following command:

update-alternatives --config x-session-manager

The following screenshot shows the output of the preceding command:

1. Choose the startlxde option session (in our case, 4) and press Enter.
2. Log out and log in again, and we will see the LXDE environment:

Now let's have a look at the configuration of E17 environment.