The graphical user interface (GUI) is an alternative for accessing a Linux system via a simple user interface instead of a terminal. You will only need the GUI if you access the RevPi via desktop mode and are not familiar with Linux command lines. GUI mode requires more RAM and processing power. The GUI is also known as the X Window System service startx.

Note

  • With Cockpit, you can perform most configurations without a terminal or the GUI.

  • startx cannot be opened via the integrated terminal of Cockpit.

▷ Set up desktop mode.

❯ You are now loggen in via a terminal.

▷ Start the GUI with:

startx

To boot directly into the GUI, enable the service:

▷ Enable Boot to GUI with:

sudo revpi-config enable gui

▷ Reboot the RevPi with:

sudo reboot

Or

▷ Activate Boot to GUI via Cockpit.

▷ Reboot RevPi.

A RevPi Lite Image comes without the Linux GUI, but can be installed with:

sudo apt-get install revpi-ui