Virtualize Ubuntu Desktop on Apple Silicon
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Download and install Ubuntu Server Arm iso file.
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Follow the installer and login to the Ubuntu Server virtual machine.
- Remove unnecessary Ubuntu Server packages and download Ubuntu desktop:
sudo apt purge --autoremove ubuntu-server -y && sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends ubuntu-desktop -y && sudo reboot
- Once rebooted, fix dark mode:
sudo apt purge ubuntu-session yaru-theme-gnome-shell yaru-theme-gtk yaru-theme-icon yaru-theme-sound && sudo apt install ubuntu-session yaru-theme-gnome-shell yaru-theme-gtk yaru-theme-icon yaru-theme-sound
- Enjoy a bloatware-free and lightweight Ubuntu ARM desktop