[Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc #47

brenthuisman · 2021-12-01T10:59:54Z

What package is missing from Amazon Linux 2022? Please describe and include package name.

@kde-desktop
@gnome-desktop

Is this an update to existing package or new package request?

New request.

Is this package available in Amazon Linux 2?

No.

Number of users impacted

Unknown.

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elsaco · 2021-12-02T19:20:31Z

@brenthuisman this is from release notes:

The following features will be introduced to Amazon Linux 2022 before it is released for general availability.

Graphical environment (such as MATE or GNOME)

We'll get GUI, eventually!

nmeyerhans · 2023-03-17T17:16:33Z

Although the earlier tech preview release notes indicated that we'd have a GUI with GA, that's obviously not the case as we've gone to GA with no GUI. It is still planned, and will be released as part of the standard quarterly point release process, but we don't have an ETA at this time.

stewartsmith · 2023-06-22T21:23:04Z

Closing #324 in favor of de-duplicating with this issue. That ask included xrdp and tigervnc

### Description of changes Used new utility `os-resources.py` introduced as part of aws#2328 to create new resources for alinux2023, starting from redhat8 resources. Relevant changes to the code: * os_type --> Replaced rhel with alinux * Tried to fix CloudWatch agent setup by changing `platform_url_component` to point to the same of rhel (not sure if it's correct) * Copied network setup templates from redhat folders * Added alinux2023 to pcluster_dcv_connect.sh script Removed redhat_on_docker condition from: * stunnel * system_authentication * efa TODO: * efa -> check efa_supported? condition and log messages * lustre -> check version condition and log messages * install_packages --> Removed postgresql packages * Enable repository needed by hwloc-devel blas-devel libedit-devel and glibc-static packages ### Tests * Added Alinux2023 to ec2 kitchen configuration files. Copied from rhel8 with minor changes: * AMI name prefix took from EC2 Amazon Linux official AMI * I called the suite `alinux-2023`, with an "-" in the name to avoid having alinux2 as prefix of alinux-2023 and be able to distinguish them on Inspec runs. * Created new `pre_converge` hook to install libxcrypt-compat package, required to install Chef, leveraging the work done with aws#2342 * I had to pass a custom `provisioner/download_url` for cinc because package for AL2023 is not available in the default path. * The validated resources are: * nvidia_driver * arm_Pl * c_states * stunnel * build_tools * chrony * modules * munge * dns_domain (install only) * jwt_dependencies * nfs (install only) * raid (install only) * system_authentication (install only) * efs (install only) TODO: * Add Alinux2023 to GitHub actions * Add new os to kitchen.docker.yml config file (search for `kernel_release` version from an EC2 instance) * Fix Inspec and ChefSpec tests conditions ### References * https://hub.docker.com/_/amazonlinux * https://github.com/test-kitchen/kitchen-ec2/tree/main/lib/kitchen/driver/aws/standard_platform Known issues/FE: * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#47 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#146 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#168 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#309 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#316 Signed-off-by: Enrico Usai <usai@amazon.com>

yuta-hidaka · 2023-09-14T14:39:16Z

up

brunoargolo · 2024-02-05T15:56:38Z

Hi All, did anyone find any workaround to manually install a GUI and VNC?
If anyone if wondering why you need GUI, here is my reason: We use AL2 today all accross our AWS projects, build, servers and yes workstations. While vscode ssh plugin works for most actual dev, for QA automation is where it gets tricky. You cant run headed playwright tests and it makes debugging tests hard.

stewartsmith · 2024-02-05T16:26:15Z

Hi All, did anyone find any workaround to manually install a GUI and VNC?

FYI all the dependencies for TigerVNC, xterm, and fvwm are there. You could probably build these in COPR easily enough.

But the question I'd love to have your input on is what type of GUI environment do you need? Would the above satisfy your needs? Would any other graphical applications be satisfied by using flatpak? Or do you need a more full GNOME/KDE/XFCE environment?

brunoargolo · 2024-02-05T18:01:09Z

Hi @stewartsmith, thanks for your reply. Really any solution that will allow me to run chrome would work. If you have any suggestions on what to try I'd be happy to. Honestly I went with the above on AL2 because it was the most documented with tutorials on how to do it.

iodeslykos · 2024-02-15T18:07:15Z

The need is still real and every day we're reminded that the AL2 EOL is getting closer. We need viable options.

   ,     #_
   ~\_  ####_        Amazon Linux 2
  ~~  \_#####\
  ~~     \###|       AL2 End of Life is 2025-06-30.
  ~~       \#/ ___
   ~~       V~' '->
    ~~~         /    A newer version of Amazon Linux is available!
      ~~._.   _/
         _/ _/       Amazon Linux 2023, GA and supported until 2028-03-15.
       _/m/'           https://aws.amazon.com/linux/amazon-linux-2023/

simtheverse · 2024-02-26T22:56:07Z

I use NICE DCV server and to migrate to AL2023 I need NICE DCV support on there. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/dcv/latest/adminguide/setting-up-installing-linux-server.html

iodeslykos · 2024-03-18T17:22:37Z

@stewartsmith MATE, GNOME, KDE, XFCE -- anything. Or, at least some indication that there will actually be something. It's been over two years with no mention, nothing added to the roadmap, nothing.

### Description of changes Used new utility `os-resources.py` introduced as part of aws#2328 to create new resources for alinux2023, starting from redhat8 resources. Relevant changes to the code: * os_type --> Replaced rhel with alinux * Tried to fix CloudWatch agent setup by changing `platform_url_component` to point to the same of rhel (not sure if it's correct) * Copied network setup templates from redhat folders * Added alinux2023 to pcluster_dcv_connect.sh script Removed redhat_on_docker condition from: * stunnel * system_authentication * efa TODO: * efa -> check efa_supported? condition and log messages * lustre -> check version condition and log messages * install_packages --> Removed postgresql packages * Enable repository needed by hwloc-devel blas-devel libedit-devel and glibc-static packages ### Tests * Added Alinux2023 to ec2 kitchen configuration files. Copied from rhel8 with minor changes: * AMI name prefix took from EC2 Amazon Linux official AMI * I called the suite `alinux-2023`, with an "-" in the name to avoid having alinux2 as prefix of alinux-2023 and be able to distinguish them on Inspec runs. * Created new `pre_converge` hook to install libxcrypt-compat package, required to install Chef, leveraging the work done with aws#2342 * I had to pass a custom `provisioner/download_url` for cinc because package for AL2023 is not available in the default path. * The validated resources are: * nvidia_driver * arm_Pl * c_states * stunnel * build_tools * chrony * modules * munge * dns_domain (install only) * jwt_dependencies * nfs (install only) * raid (install only) * system_authentication (install only) * efs (install only) TODO: * Add Alinux2023 to GitHub actions * Add new os to kitchen.docker.yml config file (search for `kernel_release` version from an EC2 instance) * Fix Inspec and ChefSpec tests conditions ### References * https://hub.docker.com/_/amazonlinux * https://github.com/test-kitchen/kitchen-ec2/tree/main/lib/kitchen/driver/aws/standard_platform Known issues/FE: * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#47 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#146 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#168 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#309 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#316 Signed-off-by: Enrico Usai <usai@amazon.com>

### Description of changes Used new utility `os-resources.py` introduced as part of aws#2328 to create new resources for alinux2023, starting from redhat8 resources. Relevant changes to the code: * os_type --> Replaced rhel with alinux * Tried to fix CloudWatch agent setup by changing `platform_url_component` to point to the same of rhel (not sure if it's correct) * Copied network setup templates from redhat folders * Added alinux2023 to pcluster_dcv_connect.sh script Removed redhat_on_docker condition from: * stunnel * system_authentication * efa TODO: * efa -> check efa_supported? condition and log messages * lustre -> check version condition and log messages * install_packages --> Removed postgresql packages * Enable repository needed by hwloc-devel blas-devel libedit-devel and glibc-static packages ### Tests * Added Alinux2023 to ec2 kitchen configuration files. Copied from rhel8 with minor changes: * AMI name prefix took from EC2 Amazon Linux official AMI * I called the suite `alinux-2023`, with an "-" in the name to avoid having alinux2 as prefix of alinux-2023 and be able to distinguish them on Inspec runs. * Created new `pre_converge` hook to install libxcrypt-compat package, required to install Chef, leveraging the work done with aws#2342 * I had to pass a custom `provisioner/download_url` for cinc because package for AL2023 is not available in the default path. * The validated resources are: * nvidia_driver * arm_Pl * c_states * stunnel * build_tools * chrony * modules * munge * dns_domain (install only) * jwt_dependencies * nfs (install only) * raid (install only) * system_authentication (install only) * efs (install only) TODO: * Add Alinux2023 to GitHub actions * Add new os to kitchen.docker.yml config file (search for `kernel_release` version from an EC2 instance) * Fix Inspec and ChefSpec tests conditions ### References * https://hub.docker.com/_/amazonlinux * https://github.com/test-kitchen/kitchen-ec2/tree/main/lib/kitchen/driver/aws/standard_platform Known issues/FE: * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#47 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#146 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#168 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#309 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#316 Signed-off-by: Enrico Usai <usai@amazon.com> [AL2023] Use systemd-resolved instead of dhclient on Alinux 2023 Signed-off-by: Hanwen <hanwenli@amazon.com>

### Description of changes Used new utility `os-resources.py` introduced as part of #2328 to create new resources for alinux2023, starting from redhat8 resources. Relevant changes to the code: * os_type --> Replaced rhel with alinux * Tried to fix CloudWatch agent setup by changing `platform_url_component` to point to the same of rhel (not sure if it's correct) * Copied network setup templates from redhat folders * Added alinux2023 to pcluster_dcv_connect.sh script Removed redhat_on_docker condition from: * stunnel * system_authentication * efa TODO: * efa -> check efa_supported? condition and log messages * lustre -> check version condition and log messages * install_packages --> Removed postgresql packages * Enable repository needed by hwloc-devel blas-devel libedit-devel and glibc-static packages ### Tests * Added Alinux2023 to ec2 kitchen configuration files. Copied from rhel8 with minor changes: * AMI name prefix took from EC2 Amazon Linux official AMI * I called the suite `alinux-2023`, with an "-" in the name to avoid having alinux2 as prefix of alinux-2023 and be able to distinguish them on Inspec runs. * Created new `pre_converge` hook to install libxcrypt-compat package, required to install Chef, leveraging the work done with #2342 * I had to pass a custom `provisioner/download_url` for cinc because package for AL2023 is not available in the default path. * The validated resources are: * nvidia_driver * arm_Pl * c_states * stunnel * build_tools * chrony * modules * munge * dns_domain (install only) * jwt_dependencies * nfs (install only) * raid (install only) * system_authentication (install only) * efs (install only) TODO: * Add Alinux2023 to GitHub actions * Add new os to kitchen.docker.yml config file (search for `kernel_release` version from an EC2 instance) * Fix Inspec and ChefSpec tests conditions ### References * https://hub.docker.com/_/amazonlinux * https://github.com/test-kitchen/kitchen-ec2/tree/main/lib/kitchen/driver/aws/standard_platform Known issues/FE: * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#47 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#146 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#168 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#309 * amazonlinux/amazon-linux-2023#316 Signed-off-by: Enrico Usai <usai@amazon.com> [AL2023] Use systemd-resolved instead of dhclient on Alinux 2023 Signed-off-by: Hanwen <hanwenli@amazon.com>

Kemotaha added the packages Package request label Aug 31, 2022

stewartsmith added the enhancement New feature or request label May 5, 2023

stewartsmith changed the title ~~[Package Request] - Desktop options (KDE/Gnome)~~ [Package Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) Jun 22, 2023

stewartsmith changed the title ~~[Package Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4)~~ [Package Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc Jun 22, 2023

stewartsmith mentioned this issue Jun 22, 2023

[Package Request] - Packages for virtual GUI (xfce4, xfce4-goodies, xrdp, tigervnc-server) #324

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[Feature Request] - GUI For Amazon Linux 2023 #381

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stewartsmith changed the title ~~[Package Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc~~ [Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc Jun 22, 2023

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[POC] Add support for Amazon Linux 2023 aws/aws-parallelcluster-cookbook#2343

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[Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc #47

[Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc #47

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[Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc #47

[Feature Request] - Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) options (e.g. KDE/Gnome/xfce4) + xrdp/tigervnc #47

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