How to do it...

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

apt-get install desktop-base mate-desktop-environment

1. Type Y when it asks for confirmation on additional space requirements.
2. When installation is complete, we will use the following command to set MATE as our default environment:

update-alternatives --config x-session-manager

1. Choose the mate-session option (in our case, 2) and press Enter:

1. Log out and log in again, and we will see the MATE environment:

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