How to start the MaxxInteractive desktop on Ubuntu?

To install MaXX Interactive Desktop on Ubuntu 21.04 you have to execute the following commands (adapted from official guide):

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cpp libxaw7 libjpeg62 libgtk2.0-0 x11-apps freeglut3 

# Audio control panel in MaXX Desktop
sudo apt-get install pavucontrol

# Older xfonts required as a backward compatibility safety net
sudo apt-get install xfonts-100dpi xfonts-75dpi

# Mandatory Fonts for Modern Look
sudo apt-get install fonts-dejavu fonts-noto

# Additional Fonts for Japanese support
sudo apt-get install fonts-noto-cjk fonts-noto-cjk-extra fonts-noto-cjk

# Terminal Info libs
sudo apt-get install libtinfo5

cd ~/Downloads
wget -c https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/cdn.maxxinteractive.com/maxx-desktop-installer/MaXX-Desktop-LINUX-x64-2.1.1-Installer.sh
chmod a+x MaXX-Desktop-LINUX-x64-2.1.1-Installer.sh
sudo ./MaXX-Desktop-LINUX-x64-2.1.1-Installer.sh

then reboot and find MaXX Interactive Desktop in

  • GDM

    GDM3

  • LightDM screen

    LightDM

then login to it and enjoy:

MaXX ID on Ubuntu MATE 21.04