AL2023 Graphical Desktop - Amazon Linux 2023
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AL2023 Graphical Desktop

Amazon Linux 2023 provides an optional, lightweight, cloud-optimized graphical interface based on GNOME as of release 2023.7. This modern desktop environment delivers enhanced productivity features with built-in tools like Firefox for secure browsing, while maintaining Amazon DCV and VNC support for remote access.

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AL2023 follows the upstream Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) version closely and updates to the next ESR as soon as available. For more information, see the Firefox ESR release calendar and Firefox release notes.

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For more information about installing the graphical desktop environment, see the following documentation: