Alternate DE crashes or looks incomplete. Solution: Ensure you installed the full metapackage (e.g., xubuntu-desktop ), not just the window manager.
In the world of Linux, a "verified" alternate desktop refers to a community-contributed desktop environment (DE) or window manager that has been officially vetted by a distribution's core team for stability and aesthetic consistency. alternate desktop verified
Be aware of "Hidden Desktop" attacks, where trojans (like the Ibank trojan ) create an alternate, invisible desktop to hijack web sessions and cookies without the user's knowledge. Alternate DE crashes or looks incomplete