Here's quick notes about enabling Windows key for start menu on two different systems: Xubuntu (XFCE) and Trisquel (MATE). This key is located between your Ctrl and Alt keys, and beside that, also called Super or Meta key on GNU/Linux. However, you can run these on other GNU/Linux distros which use respective desktop environments. Happy working!
Xubuntu (XFCE Desktop)
- Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts.
- Choose xfce4-popup-whiskermenu.
- Double-click it.
- Press Win key (Super key).
- Close.
- Go ahead.
(XFCE 4.14 with Super key enabled)
Other distros known with XFCE:
- Ubuntu Studio
- Mint XFCE
- MX
- Debian Live XFCE
- Fedora Spin XFCE
- openSUSE Tumbleweed XFCE
Trisquel (MATE Desktop)
- Go to MATE Tweak > Interface.
- Save current layout.
- Change it to Redmond layout.
- Enable advanced menu.
- Close.
- Go ahead.
(Trisquel 8.0 with Super key enabled)
Other distros known with MATE:
- Ubuntu MATE
- Mint MATE
- Debian Live MATE
- Fedora Spin MATE
- Manjaro MATE
Enjoy!
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