# AL2023 Graphical Desktop
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.

**Note**  
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](https://whattrainisitnow.com/calendar/) and [Firefox release notes](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/releases/). 

## Related topics


For more information about installing the graphical desktop environment, see the following documentation:
+  [Tutorial: Install the GNOME desktop environment on AL2023](installing-gnome-al2023.md)