tested on ubuntu/focal
apt install tasksel tasksel install ubuntu-mate-desktop #tasksel install ubuntu-mate-core --> lightdm
tested on ubuntu/bionic
apt install ubuntu-mate-desktop #mate-desktop-environment #right click on panel --> add to panel #Advanced MATE menu
Sloppy Focus,
Control Center Windows // Behaviour Select windows when the mouse moves over them
CREATE MORE WORKSPACES BEFORE SETTING UP SHORTCUTS,
right-click on workspace switcher (bottom-right) ---> preferences show all workspaces in X rows number of workspaces X
Keyboard shortcuts (THOSE ADDITIONAL WORKSPACES DO APPEAR),
Control Center Keyboard Shortcuts ---> Window Management switch to workspace 1 Alt+1 ... #maximize window #...move between windows DISABLED (backspace) close window Alt+Q tile window east Alt+Right tile window west Alt+Left move to workspace 1 Mod4+4 ... ADD terminator / terminator Alt+Shift+Return
previously it had to be installed as such
apt install mate #add-apt-repository ppa:eugenesan/ppa apt install mate-menu
https://memo-linux.com/ubuntu-mate-installer-mintmenu/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-customise-your-linux-desktop-mate/
https://www.linux.org.ru/forum/general/10362837
https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-mate-desktop-on-ubuntu-20-04-focal-fossa-linux