Gnome Desktop Environment Package

[scorpiosnake]

I tend to like using Gnome Shell over Unity, though I do like them both. I saw a suggestion to install the gnome-desktop-environment package for those that like to use Gnome. I am wondering what the package actually does verses what is already installed in Ubunutu. I haven't been able to find any information on the specifics of the package and would like to know to see if I actually want it installed or not.

[jerrrys]

You can have both desktops loaded to Ubuntu and choose which one to run at login.

You can see packages that both use here

Unity (http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/ubuntu-desktop)

Gnome (http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/gnome)

[scorpiosnake]

Thank you! I guess that is ultimately what I wanted to know, if I could install both without messing with the other.

[Starynite]

You can have both desktops loaded to Ubuntu and choose which one to run at login.

You can see packages that both use here

Unity (http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/ubuntu-desktop)

Gnome (http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/gnome)
I installed the gnome shell and still do not see any choices next to my login name. What can I do?

[jerrrys]

At login click on the Ubuntu-Icon

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And choose "Gnome"

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[Starynite]

I installed the gnome shell and still do not see any choices next to my login name. What can I do?
I found it.