I'm over Unity. How do I change it?

[Ice On Fire]

Hey guys,

I've got Ubuntu 12.10 setup at the moment.

However, I am over the Unity DE as it gets in the way and sticks out too much for me.

So, I want to change it - I did try Gnome with:

sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback

This gives the desired effect I am after - however, it has the bar at the bottom of the screen - which seems a little pointless.

So, how do I replace the DE with something that just has the top bar and leaves the rest up to me?
I am also wanting to install Docky - along with some widgets - any suggestions on this?

Thanks guys

[Frogs Hair]

The bottom panel is removable with super key/windows key + Alt + Right Click or Alt + Right Click. You can open the software center and install Docky or GLX/ Cairo Dock. I have used GLX but, not Docky.

[VanillaMozilla]

Did you delete a panel or autohide? I don't know how to get a new one, but it's easy to delete one. Careful.

[blackbird34]

When you Alt+Right click doesn't the little menu offer you to add a panel if you only have one?

BTW i've used Docky, it's good, straightforward, no fuss. Cairo Dock/GLX are good but have way too many options IMHO.

[Frogs Hair]

When you Alt Right you will see a menu with different options . When there no panel and you can move the cursor to the bottom and bring up the menu and select new panel.

[markbl]

apt-get install gnome-shell and then log in to GNOME session.

[ibjsb4]

You can also see if any of this will work for you.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Pr...eClassicTweaks

[Ice On Fire]

The bottom panel is removable with super key/windows key + Alt + Right Click or Alt + Right Click. You can open the software center and install Docky or GLX/ Cairo Dock. I have used GLX but, not Docky.

Ah, didn't know that - let me try it out, thanks!

When you Alt Right you will see a menu with different options . When there no panel and you can move the cursor to the bottom and bring up the menu and select new panel.

Thanks for the visual.

apt-get install gnome-shell and then log in to GNOME session.

Yes, already done this bud - bar was / is still at the bottom. Appreciate the input though.

You can also see if any of this will work for you.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Pr...eClassicTweaks

Great, I will go through the links!

Thanks all!

[markbl]

Yes, already done this bud - bar was / is still at the bottom. Appreciate the input though.

No you haven't spud, gnome-shell does not have a bottom bar. gnome-session-fallback that you are using is the old "classic" gnome. gnome-shell is the new UI for gnome 3.

[Ice On Fire]

Ah, sorry, wasn't paying attention while reading there... oops!

Let me try it now.

Thank you.