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

[cmcanulty]

do gnome classic instead almost identical to gnome 2

[TeamRocket1233c]

You could try Cinnamon, E17, or MATE, as well. You have to add the PPAs for 'em in order to install 'em though, as they're not in the official repos, although Cinnamon will be in the official repos starting with 13.04.

Cinnamon:
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sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gwendal-lebihan-dev/cinnamon-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cinnamon
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MATE:
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sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://packages.mate-desktop.org/repo/ubuntu quantal main"
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mate-archive-keyring
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mate-core
sudo apt-get install mate-desktop-environment
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E17:
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sudo add-apt-repository ppa:hannes-janetzek/enlightenment-svn
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install e17

[Ice On Fire]

You could try Cinnamon, E17, or MATE, as well. You have to add the PPAs for 'em in order to install 'em though, as they're not in the official repos, although Cinnamon will be in the official repos starting with 13.04.

Oh, awesome!


Can I try multiple DEs without the need to reinstall the OS?

Currently I am using Gnome Classic - removed the bottom panel and have Docky running. Loving it.

[cmcanulty]

yes just go to synaptic and install lubuntu desktop, xubuntu desktop etc. You will pull in a lot of extra apps though. Also on my laptop some interact weirdly but on my desktop they don't. But very easy to install or uninstall.

[Ice On Fire]

Thanks for that.

I will just take a snapshot of the system now before I start with those extra DE's. I still don't know why Gnome-shell only loads the wallpaper?
Is this desktop for terminal use only?

I must say, Ubuntu is better without Unity.

I really appreciate the help everyone!


Edit: I prefer using Terminal to install these packages - is the manager program better?

[cmcanulty]

no it just gives you a little more info and you can check whether you want all the additional things

[TeamRocket1233c]

Currently I am using Gnome Classic - removed the bottom panel and have Docky running. Loving it.

Cool. I'm using either a pretty much stock Cinnamon, MATE, or E17 myself, as I have all three DEs installed on my system, all three are flat-out awesome, especially E17 as it's pretty much the perfect blend of usability, eyecandy, and size, IMO.

[Ice On Fire]

Cool. I'm using either a pretty much stock Cinnamon, MATE, or E17 myself, as I have all three DEs installed on my system, all three are flat-out awesome, especially E17 as it's pretty much the perfect blend of usability, eyecandy, and size, IMO.

Will give those DE's a try once my interview is over on Friday.

[TeamRocket1233c]

Cool.