customizing ubuntu mate

**otlichnik73** · October 30th, 2018

basic question - but how do I customize Ubuntu Mate (freshly installed as a VM to give it a try)
Tweak and Appearance give limited options.
How do I install more themes and effects?
Cheers!

**kc1di** · October 30th, 2018

this It's Foss page may be of help.

**ajgreeny** · October 30th, 2018

Originally Posted by kc1di

this It's Foss page may be of help.

Did you mean https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-mate-customization/

@OP; Have a look through this new link as it may help you.

**kc1di** · October 30th, 2018

Originally Posted by ajgreeny

Did you mean https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-mate-customization/

@OP; Have a look through this new link as it may help you.

Thanks ajgreeny that's what I meant to reference

**otlichnik73** · October 30th, 2018

Thanks a lot!
While waiting, I tried installing and using Compizconfig, but it did not seem to make any difference (for example, selecting "wobbly windows" option made no difference).
I selected compiz as window manager in Tweaks.
However, in another thread someone suggested that Compiz may not work in VM. Any advice?
Or - can I get effects like wobbly windows and worspace cube without compiz?
Cheers!

**oldrocker99** · October 31st, 2018

Compiz may well not work in a VM. You need compiz to get those wobbly windows. You might want to install it as your primary OS; for me, after 10 years of using various Linux distros, it is, hands down. the very best distribution available, and Ubuntu MATE is where all MATE development happens.

Of course, that is IMHO.