MyUnity in Ubuntu 12.04

MyUnity is a very nice tweak tool that offers tweaking of the Unity Interface in Ubuntu. This is a must have tool for people who use the unity interface for ubuntu.

A the time of writing this post MyUnity 3.0 was reviewed and there are a number of tweak options available to the following interface components.

- Launcher
- Dash
- Panel
- Desktop
- Fonts
- Themes

Installation.

Option 1: Install via Ubuntu Software Centre in Ubuntu 12.04

Option 2: Olders ubuntu version can add the PPA and install using command line

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:myunity/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install myunity

A Classy Icon set for Ubuntu

With the new version of ubuntu 12.04 out already it still looks and feels old school. Therefore it is a very good idea to revamp the looks by installing a new icon set in ubuntu. The one that i use is called "Faenza".

This is a very good looking icon set and will give an entire new look and feel to an already good OS.


First add the PPA that holds these icons.

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox

Then update your apt database.

sudo apt-get update

Now, install the icons.

sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme


Once the icon set is installed you may need to activate it to mark it as the current icon set. You can easily do that with MyUnity. refer to my post on MyUnity to find out more.


have a look at the screenshot below of my desktop with this icon set.

Desktop with Faenza Icon Set in Ubuntu 12.04

Ubuntu 12.04

Its been a long time since i last posted on my blog. A lot has changed and Ubuntu 12.04 is out. 12.04 features improvements in Unity, replaces Banshee with Rhythmbox, updates to kernel etc.

All in all this is the most improved ubuntu version yet. so install it and enjoy.