Showing posts with label Unity 2D. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unity 2D. Show all posts
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
gnome classic panel + unity launcher in ubuntu 12.04 precise - YouTube
gnome classic panel + unity launcher in ubuntu 12.04 precise - YouTube
edit: Well so much for that. Compiz is apparently crashing I can't run the command anymore :( SO I just moved the Avant bar back to the bottom, not bad, but not Unity either. Ubuntu really needs to fix these issues including supporting multiple monitors (more than two) with ease if they want to stop the bleeding. Fortunately, there really isn't a competitor out there (for me at least) that I have found.
Heck yeah! I'm using GNOME classic (fallback session) because it's the only one that can run my Quad monitors fairly well (Wasn't a huge fan of Kubuntu nor Xubuntu. I liked them but they seemed to be slow at times and things would crash on me for some reason. I've just always come back to Ubuntu-GNOME classic.)
Anyways, I really liked the Unity launch bar and tried to replace it with Avant, Cairo, and Docky. Cairo looked nice, but I had issues with windows blocking it and didn't feel like trying to fix it. Avant worked pretty well but once I filled up the side bar it's scrolling feature sucked.
Finally, found this, duh. You can launch the Unity 2D shell in GNOME classic!! The Unity 2D login didn't work for quads either which is why I am not using it if you are wondering.
Run:
sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback unity-2d-launcher
if not already installed, then log into GNOME classic, open a terminal, and run:
unity-2d-shell
The thing is I've probably read how you could do this, but I just didn't realize it. The whole Unity, Unity 2D, GNOME, GNOME classic thing can be quite confusing.
Here is a nice post which goes into quite some detail (scroll down to the comment section as well; the author puts several informative responses there).
http://complete-concrete-concise.com/ubuntu-2/ubuntu-12-04/ubuntu-12-04-how-to-install-the-gnome-desktop
See the thing is this link^^^ says install GNOME desktop which now seems to include the GNOME 3 shell/desktop, the GNOME classic, and the GNOME classic (no effects). Quite confusing because you can install the GNOME classic with a different command I thought. It also seems, now that I understand, that GNOME classic simply runs on top of GNOME 3 with the GNOME 2 look alike desktop...? Whatever, it works so far with me and my quads and I'm happy with the desktop (not Xubuntu, Kubuntu, etc). I think I'll try to figure this out and break it down in another post some other time.
edit: plus each one runs on different window management systems such as compiz, metacity. etc...sheesh
edit: Well so much for that. Compiz is apparently crashing I can't run the command anymore :( SO I just moved the Avant bar back to the bottom, not bad, but not Unity either. Ubuntu really needs to fix these issues including supporting multiple monitors (more than two) with ease if they want to stop the bleeding. Fortunately, there really isn't a competitor out there (for me at least) that I have found.
Heck yeah! I'm using GNOME classic (fallback session) because it's the only one that can run my Quad monitors fairly well (Wasn't a huge fan of Kubuntu nor Xubuntu. I liked them but they seemed to be slow at times and things would crash on me for some reason. I've just always come back to Ubuntu-GNOME classic.)
Anyways, I really liked the Unity launch bar and tried to replace it with Avant, Cairo, and Docky. Cairo looked nice, but I had issues with windows blocking it and didn't feel like trying to fix it. Avant worked pretty well but once I filled up the side bar it's scrolling feature sucked.
Finally, found this, duh. You can launch the Unity 2D shell in GNOME classic!! The Unity 2D login didn't work for quads either which is why I am not using it if you are wondering.
Run:
sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback unity-2d-launcher
if not already installed, then log into GNOME classic, open a terminal, and run:
unity-2d-shell
The thing is I've probably read how you could do this, but I just didn't realize it. The whole Unity, Unity 2D, GNOME, GNOME classic thing can be quite confusing.
Here is a nice post which goes into quite some detail (scroll down to the comment section as well; the author puts several informative responses there).
http://complete-concrete-concise.com/ubuntu-2/ubuntu-12-04/ubuntu-12-04-how-to-install-the-gnome-desktop
See the thing is this link^^^ says install GNOME desktop which now seems to include the GNOME 3 shell/desktop, the GNOME classic, and the GNOME classic (no effects). Quite confusing because you can install the GNOME classic with a different command I thought. It also seems, now that I understand, that GNOME classic simply runs on top of GNOME 3 with the GNOME 2 look alike desktop...? Whatever, it works so far with me and my quads and I'm happy with the desktop (not Xubuntu, Kubuntu, etc). I think I'll try to figure this out and break it down in another post some other time.
edit: plus each one runs on different window management systems such as compiz, metacity. etc...sheesh
Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Ubuntu Unity - some additional thoughts, some alternatives including Unity 2D and Lubuntu
Here are a couple of links to the Ubuntu forums on some discussion about Unity.
I am dating the articles so that myself and readers can see some chronology. Some of these posts on Unity were on some alpha/beta versions of 11.04 before the official release.
Post began May 1st, 2011 Improving Unity - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1746352
Post began March 20th, 2011 Have you changed your mind about Unity? - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1711109
Some info on the latest of the next Ubuntu release, Oneiric Ocelot Ubuntu 11.10.
Run Ocelot, Run! (Unity Report for 13 July) - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/?p=17599
Some more Unity story/article links.
Ahhh, the ultimate guide on Unity with a butt load of links posted by a Ubuntu Community Team, Canonical Ltd. developer, Jorge Castro. I've seen him on the Ask Ubuntu site too!
Apr 22, 2011 The Power User's Guide to Unity - http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2011-04-22-011-41-NW-AP
This ^ links to here -> The Power User’s Guide to Unity -http://castrojo.tumblr.com/post/4795149014/the-power-users-guide-to-unity
May 10, 2011 How Ubuntu's Unity Can Be Improved - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051000439OSDVUB
This ^ links to here -> May 9, 2011 How Ubuntu's Unity Can Be Improved - http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3932966/
May 18, 2011 Other Linux Distros' View of Ubuntu's Unity: It Ain't Pretty - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051800141OSDT
This ^ links to here -> May 17, 2011 Other Linux Distros' View of Ubuntu's Unity: It Ain't Pretty - http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3933716/Other-Linux-Distros-View-of-Ubuntus-Unity-It-Aint-Pretty.htm
Apr 25, 2011 Ubuntu's Unity in 11.04 - Not All That Bad - http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2011-04-25-007-41-OP-GN
This ^ links to here -> April 18, 2011 Ubuntu's Unity in 11.04 - Not All That Bad - http://all-things-linux.blogspot.com/2011/04/ubuntus-unity-in-1104-not-all-that-bad.html
May 20, 2011 Top 4 Lightweight, Official Ubuntu Based Alternatives for Ubuntu 11.04's Unity - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011052000139OSHLUB
This ^ links to here -> May 18, 2011 Top 4 Lightweight, Official Ubuntu Based Alternatives for Ubuntu 11.04's Unity 3D - http://www.techdrivein.com/2011/05/top-4-lightweight-official-ubuntu-based.html
This ^ article also talks about Lubuntu and Unity 2D as well as Kubuntu and Xubuntu.
Lubuntu is Ubuntu running the LXDE or the lightweight version of the X11 Desktop Manager similar to how Kubuntu and Xubuntu run Ubuntu in alternate desktop managers, KDE and XFCE. Apparently, Lubuntu or the LXDE system is even lighter than the already light XFCE, that is it uses less resources such as memory and hdd space and/or other low-spec hardware. Lubuntu might also be a great alternative for tablet PCs and/or netbooks.
Links to information on Lubuntu and LXDE.
Lubuntu - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu
LXDE - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LXDE
Install LXDE on Ubuntu 10.04 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbObK2_YQls
June 29, 2008 - LXDE - Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment for Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntugeek.com/lxde-lightweight-x11-desktop-environment-for-ubuntu.html
Lubuntu - https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-desktop
LXDE - https://launchpad.net/~lxde
Lubuntu - http://lubuntu.net/
LXDE - http://lxde.org/
An article on using a GNOME like menu interface with Unity using Cardapio.
May 17, 2011 Get the Best of Both Worlds,Your Own Alternative to the Default Unity Main Menu - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051700739NWSWUB
This ^ links to here -> May 15, 2011 Get the Best of Both Worlds,Your Own Alternative to the Default Unity Main Menu - http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/05/get-best-of-both-worldsyour-own.html
Ubuntu 11.04 : Uninstall Gnome3 and revert to Gnome 2.x - April 26, 2011 - http://www.ajopaul.com/2011/04/26/ubuntu-11-04-uninstall-gnome3-and-revert-to-gnome-2-x/
I am dating the articles so that myself and readers can see some chronology. Some of these posts on Unity were on some alpha/beta versions of 11.04 before the official release.
Post began May 1st, 2011 Improving Unity - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1746352
Post began March 20th, 2011 Have you changed your mind about Unity? - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1711109
Some info on the latest of the next Ubuntu release, Oneiric Ocelot Ubuntu 11.10.
Run Ocelot, Run! (Unity Report for 13 July) - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/?p=17599
Some more Unity story/article links.
Ahhh, the ultimate guide on Unity with a butt load of links posted by a Ubuntu Community Team, Canonical Ltd. developer, Jorge Castro. I've seen him on the Ask Ubuntu site too!
Apr 22, 2011 The Power User's Guide to Unity - http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2011-04-22-011-41-NW-AP
This ^ links to here -> The Power User’s Guide to Unity -http://castrojo.tumblr.com/post/4795149014/the-power-users-guide-to-unity
May 10, 2011 How Ubuntu's Unity Can Be Improved - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051000439OSDVUB
This ^ links to here -> May 9, 2011 How Ubuntu's Unity Can Be Improved - http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3932966/
May 18, 2011 Other Linux Distros' View of Ubuntu's Unity: It Ain't Pretty - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051800141OSDT
This ^ links to here -> May 17, 2011 Other Linux Distros' View of Ubuntu's Unity: It Ain't Pretty - http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3933716/Other-Linux-Distros-View-of-Ubuntus-Unity-It-Aint-Pretty.htm
Apr 25, 2011 Ubuntu's Unity in 11.04 - Not All That Bad - http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2011-04-25-007-41-OP-GN
This ^ links to here -> April 18, 2011 Ubuntu's Unity in 11.04 - Not All That Bad - http://all-things-linux.blogspot.com/2011/04/ubuntus-unity-in-1104-not-all-that-bad.html
May 20, 2011 Top 4 Lightweight, Official Ubuntu Based Alternatives for Ubuntu 11.04's Unity - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011052000139OSHLUB
This ^ links to here -> May 18, 2011 Top 4 Lightweight, Official Ubuntu Based Alternatives for Ubuntu 11.04's Unity 3D - http://www.techdrivein.com/2011/05/top-4-lightweight-official-ubuntu-based.html
This ^ article also talks about Lubuntu and Unity 2D as well as Kubuntu and Xubuntu.
Lubuntu is Ubuntu running the LXDE or the lightweight version of the X11 Desktop Manager similar to how Kubuntu and Xubuntu run Ubuntu in alternate desktop managers, KDE and XFCE. Apparently, Lubuntu or the LXDE system is even lighter than the already light XFCE, that is it uses less resources such as memory and hdd space and/or other low-spec hardware. Lubuntu might also be a great alternative for tablet PCs and/or netbooks.
Links to information on Lubuntu and LXDE.
Lubuntu - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu
LXDE - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LXDE
Install LXDE on Ubuntu 10.04 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbObK2_YQls
June 29, 2008 - LXDE - Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment for Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntugeek.com/lxde-lightweight-x11-desktop-environment-for-ubuntu.html
Lubuntu - https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-desktop
LXDE - https://launchpad.net/~lxde
Lubuntu - http://lubuntu.net/
LXDE - http://lxde.org/
An article on using a GNOME like menu interface with Unity using Cardapio.
May 17, 2011 Get the Best of Both Worlds,Your Own Alternative to the Default Unity Main Menu - http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2011051700739NWSWUB
This ^ links to here -> May 15, 2011 Get the Best of Both Worlds,Your Own Alternative to the Default Unity Main Menu - http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2011/05/get-best-of-both-worldsyour-own.html
Edit: 8-22-11
Here is another article on Cardapio.
Use A Classic Menu In Unity (ClassicMenu Indicator Or Cardapio) - 04 Jun
2011 - http://www.webupd8.org/2011/06/use-classic-menu-in-unity-classicmenu.html
Some articles on using GNOME 2 in Ubuntu 11.04 also known as Ubuntu Classic.
How To Switch Back to the Old Gnome Interface in Ubuntu 11.04 - May 3, 2011 - http://techhamlet.com/2011/05/how-to-switch-back-to-the-old-gnome-interface-in-ubuntu-11-04/
Ubuntu 11.04 Change From Unity To Classic Gnome - March 5th, 2011 - http://scottlinux.com/2011/03/05/ubuntu-11-04-change-from-unity-to-classic-gnome/
Ubuntu 11.04 : Uninstall Gnome3 and revert to Gnome 2.x - April 26, 2011 - http://www.ajopaul.com/2011/04/26/ubuntu-11-04-uninstall-gnome3-and-revert-to-gnome-2-x/
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