Guide to make Elementary OS look like XenZen Configuration

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XenZen

 

XenZenGuide.txt

 

[Elementary OS Linux "XenZen" Configuration Guide]

 

Inspiration: The Elementary Linux Desktop - http://lifehacker.com/the-elementary-desktop-1304577213 or

                                            http://dobbie03.kinja.com/elementary-os-desktop-1017314100 or

                                            http://dobbie03.deviantart.com/#/art/Serene-391639862?hf=1

 

Summary: 

Operating System: Elementrary OS 0.2 "Luna" Linux - http://elementaryos.org/

Desktop Environment: Pantheon (Default) - http://elementaryos.org/journal/meet-me-pantheon

Panel: Wingpanel Slim (Mod) (Replacement of Wingpanel) - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/safely-use-wingpanel-slim.html

Launcher: Slingshot (Default) - https://launchpad.net/slingshot

Dock: AWN (Replacement of Plank) - http://linuxmotion.com/tutorials/95-how-to-remove-plank-from-startup-in-elementary-os

Icons: Token by brsev (Light) - http://www.deviantart.com/art/Token-128429570 & AwOken by alecive (Clear) - http://www.deviantart.com/art/AwOken-163570862 

Wallpaper: Tree of Life Wallpaper by KeR - http://ker-.deviantart.com/art/Tree-of-Life-Wallpaper-32296105

Desktop Elements: Screenlets 0.1.6 - http://www.noobslab.com/2012/01/install-screenlets-016-on-ubuntu.html or http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/ppa/screenlets_stable

                  + SysmonitorScreenlet v0.1.7++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/sysmonitor-screenlet

                  + ClearCalendarScreenlet v0.4.4+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/clearcalendar-screenlet

                  + WidescapeWeatherScreenlet v0.1.1+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/widescapeweather-screenlet

                  + eventCalScreenlet v3.36++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/eventcal-screenlet

                  + CircleClockScreenlet v0.7.1+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/circleclock-screenlet

                  + FeedReaderPlusScreenlet v1.0.5+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/feedreaderplus-screenlet

                  + NowPlayingScreenlet v0.3.4.3++++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/nowplaying-screenlet

Music Indicator: CoverGloobus 1.7 -http://covergloobus.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-install-covergloobus-on-Ubuntu-12-04-372515391

                 + Noise (Elementary OS's default Music App) Plugin - https://www.dropbox.com/s/5i2gaolfgwpht5p/Noise%20Player%20Covergloobus.zip

                 + LongPlay for CoverGloobus theme - http://www.deviantart.com/art/Long-Play-for-Covergloobus-161473582

                 or

                 NowPlaying Screenlet v0.3.4.3 - http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=136480

                 + Lucidity theme - http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=129490

 

 

 

Specifics

Operating System: Elementary OS 0.2 "Luna" Linux

                  About: http://elementaryos.org/ &

                         http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=elementary &

                         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_OS

                  Download From: http://elementaryos.org/download/luna or

                                 http://sourceforge.net/projects/elementaryos/files/stable/ or

                                 http://iso.linuxquestions.org/element/elementary-os-0.2/ or

                                 http://elementaryos.org/

                  Installation: http://elementaryos.org/docs/user-guide/installation

 

Desktop Environment: Pantheon (similar to GNOME using GTK3) (Elementary OS Default)

                     About: http://elementaryos.org/journal/meet-me-pantheon or

                            https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pantheon or

                            http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/pantheon-de.html or

                            http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Features/pantheon or

                            http://susestudio.com/a/yReQfw/pantheon-desktop--2 or

                            http://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Pantheon or

                            http://linuxg.net/how-to-install-pantheon-desktop-environment-on-ubuntu-13-04-12-10-12-04-and-linux-mint-15-14-13/ or

                            http://elementaryos.org/answers/pantheon-for-other-os or

                            https://launchpad.net/~elementary-pantheon

 

Top Notification Panel: Wingpanel Slim (wingpanel-slim) (Replacement of Elementary OS's default "Wingpanel")

                        Author: Heath Paddock (https://plus.google.com/116826449738349409843)

                        About:

                        Instructions: http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/safely-use-wingpanel-slim.html

                        Guide: This will replace elementary's default wingpanel with wingpanel-slim.

                               First, install Elementary Tweaks by following the guide here:

                               http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/finally-elementary-tweaks.html

                               Once "Elementary Tweaks" is installed, follow the procedures here:

                               http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/safely-use-wingpanel-slim.html

                        Mod: We need to supply one fix and one adjustment for the default wingpanel-slim...

                             First, we need to fix the dropbox icon (If you don't have dropbox, install it now from the "Software Center")

                             To fix the dropbox icon, just follow the information found here:

                             http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/03/dropbox-wingpanel-icons.html

                             Next, if we want to adjust the color or transparency of the panel we will need to follow this guide:

                             http://www.heath-bar.com/blog/?p=643

 

Launcher: Slingshot (Elementary OS Default)

          About: https://launchpad.net/slingshot or

                 http://www.webupd8.org/2011/02/slingshot-app-launcher-new-dock-created.html

 

Dock: Avant Window Navigator (AWN) (Replacement of Elementary OS's default "Plank")

      About: https://launchpad.net/awn/

      Instructions: http://linuxmotion.com/tutorials/95-how-to-remove-plank-from-startup-in-elementary-os

      Guide: This will replace elementary's default Plank dock with AWN.

             First, install dconf-editor: open up a terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

             

             sudo apt-get install dconf-tools

             

             Next, launch dconf-editor by typing:

 

             dconf-editor

 

             Now navigate to org > pantheon > cerbere

             Remove 'plank' from "monitored processes"; change the value from:

             

             ['wingpanel', 'plank', 'slingshot-launcher --silent']

 

             To:

             

             ['wingpanel', 'slingshot-launcher --silent']

 

             NOTE: 'wingpanel-slim' may be in the list from our actions earlier;

                   just treat it simular to 'wingpanel' and leave it where it's at for now.

                   We only wish to focus on the removal of 'plank'

 

             Now, reboot or just kill the plank using system monitor.

             Next, Install the other dock "Avant Window Navigator"

             do this by opening terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and typing:

             

             sudo apt-get install avant-window-navigator

             

             Configure it according to your preference; see the section on icons for custom icons.

             

             NOTE: If you want to use Plank again, just change the value of "monitored-processes" using dconf-editor

                   and add plank to it. If you also wish to restore wingpanel you can simply click on "Set to Default".

             NOTE: Refer to http://linuxmotion.com/tutorials/95-how-to-remove-plank-from-startup-in-elementary-os for additional information.

 

Icons: Token by brsev (Light) & AwOken by alecive (Clear)                               

       About: Token by brsev - http://www.deviantart.com/art/Token-128429570 &

              AwOken by alecive - http://www.deviantart.com/art/AwOken-163570862

       Download: Token by brsev - http://www.deviantart.com/download/128429570/Token_by_brsev.zip?token=b206387fcb63c5a3b35d8b31b96c0737d7b546cc&ts=1381124509

                 AwOken by alecive - https://mega.co.nz/#!mEkXET4T!Y8htlSzgkODJsDyxz-c3mjIFDBNvC0Bw6HYiMZCFS-A or

                                     https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8029324/AwOken-2.5.zip

       Instructions: Replace App Icons with Downloaded PNG Icon choices.

       Guide: Add desired Apps to AWN dock,

              right click on individual apps,

              select "Customize Icon",

              navigate to where you extracted the icons' PNG files and choose your desired replacement.

 

Wallpaper: Tree of Life Wallpaper by KeR

           About: http://ker-.deviantart.com/art/Tree-of-Life-Wallpaper-32296105

           Download: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs10/i/2006/113/d/b/Tree_of_Life___Widescreen_by_KeR_.jpg or

                     http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Arp8Ty-20bg/TatKZjSLAkI/AAAAAAAAAXc/5qlMDyeZpAA/s1600/Tree_of_Life___Widescreen_bonsai_wallpaper_HD.jpg

           Instructions: Locate picture, right click and select: "Set as Desktop Background"

       

Desktop Elements: Screenlets 0.1.6 + Individual Screenlets

                  NOTE: Author's site has been discontinued.

                  About: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenlets

                  Download & Installation: http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/ppa/screenlets_stable or

                                           http://www.noobslab.com/2012/01/install-screenlets-016-on-ubuntu.html

                  List of Used Screenlets: SysmonitorScreenlet v0.1.7++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/sysmonitor-screenlet

                                           + Theme: Default

                                           + Tweaks: Remove Border, Change Background to Transparent, Change Font Color to White, Set Indicators to Grey, Resized to 90%

                                           ClearCalendarScreenlet v0.4.4+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/clearcalendar-screenlet

                                           + Theme: Noback

                                           + Tweaks: Change "To Day" Color to Grey {Red = 150, Green = 150, Blue = 150, Opacity = 204}

                                           WidescapeWeatherScreenlet v0.1.1+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/widescapeweather-screenlet

                                           + Theme: Default

                                           + Tweaks: Set Zip Code, Background Color set to Transparent, Border Color set to Transparent

                                           eventCalScreenlet v3.36++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/eventcal-screenlet

                                           + Theme: None

                                           + Tweaks: Set Background Color to Transparent, Set Text Color to White, Supplied iCalendar ics path/file: ~/.local/share/evolution/calendar/system/calendar.ics 

                                           CircleClockScreenlet v0.7.1+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/circleclock-screenlet

                                           + Theme: Default

                                           + Tweaks: Played with Colors and options to show other rings.

                                           FeedReaderPlusScreenlet v1.0.5+++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/feedreaderplus-screenlet

                                           + Tweaks: Set Background Transparent and Fiddled with Colors of Other Options

                                           NowPlayingScreenlet v0.3.4.3++++ - http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/nowplaying-screenlet

                                           + Theme: Lucidity - http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=129490

 

Music Indicator: CoverGloobus 1.7

                 About: https://launchpad.net/covergloobus

                 Download & Install: http://covergloobus.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-install-covergloobus-on-Ubuntu-12-04-372515391

                 Plugin: Noise (Elementary OS's default Music App) Plugin - https://www.dropbox.com/s/5i2gaolfgwpht5p/Noise%20Player%20Covergloobus.zip

                         NOTE: Hard to track down!

                 Theme: LongPlay for CoverGloobus - http://www.deviantart.com/art/Long-Play-for-Covergloobus-161473582

                 

                 or

                 

                 NowPlaying Screenlet v0.3.4.3

                 About: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=136480 or

                        http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package/screenlets_stable/precise/main/base/nowplaying-screenlet

                 Theme: Lucidity - http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=129490

 

 

 

 

 

Guided Scripted Outline:

Installation

- Download ISO from Home Page & Burn it to a Disc

- Boot from Disc

- Follow on screen prompts

- Reboot

 

Setup Additional Hardware

- Open "System Settings" and Click "Additional Drivers"

- Follow Prompts

 

Install Additional Software

- Open "Software Center"

- Pick what you want and install.

 

Update

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

 

Add Community PPA

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:versable/elementary-update

sudo apt-get update

 

Install elementary Tweaks

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

sudo apt-get install elementary-tweaks

 

Optionally, install additional elementary themes:

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

sudo apt-get install elementary-dark-theme elementary-plastico-theme elementary-whit-e-theme elementary-harvey-theme

 

Optionally, install the optimized icon themes:

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

sudo apt-get install elementary-elfaenza-icons elementary-nitrux-icons

 

Optionally, install a bunch of Plank themes:

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

sudo apt-get install elementary-plank-themes

 

NOTE: elementary OS only supports GTK 3.4 themes

 

Install Wingpanel Slim

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

sudo apt-get update 

sudo apt-get upgrade 

sudo apt-get install wingpanel-slim

 

Switch to Wingpanel Slim from Wingpanel

- Open up elementary Tweaks plug in "System Settings"

by selecting "Tweaks" in "System Settings"

- Choose Wingpanel Slim option located under Applications section

by selecting "Wingpanel Sim" under the "Applications" section on the left side

- Activate Wingpanel Slim

by clicking the switch marked: "Slim Wingpanel"

 

Fix Dropbox Wingpanel Icons

- Download Dropbox Icons

- In Slingshot Launcher Type:

 

gksudo pantheon-files

 

- Enter your password.

- Navigate to:

 

/usr/share/icons/elementary/

 

- Drag the panel folder into the elementary folder

- When prompted, select "Merge".

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/elementary/

 

Install dconf-editor

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo apt-get install dconf-tools

 

Remove Plank from Starup

- In Terminal (if not already open CTRL+ALT+T) type:

 

dconf-editor

 

- Now navigate to org > pantheon > cerbere

- Remove 'plank' from "monitored processes"

- Change the value from:

             

['wingpanel', 'plank', 'slingshot-launcher --silent']

 

to:

             

['wingpanel', 'slingshot-launcher --silent']

 

- Reboot or Kill the Plank using System Monitor

             

Install "Avant Window Navigator"

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

             

sudo apt-get install avant-window-navigator

 

Change Icons

 

Change Wallpaper

 

Install Screenlets

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:screenlets/ppa 

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install screenlets

sudo apt-get install nowplaying-screenlet

sudo apt-get install sysmonitor-screenlet

sudo apt-get install clearcalendar-screenlet

sudo apt-get install widescapeweather-screenlet

sudo apt-get install eventcal-screenlet

sudo apt-get install circleclock-screenlet

sudo apt-get install feedreaderplus-screenlet

sudo apt-get install screenlets-pack-all

 

Setup & Configure Screenlets

 

Check for Updates & Upgrades

- Open Terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and type:

 

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

 

Finish

- Smile :) & Be Happy!

 

                               

General Guide:

Introduction - http://elementaryos.org/

Welcome & Customization & General Tweaks - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/05/welcome-to-elementary-os.html

Add New Functionality - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/install-and-use-indicator-synapse.html

Change Appearances - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/04/top-5-plank-themes.html

"Elementary Tweaks" - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/finally-elementary-tweaks.html

"Wingpanel Slim" - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/06/safely-use-wingpanel-slim.html

Top Things To Do After Installing - http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/08/top-things-to-do-after-installing-luna.html

 

Suggestions:

Install Conky Manager - http://teejeetech.blogspot.com/p/conky-manager.html

 

                               

 

[Growled Member]

Man, that is slick. And that is just an awesome guide. :)

[CyberManifest]

Thanks, I know how strenuous digging for information and trying to reproduce something can be; so I wanted to help out and make it easier. If anybody has questions, for clarification, just ask; and I'll try to respond informatively.

[nabz0r Veteran]

Moved to HOW TO & FAQ Guides!