[Noob] Customizing Ubuntu Linux

[DreAming in DigITal]

Well just installed Ubuntu on an old PC and now I'm curious about customizing it visually (themes). How do I find themes for linux? Also how do I install them once I find them? Thanks for helping the new linux user :p

Also...Any suggestions for cool apps??

[markwolfe Veteran]

First off, you can customize your Desktop Environment (Ubuntu uses Gnome, I believe) to great extents. Our FAQ on this has some good information on places to look: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=148258

Plus, you can also completely switch Desktop Environments, or Window Managers. You can use KDE (on par with Gnome), or XFCE (lighter on resources than KDE or Gnome). You can even switch to very light Window Managers, such as fluxbox and others.

Each of these can be customized. There is literally no limits to the customizibility (is that even a word?) of a Linux box.

I would suggest looking at customizing your existing Gnome DE first. Then, if that isn't enough, start looking at other DEs or WMs. (Y)

[DreAming in DigITal]

alright I'll try that...thanks alot man! I'll probably have a few questions in the near future but I really like Ubuntu alot so far...I'm thinking about using it as my primary OS.

[Barney T. Administrators]

The Ultimate Unofficial Ubuntu Customization Guide:

http://ubuntuguide.org/

Barney