I want to show you how to make Ubuntu Linux look like OSX with totaly free tools. See the old look on the left and new look on the right below.
Make Ubuntu look like OSX
I have noticed that many people try to imitate Mac OSX Tiger’s look with their current operating system. No matter is it Windows or Linux. I’m one of those people and this is my atteption to make Ubuntu Linux look like OSX Tiger. I use Ubuntu simply because it is the best distribution of the best operating system. Ubuntu uses Gnome as it’s desktop environment. For this reason the guide is for only for Gnome users. It you are using some other distribution, this guide is still valid in most cases. This guide tries to be as spesific as possible, so that even newbies can follow it easily!
Table of contents
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* Let’s begin to customize our desktop!
o Changing themes and icons
o Wallpaper
o Desktop icons
o Fonts
o Gnome panel customizing
o Window shadows and transparency
* Customize your applications
o Firefox web-browser
o Gaim - Instant messenger
o Gnome Configuration Editor
* Where to go next?
o Links
Ubuntu desktop before any modifications
Ubuntu desktop after applying this guide
Read full story here: Make Ubuntu look like OSX
I did a similar thing on my website at http://thatamazingperson.com/?p=97 except mine was for windows to an OSx look. I have been using this new look for the last few days and have enjoyed using it. I would be interested to find out how you have gone!
how can i install the skin for übuntu 10 ?
i cant find any code or command for übuntu
please answer to me
@Hasan, here is full tutorial how to make this: http://www.taimila.com/ubuntuosx.php
i really like this.. i’am actually downloading ubuntu right now… first thing i’am gonna do.. is customize it like this…
Yee new Ubuntu and Fedora… all for Gnome desktop which can look like OSX with small tweaks.
Help! cannot open this link:
http://www.taimila.com/ubuntuosx.php
I’m a Vista user who has decided to try his mortal enemy “Linux”, you can thank Mac for that why you ask?? Because Macs suck ballz they even need to steal code from Unix just to advertise their shitty OSX garbage. Hate to brake it to any Mac fans out there, but I don’t think so.
Btw that Mac skin is proof enough how stable and powerful nix builds are without the help of a Mac, hell I will now start supporting this open source stuff just bring down Mac sales.
Burn Mac Burn!!
Signed,
A new Ubuntu user
Personally i like OSX style, Linux is also ok (this new Mint effects looks great) but in work (IT) i use old good Windows XP.
as i speek i am downloading ubuntu linux it is currently at 72 percent it has only been going 10 mis and first thing i am doing is cutomising it to look like mac osx
i am a big fan of apple mac things os looks good and i was looking to find the theme to change windows xp pro to mac osx but couldnt find it but i found this so i am downloading this and ubuntu linux
for every one who is thinking about this download go for it no hesitation just do it
from the screen shots it looks ace
Good luck with that, when i saw last days how Linux use effects like cube i was astonished.
I am running Ubuntu at the moment and the Human theme is quite nice. So I do not really see a point in doing this, if you really want to make Ubuntu look like Mac OSX then go out and buy a Mac Mini or grab a copy of Mac OSX Leopard and dual boot it with Ubuntu onyour Personal omputer.