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Unity 2D on Ubuntu

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http://www.linoob.com – Ubuntu Unity is a desktop experience designed for efficiency of space and interaction. It maximizes usability and minimizes complexity. Everything is available just 1 click away and almost everyone enjoys working with it. But the problem is, you cant get Unity working everytime on your computer because it needs 3D effects enabled by-default. That means … those who are having low config computers, cant run Unity ? No, Unity 2D is here to the rescue. Unity 3D as we know is going to be the default interface for Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal. If you dont want to use Unity 3D or you are unable (General)

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Submitted by nicelinux on 04/21/2011

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Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal has been released and the servers were really busy last night. We have covered different aspects of Ubuntu 11.04 and its default interface Unity so far. Now we think its time for some more eyecandy stuff for Unity. Talking of Unity, it is itself a great interface with cool looks and enhanced usability.

My reaction to the latest version of Ubuntu can be summed up in just three words: Far from awesome! That impression largely results from the switch to the new Unity desktop. Canonical, the developer of the Ubuntu Linux operating system, released version 11.04, also known as "Natty Narwhal," on April 28.

Yo! Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Beta 1 is now ready for download and testing. This release of Natty has gone through rigorous development and is now shining with Unity 3.6.8, latest Linux kernel, New wallpapers, Unity panel updates and much more. Ubuntu 11.04 has reached feature freeze and user-interface freeze. All the updates regarding new features and improvements in UI are almost done.

Unity 6.8.0 on Ubuntu 13.04 11 weeks 5 days ago

Hey guys!

Why is Ubuntu 13.04 still using Unity 6.6.0 when Ubuntu 12.10 has Unity 6.8.0?(Or some other version) I created a USB with a persistent space on it. Installed all of the Ubuntu 13.04 updates, and it was still on Unity 6.6.0. Since Unity 6.8.0 was released all the way back in October it seems like we should have the latest Unity version.

I have removed the Unity DE using this command:

Code: sudo apt-get remove unity unity-2d-places unity-2d unity-2d-panel unity-2d-spread unity-asset-pool unity-services unity-lens-files unity-lens-music unity-lens-applications gir1.2-unity-4.0 unity-common indicator-sound indicator-power indicator-appmenu libindicator7 indicator-application evolution-indicator indicator-datetime indicator-mess

Hi,

I'm trying to remove unity from a ubuntu desktop, and later install MATE.

I tried to remove the following packages:

For 11.10 (per http://askubuntu.com/questions/6302/...u-remove-unity)

Code: sudo apt-get remove unity unity-2d-places unity-2d unity-2d-panel unity-2d-spread unity-asset-pool unity-services unity-lens-files unity-lens-music unity-lens-applications gir1.2-unity-4.0 unity-

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS – Precise Pangolin uses Unity Interface as the default user interface.

In the upcoming Ubuntu 12.10 - Unity 2D will be removed. Thanks to LLVMpipe, a computer that isn't capable of running Unity 3D is getting the same experience without the Compiz effects.

But what if i don't want Unity 3D at all? I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 that's capable to run Unity 3D, yet it's slow. Very slow. Unity 2D, however, is faster. How do i enjoy the snappiness of 2D from 12.10?

Unity 2D Settings is a simple GUI for configuring Unity 2D Desktop. Unity 2D Settings has following features:

configure Unity Launcher Hide-Mode enable/disable dash hotkey(Win-key) show icons on desktop show volumes and devices enable compositing and compositor effects

Install Unity 2D Settings in Ubuntu: Open up a terminal window, execute following commands to install unity-2d-settings from PP