Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) comes with GNOME as a default desktop(Actually GNOME desktop is used in most of the Linux based distributions).GNOME is a open source,free and fully customizable.
Initially, Linux Elementary OS used to be a set of themes and software created for Ubuntu. But later on, it became a full-fledged Linux distribution. It is an open source distro and based on Monolithic (Linux kernel). It has a unique self-made desktop environment –. Some people want Linux, but like the look of MacOS or Windows. I themed Ubuntu Mate to look like Ubuntu Hardy Heron recently, just because I could. Linux looks great on its own, but sometimes people just want to make it feel like one of the other OS’s just because. How to install macOS theme on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions. First step is to install Gnome Tweaks.; Next, we are going to install Mojave macOS theme. Begin by opening your terminal and installation for all prerequisites: $ sudo apt install gtk2-engines-murrine gtk2-engines-pixbuf.
The default look and appearance of Ubuntu 10.10 is very appealing(because there are lot of good looking themes,installed by default e.g Radiance,Ambiance,NewWave,Dust,clearlooks etc) but there is nothing wrong in doing some experiment in customizing it(Since there is no limit on how much we can customize an open source application on an open source operating system;it is fun!).
If you have ever used Mac OS then you probably understands why it is so popular(may be due to its highly appealing look).So won’t it be interesting if we make a Hybrid version of OS by combining the best features of Mac OS X and Ubuntu 10.10 ? Surely Yes!! Okay lets do that.
Midnight is a dark, blueish theme for Linux that is based on the Arc GTK theme. Windows 10 Theme. Feels quite strange that I am starting with a Windows 10 theme for your.
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Let’s take a look on how your Ubuntu will look like,after installing the mac theme – A snapshot of my Ubuntu 10.10 with Mac Theme
Mac OS X Theme for Ubuntu 10.10
To get the mac appearance on Ubuntu 10.10, you need to download and install the macbuntu-10.10(complete package for transforming the default look of gnome desktop into mac like look and appearance) theme.it is free and will take a couple of minutes.Just follow the steps –
step #1 : Download the Macbuntu-10.10 theme package(Link is given below)
step #2 : Install the Macbuntu Theme
First,Extract the theme and move on to that directory.Then open terminal ( hit CTRL+ALT+T ) and execute the ‘install.sh’ script(as a normal user i.e without sudo),that you get within the theme package(After Extraction).Just drag the install.sh,and drop it to terminal,then hit enter.
Then you will have to answer some simple questions during installation ,if you are not sure then select the default(hit Enter or answer y in y/n case).That’s All..you have installed the mac os x theme on Ubuntu 10.10.You may want to restart the system for optimal performance.(although it is not strictly required)
Install Mac OS X Theme for Ubuntu 14.04 will help to make Ubuntu 14.04 looks like Mac OS X. This Macbuntu Transformation Pack Includes GTK Themes, themes for Ubuntu Unity, Icon themes for Ubuntu 14.04, Logos, Boot Splash sceen, Login Screen LightDM webkit theme (by wattos). This pack is developed by noobslab with the help of bluedxca93 from gnome-look.org.
This Mac OS X Transformation Pack consists of four Mac GTK themes, three Mac icon themes, Mac boot screen, and Mac like LightDM theme. The commands and instructions to change an Ubuntu 14.04 looks like Mac OS X are given below. There are some instructions to revert back to default Ubuntu.
Simple things first.
Download Mac OS X Lion Wallpapers
Simple things first just download Mac OS X wallpapers. Here is the link to download the Mac OS X wallpapers. It will download a Zip of 39.2 MB. Extract it to your pictures folder.
Then right click on the desktop >> change the background >> Select Pictures folder and select a Mac Wallpaper.
Tools to apply Mac OS X Theme on Ubuntu 14.04
To change the GTK theme, Icons Theme, Cursors, Fonts we need Unity Tweak Tool. Install Unity Tweak Tool on Ubuntu 14.04 by using the commands given below.
You can also use Ubuntu Tweak Tool to change the Themes.
Install Mac OS X theme for Ubuntu 14.04
Install the GTK theme, Icon theme, Mouse pointer theme and fonts of Mac OS X and apply them to ubuntu 14.04. Run the commands on a terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T).
Now Open Unity Tweak Tool and select Themes section. On GTK themes section select Mbuntu theme. On the Icons tab select Mbuntu-osx and on cursors tab select Mac-cursors.
The look and feel of the Unity desktop is now almost Mac Like. You have mac icons, Mac Windows and Mac mouse pointers.
Next thing is to add a Mac Dock, Mac Logo and Name on the top bar.
Install Docky, Mac OS X Like Dock in Ubuntu 14.04
Docky is a very light weight mac os x like dock for ubuntu. It has mac like hover effects for icons. To install docky into ubuntu 14.04 run the commands given below.
Now install Mac Dock theme for Docky.
Download Mac theme for docky. Run Docky from Unity Launcher. You will get a dock on the bottom of the screen. Click on the first icon docky settings. On the settings window select 3D Mode. Click Install Button select the downloaded docky theme file. Then you will get Buyi-idock theme. Now we got a Mac OS X like Dock.
Hide Ubuntu Unity Launcher
You can hide unity launcher from Appearance -> Behavior and turn off. Now your desktop have a nice mac os x wallpaper with mac os x dock.
Replace ‘Ubuntu Desktop‘ text with ‘Mac OS X‘ on the top Panel
Enter following commands to change ‘Ubuntu Desktop‘ text on the panel:
If you want to revert back to ‘Ubuntu Desktop’ text, enter following commands in the Terminal:
Replace the Ubuntu logo with Apple logo on Launcher
Enter following commands to replace the Apple Logo on the launcher
If you want Ubuntu logo back insted of the apple logo enter following commands in terminal:
Replace Ubuntu overlay scrollbars with normal scroll bars
Enter following command in terminal to disable overlay scrollbars in ubuntu
If you want ubuntu overlay bars back then run the following command on the terminal
Now your desktop is looks like Mac OS X. Next is to tweak the bootscreen, login screen and the lock screen of LightDM
Apply Mac OS X Splash Screen to Ubuntu 14.04
This will change the boot screen of Ubuntu 14.04 from ubuntu text to a nice Mac OS X like Splash screen with grey loading animation and apple logo.
If you don’t like Mac OS X like Splash Screen, You can always get back Ubuntu splash screen by removing it.
Enter following command to remove splash:
Enter following command to remove splash:
Apply Mac OS X Login Screen to Ubuntu 14.04
Ubuntu 20.04 Mac Theme
Enter following commands to install Mac LightDM theme on Ubuntu 14.04. These commands will change the login screen of ubuntu.
If you want to revert the login screen to default then run the following commands to revert the default LightDM theme.
Enter following command will remove LightDM theme:
Enter following command will remove LightDM theme:
Remove White Dots and Ubuntu Logo from Lock Screen
Ubuntu 14.04 got new lock screen. If you are not changed the Light DM Theme then these step are essential to look like a Mac OS X Lock Screenlock screen.
Enter following commands in terminal to remove white dots and Ubuntu logo:
If you want to revert back then use following commands.
Now the transformation of Desktop to Mac OS X is almost complete. You have a Mac Boot splash, login screen, Desktop and lock screen.
Some more additional tweaks for a better look.
Some more additional tweaks for a better look.
Install Monochrome icons for Libreoffice in Ubuntu 14.04
Install Libreoffice icons
Human icons are the default icons in LibreOffice. But in the Mac transfomation pack those are not suited well. So we are attempting to change the libreoffice icon theme to a monocromatic more appeling theme. To make LibreOffice more elegant with monochrome icons follow these instructions.
Enter following commands to install monochrome icons for libreoffice.
After installation go to LibreOffice menu select “Tools” > “Options” > “LibreOffice” > “View” and select “Sifr” under “Icon size and style”.
Apply Mac Fonts to Ubuntu 14.04
![Ubuntu Ubuntu](/uploads/1/1/9/7/119754482/308261666.jpg)
The default ubuntu font look great in Ubuntu 14.04. But for a complete Mac Look we need Mac Fonts. To Install Mac Fonts to the system run the following commands.
To change the fonts start unity tweak tool . On the fonts section choose Apple Garamont Font or Lucida Mac Font. Adjust the size of the font according to your screen.
This will complete the Transformation of Ubuntu 14.04 look like Mac OS X using the Macbuntu Transformation Pack of themes, icons, dock, fonts and login screen. Enjoy Ubuntu 14.04 with the feel of Mac OS X.
This will complete the Transformation of Ubuntu 14.04 look like Mac OS X using the Macbuntu Transformation Pack of themes, icons, dock, fonts and login screen. Enjoy Ubuntu 14.04 with the feel of Mac OS X.
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