Installing Mac OS X features on Ubuntu 14.04

In this tutorial, we will explain how to converse from Ubuntu 14.04 look to Mac format by installing MacBuntu, note that this explanation applies only to Ubuntu 14.04 , and for the other versions search the web.

1 .Download wallpaper Mac OS X

Click here to download.

2 . Install the Docky bar

- Open a terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: docky-core/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docky

- After installing the dock on your computer , open it , and then download this special feature , and do the same as the following picture shows :

3 . Installation of Mac features, icons and indicators

- For the installation of a feature with all Macintosh icons and indicators , open the terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: noobslab / themes
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mac-ithemes-v3
sudo apt-get install mac-icons-v3

- After the installation is finished , select the desired attribute , icons and indicators mouse through the Unity Tweak Tool ( available in the software center ) .

- If you want to remove the feature, paste the following commands :

cd / usr / share / icons / mac-cursors && sudo. / uninstall-mac-cursors.sh
sudo apt-get remove mac-ithemes-v3 mac-icons-v3

4 . Installation of boot Mac feature  ( Splash Mac Boot)

- Open a terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands , to install the Splash :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: noobslab / themes
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mbuntu-bscreen-v3

- In case you want to remove this feature, run the following commands :

sudo apt-get autoremove mbuntu-bscreen-v3

5 . Installation of the Mac login screen feature on LightDM

- If you want to install Mac OS X feature on LightDM login screen in Ubuntu, open the terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: noobslab / themes
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mbuntu-lightdm-v3

- In case you want to remove this feature, run the following command :

sudo apt-get remove mbuntu-lightdm-v3

6 . Install Instant Search tool for files , folders and programs : Synapse

On the Macintosh system , there is an app called Spotlight, which enables users to search rapidly and immediately all things on the computer ; On the Linux system there is a great alternative called Synapse.

To install Synapse Open terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: noobslab / apps
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-synapse

* Note: After that you need to log out of the computer, then the application will work.

7 . Replacement of the word Ubuntu Desktop to Mac OS X word in the top bar

- Open a terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following commands :

 cd && wget-O Mac.po http://drive.noobslab.com/data/Mac-14.04/change-name-on-panel/mac.po

cd / usr / share / locale / en / LC_MESSAGES; sudo msgfmt-o unity.mo ~ / Mac.po; rm ~ / Mac.po; cd

- If you want to undo this, run the following commands :

cd && wget-O Ubuntu.po http://drive.noobslab.com/data/Mac-14.04/change-name-on-panel/ubuntu.po

cd / usr / share / locale / en / LC_MESSAGES; sudo msgfmt-o unity.mo ~ / Ubuntu.po; rm ~ / Ubuntu.po; cd

8 . Change the Slider bar to the classic appearance

- Open a terminal Ctrl + Alt + T and paste the following command :

gsettings set com.canonical.desktop.interface scrollbar-mode normal

 - If you want to undo this, run the following command :

gsettings reset com.canonical.desktop.interface scrollbar-mode