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
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