Re: is anyone here using the new ubuntu, 11.10?

Tried the new "Unity" UI - I get where they're going, but don't quite 
like it - yet.
I'm presently using Gnome 3 - I actually like it, not that I've gotten 
used to it.

Both these interfaces represent a paradigm-shift in the way we're 
interacting with desktop-systems, without expressly copying the 
commercial counterparts like OS/X & windows (although there are many 
similarities - convergent technology development).
IMO this is a good thing, rather than waiting for others to change the 
game & leave us behind.

As for you original request, you can still access the old-style 
interface by switching the preferred interface @ login:
At the login-screen, select your user, click on the gear-icon next to 
the username/name & select "GNOME Classic"

Alternatively, if you're looking for the simplest, 
lowest-common-denominator interface, try XFCE (Xubuntu)

- J


On 11/11/11 21:36 , Robin Paulson wrote:
> i'm having a few issues with the new UI. i wasn't impressed at all 
> with unity, so i switched to gnome, which is now v3.
>
> it's different enough to v2 to be annoying, and i can't figure out how 
> to change things - searching the web hasn't helped either. perhaps 
> someone can help?
>
> is there a way to make the top and bottom panels autohide? there's no 
> right-click menu anymore
>
> and how do i get back the 'system' menu?
>
> any clues on how to add launchers to the top panel as well?
>
> how do i get rid of the workspace switcher?
>
> any other suggestions to make v3 more like v2?
>

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