10.04 Home Directory Update

Note: These notes are intended as a guide for experienced users and will need to be adjusted for every custom setting.

• Change the window minimize/maximize/close placement (for best results do this before ctrl-alt-g, make permanent changes)
  • xhost +
  • su $USER (i.e. groovixtemplateuser or catalog or ... )
  • gconf-editor
    • change apps->metacity->general->button_layout to menu:minimize,maximize,close

• Edit the Go Menu
  • remove any undesired programs that show up after upgrading to 10.04, including:
    • Internet -> x11vnc
    • Ubuntu Software Center
    • Settings -> Default Printer
  • move any programs that have switched categories since the upgrade
    • move the dictionary tool from Office to Accessories
    • move Adobe Reader from Office to Accessories
  • Fix any icons that are not showing up properly

• Edit any quick launch icons that are not showing up properly
  • for example, use /usr/share/pixmaps/firefox.png for firefox

• Re-Add Applets that have changed for 10.04
  • Right Click Panel (near the right hand side) and choose "Add to Panel"
  • Select "Indicator Applet" and hit "Add"