Sunday, 20 June 2010

Ubuntu 10.04 : My tweaks and changes

Moving the Button Layout

I know the Ubuntu Team moved these buttons of the window bar to match Apple's OS X, but I like my buttons on the right not left. This link http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/13535/move-window-buttons-back-to-the-right-in-ubuntu-10.04/ explains how to move the buttons back or in anyway you fancy.

Changing your Computer Name

When I first installed Ubuntu 10.04, I mistyped my computer name and after searching on the 'net this is the easiest way to change the computer name.

Press Alt+F2 and type gksudo gedit /etc/hosts /etc/hostname and click Run



Now use gedit to change the computer name in both hosts and hostname, Save both files and Restart your computer and the name will change. Be warned, if the computer names don't match or you don't change both files this can cause issues.

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