Getting the Ugly out of Ubuntu
Introduction
Canonical's Ubuntu has brought a new definition of “ease of use” to the Linux community. With an intuitive design coupled with an extensive package library, Ubuntu has made the jump from Microsoft's Windows to GNU / Linux that much easier. For those readers that have made the jump: you may have noticed that the default color theme and window decorations are somewhat... ugly. This article will give you a crash course in how to improve your Ubuntu experience by tweaking the interface.
Tweak 1: GDM Login Window
Difficulty level: Easy
A common request on several internet forums is how to modify the standard login window from the default. This tweak will allow you to customize the login window for your installation of Ubuntu. art.gnome.org is a one-stop shop for customizing your GNOME experience. In this example, I decided to install the Sunergos Blue theme by Pyros.
1. Download your chosen theme to your desktop
2. Click System -> Administration -> Login Window
3. The following window should appear
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