Installing Gnome 3 on Xubuntu 12.04?

Question

I have a few questions about this. I have Xubuntu 12.04 installed, using the default xfce, but I really like the look of Gnome 3. However, I always see people complaining about it. Would installing it on Xubuntu 12.04 be as simple as `sudo apt-get install gnome-shell

Or is it a different command, or what? Also, how stable is it? It looks really, really pretty, and I want to try it, but I don't want to end up screwing up my laptop.`

Solution 1

OP I want to say something. I have installed all Ubuntu Desktops almost in my Ubuntu ( Ubuntu,Kubuntu,Gnome,Xubuntu) and there is no any problem with my PC till now.

And yes we can install Gnome3 in Ubuntu with the command

sudo apt-get install gnome3

If you want to install it in GUI way then you can do it from software-center.

Solution 2

You just need to install gnome-shell. And it is as simple as

sudo apt-get install gnome-shell

Comments

[Nyaanbie]

Raja, so you're saying that Gnome broke your ubuntu distros, or what..? I'm sorry, I don't quite understand.

[mx7]

@Nyaanbie I am saying that , Its completely safe to install Gnome in your Ubuntu.

[Nyaanbie]

Okay, but that other guy's replies sort of confused me.. Does it effect the stability of my laptop? Like, is gnome prone to breaking or anything?

[xfsimba]

No, it is not going to break anything.

[david6]

Also works (just verified) for Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS. Once gnome-shell is installed, right click (on gear-icon) at login screen, and choose 'Ubuntu Classic'.

[It's Willem]

Nothing is going to break.