How do I install Ubuntu-Tweak?

Question

I have heard a lot about Ubuntu-Tweak and how it is great for power users, but I don't know how to install it.

How do I do that?

Answer 1

The Ubuntu-Tweak Home screen

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Instructions:

Installing Ubuntu-Tweak is rather simple and easy. Follow these simple steps, and you will have Ubuntu-Tweak installed, and be on your way to tweaking Ubuntu to your liking.

For 12.04 and Earlier:

Steps:

1. Add the PPA:
   ppa:tualatrix/ppa

   • What are PPAs and how do I use them?

2. Update your sources. (Steps are listed below. Chose the method that fits your scenario):

   Ubuntu Software Center:

   • Ubuntu Software Center will run this step automatically after adding the PPA.

   Synaptic:

   • Refresh your sources.

   From the command line (terminal):

   • Run sudo apt-get update

3. Now to install Ubuntu-Tweak:

   Ubuntu Software Center/Synaptic:

   • Search for Ubuntu-tweak, then click install.

   Command-Line (Terminal):

   • sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak

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The Admin panel

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The Tweaks panel

Answer 2

For Ubuntu 11.10 still there isn't a stable version but you can download the alpha version form here https://launchpad.net/~tualatrix/+archive/next.

You have to add the ppa and install the software, using this terminal command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/next && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak

Source http://ubuntu-tweak.com/

Answer 3

To install follow the following steps:

Open the terminal. Add the required repository with the command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa

Update the software list with the command:

sudo apt-get update

Finally, install Ubuntu Teak with the command:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak

After that, open dash and type "ubuntu tweak".