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Ubuntu on Acer Iconia W500
#By www.danhilltech.com
#package manager get fastest server + partners
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install aptitude openssh-server
#switch to ssh
sudo sh -c 'echo "dan ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL" >> /etc/sudoers'
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-power-manager/lock_on_blank_screen false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-power-manager/lock_use_screensaver_settings false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-screensaver/lock_enabled false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-power-manager/lock/suspend false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-power-manager/lock/hibernate false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /apps/gnome-power-manager/lock/gnome_keyring_suspend false
gconftool-2 --type boolean -s /desktop/gnome/lockdown/disable_lock_screen true
gconftool-2 --type string -s /desktop/gnome/applications/media/exec "vlc"
sudo wget --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list && sudo apt-get --quiet update && sudo apt-get --yes --quiet --allow-unauthenticated install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get --quiet update
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/themes
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sevenmachines/flash
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:conkyhardcore/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:elementaryart/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/firefox-stable
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:handbrake-ubuntu/ppa
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:elementaryart/elementary-dev
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:transmissionbt/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/ubuntu-font-family
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:chromium-daily/stable
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-desktop/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:unity-2d-team/unity-2d-daily
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian/ stable non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
sudo sh -c 'echo "vm.swappiness=10" >> /etc/sysctl.conf'
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 4E9CFF4E
sudo aptitude -y update
sudo aptitude -y upgrade
sudo init 6
sudo aptitude -y install ubuntu-restricted-extras compizconfig-settings-manager openssh-client openssh-server ubuntu-tweak non-free-codecs app-install-data-medibuntu apport-hooks-medibuntu flashplugin-nonfree pidgin conky chromium-browser vlc curl hardinfo git build-essential libx11-dev libxtst-dev libxi-dev x11proto-randr-dev libxrandr-dev valac subversion startupmanager dconf-tools preload fglrx python-statgrab ttf-droid hddtemp lm-sensors conky-all florence unity-2d skype spotify-client-qt spotify-client-gnome-support unity-qt-default-settings
sudo apt-get install slingshot-launcher
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2 && sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/./install-css.sh
sudo init 6
mkdir src
cd src
curl -O "http://gnome-look.org/CONTENT/content-files/92328-conky_colors-5.1.2.tar.gz"
tar -zxvf 92328-conky_colors-5.1.2.tar.gz
cd conky_colors
make
sudo make install
sudo fc-cache -v -f
cd
conky-colors --theme=gnome-carbonite --cpu=2 --network --ubuntu --pidgin --battery --cputemp --clock=modern --hd=mix
mv conkyrc ~/.conkycolors/conkyrc
mkdir ~/.config/autostart
echo "[Desktop Entry]
Name=Ubuntu One
Exec=/bin/sh -c '[ -d "$HOME/Ubuntu One" ] && ubuntuone-launch'
Type=Application
X-GNOME-Autostart-Delay=30
Icon=ubuntuone
Comment= 
X-Ubuntu-Gettext-Domain=ubuntuone-client
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=false" > ~/.config/autostart/ubuntuone-launch.desktop
echo "[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=/usr/share/conkycolors/bin/conkyStart
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name[en_GB]=Conky
Name=Conky
Comment[en_GB]=
Comment=" > ~/.config/autostart/conky.desktop
echo "[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=florence
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name[en_GB]=Florence
Name=Florence
Comment[en_GB]=
Comment=" > ~/.config/autostart/florence.desktop
sudo sh -c 'echo "[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Terminal=false
Exec=slingshot
Name=Slingshot
Icon=/usr/share/icons/applelogo-black.svg" > /usr/share/applications/slingshot.desktop'
echo "[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Terminal=false
Icon[en_GB]=/usr/share/icons/gnome-wise/32x32/apps/system-file-manager.png
Name[en_GB]=slingshot
Exec=slingshot
Name=slingshot
Icon=gnome-panel-launcher" > .gnome2/panel2.d/default/launchers/slingshot.desktop
#Now, open up nautilus file browser and navigate to /usr/share/applications/, drag and drop the slingshot shortcut icon onto Launcher.
gconftool-2 -t float -s /apps/florence/window/zoom 25
gconftool-2 -t float -s /apps/florence/window/opacity 35
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/window/always_on_top true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/window/decorated false
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/window/task_bar true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/window/transparent true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/behaviour/auto_hide true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/behaviour/intermediate_icon true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/florence/behaviour/startup_notification false
gconftool-2 -t string -s /apps/florence/colours/key "#666666"
gconftool-2 -t string -s /apps/florence/colours/outline "#333333"
#ATI:
#compiz settings:
#Disable Sync to Vblank in opengl compiz
#change taskbar transparency in desktop -> ubuntu -> experimental
#sidebar withdh
#Ubuntu tweak
#Desktop, compiz, enable transparent windows
#Desktop icons, show home
#Window manager, enable 'use metacity window theme'
#Window manager, change transparency
#Window manager, enable metacity compositing
#firefox grab-and-drag
#firefox double-clickc-closes-tab
#top panel. 32px, no expand, etc.
#dconf-editor
#desktop, unity, form-factor to netbook
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