Ubuntu – How to access “Applications” menu in Ubuntu Unity Desktop

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I've installed Ubuntu 11.10 with the new Unity Desktop. I understand that I can access the classic "Applications" menu by switching to Gnome. However, I was wondering if it's possible to access the menu thru the Unity Desktop. If not, then what is the best way to access the installed programs?

Best Answer

Yes, if you need a classic menu in Unity you can use "classic menu indicator applet", press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open Terminal.

When it opens run the commands below:

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:diesch/testing
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install classicmenu-indicator

To run the classicmenu immediately hit the super key, type classic then click the classicmenu icon. A new icon will appear in the top right hand corner near the clock.

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Else you can open application via the Unity dash

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Links

  1. https://askubuntu.com/a/46811/39372
  2. What are PPAs and how do I use them?
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