How to : Install Cinnamon Desktop in Ubuntu 11.10

If you are searching for alternative for Unity , then this tutorial will help you in switching to another Environment called Cinnamon. Cinnamon is simple to use and a best alternative to Unity .

About Cinnamon Term :

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. Cinnamon trees are native to South East Asia, and its origin was a mystery to Europeans until the sixteenth century. It looks, smells and tastes fantastic …and it’s also full of history! Click below link to know more :

http://cinnamon.linuxmint.com/?p=1

How to Install in Ubuntu 11.10 :

To install in Ubuntu 11.10 , Open the terminal and run the following commands :

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:merlwiz79/cinnamon-ppa

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cinnamon cinnamon-extensions-extended-places-menu gnome-tweak-tool

Restart your computer and Click the Gear icon While Logging in & select Cinnamon desktop.