Install Gnome in Ubuntu12.04. Do not install Gnome through TestPPA because Gnome3.5 has been released recently. If you upgrade Gnome through TestPPA, you can install Gnome directly in the Software Center. After GnomeShell is installed, the login screen will become like this, where Cairo-Dock (withGnome + Effect) and Cairo-Dock (GnomeNoEffect) are the same, as shown in
Install Gnome in Ubuntu 12.04. Do not install Gnome through Test PPA because Gnome 3.5 has also been released recently. If you upgrade Gnome through Test PPA, you can install Gnome directly in the Software Center.
After Gnome Shell is installed, the login screen will become like this
Cairo-Dock (with Gnome + Effect) is the same as Cairo-Dock (Gnome No Effect). If your computer is on Cairo-Dock (with Gnome + Effect) you can simply enter compiz-shell -- replace in the terminal or Alt + F2 under No Effect. The result is the same.
This is a very strange mix. Under this Cairo-Dock (with Gnome + Effect), Compiz can work properly with jelly windows or 3D flip desktops.
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