Inspired by the look of Xubuntu 11.10 during my testing, I used a similar theme for my current Ubuntu 11.10 Gnome Shell Remix. The theme is Elements GS-Classic and the wallpaper is Ubuntu grey swirl from the Ubuntu-art.org. One of the great things about Linux is the ability to customize it any way you like. Installed the Docky application launcher, removed the bottom panel, and added the workspaces indicator to the top panel inspired by Xubuntu. With the coming Winter snow season, the desktop is not that far from the colors of the season.
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And an alternate grey background and glass theme for the Docky laucher
To install the gnome 3.x theme:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/themes
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install elements-gs-theme
Source:
http://www.webupd8.org/2011/10/4-beautiful-gnome-32-compatible-gtk.html
