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Install Gnome Shell 3.4 and Extensions for Gnome Shell 3.4 in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin

Gnome 3.4 is the second GNOME release since 3.0 back in April 2011. It brings a large number of improvements to the user experience, including many bug fixes and small enhancements. The result is a shinier, more polished, more reliable GNOME 3.
This release also contains some important new developments. Applications have been a major focus for recent design and development effort, and a host of applications have had significant updates for this release.

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To Install Gnome Shell on Ubuntu 12.04 (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
Here is complete Release Announcement of Gnome 3.4.


First Add NoobsLab PPA to install following Extensions:

>> Install Weather Extension:
weather extension
Open Terminal and enter following command:

To get your Yahoo ID, go to http://weather.yahoo.com, enter your city/zip code and when you find it, look for the orange "RSS" icon on the right. Hovering this icon, you'll see your code - this is the WOEID.
    When you click on RSS icon, You'll see this URL in address bar
    For Example: http://weather.yahooapis.com/forecastrss?p=BUXX0005&u=f (See picture Below)
    The Red Color is "WOEID" code.

    gnome shell weather

    Copy and paste your Woeid id in settings.
    Now Restart your Gnome Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r') or Logout and Login back.


    >> Install Message Notifier Extension:

    open Terminal and enter following command:

    >> Install System Monitor Extension:
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    open Terminal and enter following command:

    >> Install Bottom Panel, Shutdown, Panel Favorites, Application Menu, Clock, Workspace Extension:

    Bottom Panel Extension
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    Shutdown Menu Extension
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    Panel Favorites Extension
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    Applications Menu Extension
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    Move clock Extension
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    Static Workspace Extension
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    open Terminal and enter following command:


    >> Install Gnome Shell Official Extensions:
    In this extension you can find User-Theme Extension, with this extension you can enable themes in Gnome Shell 3.4.
    gnome shell themes

    Themes Enabled 
    gnome shell 3.4 themes

    Also you will get other Extensions: Native Window Placement, Alternative Status Menu, Alternative Tab, User Themes, Workspace Indicator, Dock, Places Status Indicator, Auto Move Windows, System Monitor, Gajim IM Integration, Removable Drive Menu, WindowNavigator, Applications Menu Extension.

    Enter following command to Install Official Gnome Shell 3.4 Extensions:
    After Installation Press Alt+F2 and type 'r' to restart Gnome Shell, or just logout and login back. Open Gnome Tweak Tool to change/install shell Themes.

    Also Checkout Important Things to do After Install of Ubuntu 12.04

    That's it
    Install Gnome Shell in Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin


    It's Look very cool and works great in Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin with gnome shell, you can also install with only one command. Ubuntu repositories included everything.

    Method 1:

    To install Gnome Shell open Terminal and copy the following command in the Terminal:




    Method 2:
    To install Gnome Shell open Terminal and copy the following command in the Terminal:





    After installation, To use your Desktop with Gnome Shell you need to logout and login by selecting GNOME from the (gear menu) before you enter password. That's it, Enjoy