Ubuntu Netbook Remix is a 'remix' of the standard Ubuntu Desktop release to enable it to work better on devices with small screens, such as Netbooks (sub-notebooks), although these packages will work on any 8.04 (Hardy) or 8.10 (Intrepid) installation.

Packages
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go-home-applet: a super-charged 'show-desktop' applet which, in addition to showing the desktop, allows users to drag-and-drop files/folders/urls on to it, to create new favorite items in the launcher.

window-picker-applet: a space-conservative window-picker applet, which allows switching and closing windows from the panel.

maximus: a window-management daemon (makes sure windows are maximised etc)

human-netbook-theme: Human with panel themeing

ume-launcher: the desktop-launcher which takes the place of Nautilus. Replicates the functionality of Applications/Places/System, with added support for a user-defined favorites category.

(*new*) desktop-switcher: Allows easy desktop-mode switching between Netbook mode (launcher/special gnome-panel set-up) and Classic mode (Ubuntu 8.04 default set-up).

Code & Bugs
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ume-launcher code and bugs at it's own launchpad page https://launchpad.net/netbook-remix-launcher. All other packages source/bugs are in this project.

Installation
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Use the netbook-remix-team ppa (https://edge.launchpad.net/~netbook-remix-team/+archive), install everything (including Metacity, if it's available for your Ubuntu version).

Once installed, you'll need to add maximus to autostart for your session. You'll also need to setup the gnome-panel to look like the screenshots, basically:
* Delete bottom panel
* Setup top panel like: GoHomeApplet|WindowPickerApplet|NotificationArea|MixerApplet|Clock

We recommend setting up a new user for testing purposes, and yes, we are working on an easier method for you to test this stuff out!!