Thursday, November 1, 2012

Install Google Earth 7 In Ubuntu 12.10/12.04/Linux Mint 13

 
In this tutorial we will help you install Google Earth 7 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint. This latest version includes more exciting new features such as 3D imagery and tour guide. These features allow the user to view some cities in 3D which will be amazing for owners of HDTV and widescreen monitors. For more information about this latest release, click here.

The installation will be for the following Linux distributions:


  • Ubuntu 12.10/12.04/11.10
  • Linux Mint 13/12
  • Debian 6.0 Squeeze
Google Earth 7 Installation

In a 32-bit system, issue these commands from the terminal:

sudo apt-get install lsb-core 
cd /tmp 
wget -c http://goo.gl/YEqTf -O google-earth-stable_i386.deb 
sudo dpkg -i google-earth-stable_i386.deb
For 64-bit systems, run these commands:

sudo apt-get install lsb-core 
cd /tmp 
wget -c http://goo.gl/t6E3i -O google-earth-stable_amd64.deb 
sudo dpkg -i google-earth-stable_amd64.deb

You can also download Google Earth from its website here.

Install G-Xiria 3.0 Icon Theme From PPA In Ubuntu 12.10/12.04/Linux Mint 13



G-Xiria 3.0 is an amazing icon theme for Gnome Shell and Unity. In this tutorial we will help you install it under Ubuntu/Linux Mint from PPA. Here are some screenshots of G-Xiria 3.0 icons under Ubuntu Unity:




The PPA is supported by these distributions:

  • Ubuntu 12.10/12.04/11.10
  • Linux Mint 13
G-Xiria 3.0 Installation

Open the terminal and run these commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:upubuntu-com/icons 
sudo apt-get update 
sudo apt-get install gxiria-icons

To enable it, use Gnome Tweak Tool or run this command:

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface icon-theme 'G-Xiria'

Credits for this icon theme go here.