Desktop Drapes-Wallpaper manager

'Desktop Drapes' is another application for Ubuntu that changes wallpapers after regular intervals.Install 'Desktop Drapes' from the 'Synaptic Package Manager'.Just search for 'drapes' and mark for installation.'Desktop Drapes' much more stable and configurable as compared to the 'wallpaper-tray'.Launch 'Desktop Drapes' from the 'Preferences' menu.This application also goes straight to the notification area.It automatically categorizes wallpapers according to their resolution such as 'wide screen','Perfect fit' 'Regular' and other resolutions.Right click on the 'Desktop Drapes' icon in the notification area and add wallpapers to it.Under the 'General' tab,you get to configure the rotation interval and other options.
'Desktop Drapes' is pretty stable as compared to the 'wallpaper-tray' but the minimum rotation interval that can be set is 5 minutes.
Don't just go on adding wallpapers.Add your favorite wallpapers only,otherwise it would become difficult to remove them later.This could also slow down the application.

Enable automatic wallpaper/background Change in Ubuntu.

To change wallpapers after regular intervals in ubuntu,you can use a very small application called 'wallpaper-tray'.Install this application from the 'Synaptic Package Manager'.Search for 'wallpaper-tray'.Now go to the 'Graphics' menu to launch this application. Have a look at the notification area.Right click on the 'wallpaper-tray' box in the notification area to configure it.The interface is very simple.Simply add your wallpaper directories.Under the 'More Options' tab configure the wallpaper rotation interval.Remember to check the 'Timed Wallpaper Change' box.
Although 'wallpaper-tray' is pretty simple and does its job well,it is not very stable.It can crash pretty frequently.
Do not add too many or too large directories in the 'Directory List' which could lead to a crash.

Changing Fonts In Ubuntu

Have you ever tried changing the fonts of your ubuntu system?
You can easily give your system a different look and feel by merely changing the fonts.
There is no new installation required.Just go to the "Appearance" section and click on the "Fonts" tab.Here you can start playing around with fonts.Just take a screenshot of the window before altering any settings so that if you wish to return to the default settings,you have an easy reference to do so.Use bold italic fonts for the look that you see in the screenshot.
May be it was too simple to try!

The Ubuntu Studio Look!

Give a new,refreshing look to your Ubuntu system with the "Ubuntsutudio-look" package.Go to the Synaptic Package Manager and click on "Reload".Now search for Ubuntu Studio.Mark the packages titled "ubuntustudio gdm-theme","ubuntustudio-icon-theme","ubuntustudio-look","ubuntustudio-screensaver","ubuntustudio-sounds, "ubuntustudio-theme" and "ubuntustudio-wallpapers".Install all these packages.Now go to the Appearance section under the Preferences menu and select any of the ubuntu studio wallpaper and also apply the ubuntu studio theme.Select from a list of four wallpapers.Go to the Login Window in the Administration section and under the "local" tab select the ubuntu studio GDM theme.Have a look at the floating ubuntu studio screensaver also.If you wish to change the usplash theme also the install the "uspash-theme-ubuntustudio" package as explained above.You can later revert to the original splash theme using the Startup Manager.

Brilliant Water Effects In Ubuntu

Take a shower right now with your ubuntu desktop.Getting these water effects as shown in the screenshot is very easy. This is enabled using the CompizConfig Settings Manager. If you donot have this application installed, go to the Synaptic Package Manager (System>>Administration) and search for "compiz" .The universe repository must be enabled. Make sure to reload before marking the CompizConfig-Settings-Manager for installation.
After installation go to the Preferences section and click on Advanced Desktop Effects Settings.
Now search for "water" in the search box.Click on water effect.Mark the enable water effect box and as indicated press +F9.
There are a large number of effects that can be applied through this application but it all comes down to the amount of primary memory (RAM) you have.
Tip: Donot use these effects while multitasking or working on an important job.The system may start running slowly and you may lose your work.