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Switch back to Classic Gnome from Unity in Ubuntu 11

Ubuntu 11 new look Unity created a stir and is greatly applauded .But for die hard gnome fans , here is a way to switch back to the old classic gnome look.To do so ,in the login screen select “Ubuntu Classic Desktop” from the menu in bottom of the login box.You will get the old gnome look back.

Switch Ubuntu 11 to Gnome Look

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Transform Windows 7 into Ubuntu 11.04 using Ubuntu Skin Pack 4.0 for Win7

I recently switched to Ubuntu 11.04 and found the interface awesome and just made for developers , especially with the all new Unity. If You want the same minimal and cool look of Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal on your Windows 7 , here’s a skin pack that will help you .

The Skin Pack will transform your windows 7 nearly perfectly to the feel of Ubuntu .It changes the login screen, wallpaper, theme, start button, icons , boot screen etc.It also requires you to install many extra utilities to achieve the functionality of Ubuntu.
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Write Safe Cheque as Alterations on Cheques not to be Permitted

The Reserve Bank of India has notified banks that from Dec. 1,2010 alterations on cheques presented for clearing through cheque truncation system [CTS] will not be accepted. This notification reveals, in future over writtings on cheques will not be accepted by banks. In this way we have to write cheques without alterations and over writtings.

How to write safe cheques-

  • Do not Leave extra space between words or figures.
  • Avoid making alterations, instead write new cheques.
  • Remember to cross cheque whenever applicable.
  • Always draw a line through any unused space.
  • Do not write,sign,mark,pin,staple,paste on white space of cheque.
  • Thanks to ICICI Bank for all  information

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    How to solve Typing Problem in Google Toolbar – Search Box Loses Focus to Address Bar while Typing in Internet Explorer

    Google Toolbar provides very comfortable interface for google users and helps to extend their hands on all Google products easily and at one click.One of its most useful feature is the ability to search the web from within the toolbar.

    Google Toolbar For Internet Explorer 8

    But the latest version of the Google Toolbar has a very minor but annoying problems in Internet Explorer 8 for some users.Whenever you type in the Google Search box , midway the cursor jumps to the Address Bar, sometimes halfway or sometimes before even typing. This is specially annoying for people who are habitiual to type fast and without giving even a look at tye screen.

    The solution to this problem is very simple , to solve this issue just Disabble the Google Toolbar New Tab Page and then re- enable it back .To disable the Google New Tab Page , click on Google Toolbar Settings page and uncheck the “Enable New Google Tab Page”. Hope this helps.

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    Windows 7 Transformation Pack for Ubuntu – Windows 7 Theme for Ubuntu : Vistar7

    Are you a Ubuntu user and like the looks and feel of Windows 7.Then here is a transformation pack for you that allows you to transform your ubuntu , kubuntu linux into the looks of Windows 7.

    Windows 7 Transformation Pack for Ubuntu
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