How to download themes from the internet GNOME Documentation Project gnome-doc-list@gnome.org April Gonzales loonycookie@gmail.com Get new themes from the internet

Your system comes with many optional themes; however, you may also download more from many sources online. To do this:

Visit a website that lists downloadable desktop elements such as themes, wallpapers, and icons for your desktop. One excellent source is www.gnome-look.org.

Download the theme you have selected and save it on your computer. It may come in a .zip file or a tar.gz file. If it comes in a zip file, extract the contents until you come to a tar.gz file. If you download a tar.gz file, leave it as is.

To install the theme, go to SystemPreferencesAppearance. Under the Theme tab, click on the Install button.

Navigate to the location of the downloaded theme.

Select the downloaded theme and click Open. This installs the theme. You can also drag and drop the .tar.gz theme file into the Appearances window to install it.

To use the theme, simply select it and the changes will be reflected on your desktop automatically.