The Unity WebApps which was released via PPA as a preview few weeks ago is now available in Ubuntu official repositories.
To read our previous post on this, please click here.
Now all you need to do is run apt-get install commands to install it. No need to install additional PPAs or third party applications. Unity WebApps integrates popular websites like Gmail, Google Plus, Facebook, and many others with your Ubuntu Desktop. While not all websites are currently integrated, more are being added to the list. Below are few of the sites that are currently on the list.
Google Plus, Linked.in, Live, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, WordPress.com, Pandora, QQ Mail, Gmail, Yahoo News, BBC News, Yandex Music, YouTube, Launchpad, Hulu, Last.fm, Libre.fm and many others.
To install it, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to install.
sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-*
Unity WebApps works with Firefox by default. However, to get it to work with Chromium Browsers, run the commands below.
sudo apt-get install unity-chromium-extension
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Unity WebApps in Ubuntu 12.10?
To install Unity WebApps in Ubuntu 12.10, simply run the command 'sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-*' in the terminal.
Which popular websites are integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu Desktop?
Popular websites like Gmail, Google Plus, Facebook, Google News, Twitter, YouTube, Pandora, and more are integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu Desktop.
Can Unity WebApps be used with Chromium Browsers in Ubuntu?
Yes, Unity WebApps can work with Chromium Browsers in Ubuntu by running the command 'sudo apt-get install unity-chromium-extension'.
How do I open the terminal in Ubuntu to install Unity WebApps?
To open the terminal in Ubuntu, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard to access it for installing Unity WebApps.
Is it necessary to add additional PPAs or third-party applications to install Unity WebApps in Ubuntu?
No, there is no need to install additional PPAs or third-party applications to install Unity WebApps in Ubuntu as it is now available in the official repositories.
Which social media platforms are currently integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu?
Social media platforms like Google Plus, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are currently integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu.
What are some of the news websites integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu Desktop?
News websites like BBC News, Yahoo News, Google News, and many more are integrated with Unity WebApps on Ubuntu Desktop.
Can I personalize Unity WebApps to include additional websites not on the current integration list?
While Unity WebApps come pre-integrated with popular sites, you can personalize it by adding more websites to the integration list for a customized experience.
