Install and Preview the New Ubuntu Webapps in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin)

by | Jul 20, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux

Ubuntu WebApps is a new feature that will be added and tightly integrated with Ubuntu Unity by default starting with 12.10.

This technology will allow for websites to be integrated with Ubuntu Unity, and allow you to interact with them directly from your Unity Desktop.  This post will show you how to enable this technology in Ubuntu 12.04 and also embed a YouTube video to preview it.

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When WebApps is enabled and you visit sites like Gmail, Facebook or Twitter, you’ll be prompted to integrate them into Unity.

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Objectives:

  • Install and Preview the new Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04
  • Enjoy!

To enable this feature, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, add the below PPA.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webapps/preview


 


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Finally, run the commands below to update your system and enable WebApps


sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-preview


 


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After installing, try accessing Facebook and you’ll get the prompt as shown below.


 


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Now your favorites websites can be added to Unity Launcher.


 


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Here is the YouTube video that will help you visualize it.


 








 


To disable WebApps, run the commands below


 


sudo apt-get install ppa-purge


sudo ppa-purge ppa:webapps/preview


Frequently Asked Questions
How to enable Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04?
To enable Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04, open the terminal using Ctrl - Alt - T, add the PPA 'ppa:webapps/preview', and then update your system and enable WebApps by running 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-preview'.


What is the purpose of Ubuntu WebApps?
Ubuntu WebApps is a feature that integrates websites with Ubuntu Unity, allowing direct interaction with websites from the Unity Desktop.


Which websites can be integrated with Ubuntu WebApps?
Popular websites like Gmail, Facebook, and Twitter can be integrated with Ubuntu WebApps, prompting you to add them to Unity.


How to add favorite websites to Unity Launcher using WebApps?
After installing WebApps, you can add your favorite websites to the Unity Launcher, making them easily accessible directly from your desktop.


How to disable Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04?
To disable Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04, run the command 'sudo apt-get install ppa-purge' followed by 'sudo ppa-purge ppa:webapps/preview' in the terminal.


What technology allows the integration of websites with Ubuntu Unity?
Ubuntu WebApps technology enables the integration of websites with Ubuntu Unity, enhancing user experience by providing direct interaction with websites.


What is the keyboard shortcut to open the terminal in Ubuntu?
In Ubuntu, the keyboard shortcut to open the terminal is Ctrl - Alt - T.


Is there a video tutorial available for previewing Ubuntu WebApps?
Yes, there is a YouTube video available that demonstrates how to enable and preview Ubuntu WebApps in Ubuntu 12.04.