The Mac menubar for GNOME/Xfce is a gtk2/gnome/xfce application that mimics the look and feel of a Mac-style menubar.
If you are a fan of the Mac-style menubar, then you'll want to check out this software review for the Mac menubar for GNOME/Xfce. This software package provides a Mac-style menubar for gtk2/gnome/xfce.
It's important to note that this is not just one app, but actually consists of 3 pieces of mutually-dependent software. These include a patch for gtk2 (2.10.x and 2.8.x), a gnome panel applet, and an xfce panel plugin (for 4.4+ only).
The sources for this software package are hosted on AUR (Arch User Repository), and the packages are gtk2-aqd, gnome-macmenu-applet, and xfce4-macmenu-plugin. Additionally, there is an xfce plugin that emulates round panel corners: xfce4-corner-plugin.
If you're interested in installing this software, the home page provides a link to an Ubuntu HOWTO for installing the patches and applets. There are also binaries available for Ubuntu Edgy and Arch Linux.
To use this software, you will need GTK+ version 2.8.x, which is a requirement that should be noted. This latest release includes the ability to use ~/.macmenu-tslist for application title substitutes, with a default list being created the first time modification is detected automatically.
Overall, the Mac menubar for GNOME/Xfce is a great option if you prefer the Mac-style menubar and are looking for a software package that provides this feature. It is easy to install and use, and with the latest release, it includes a useful new feature that enhances its functionality.
It's important to note that this is not just one app, but actually consists of 3 pieces of mutually-dependent software. These include a patch for gtk2 (2.10.x and 2.8.x), a gnome panel applet, and an xfce panel plugin (for 4.4+ only).
The sources for this software package are hosted on AUR (Arch User Repository), and the packages are gtk2-aqd, gnome-macmenu-applet, and xfce4-macmenu-plugin. Additionally, there is an xfce plugin that emulates round panel corners: xfce4-corner-plugin.
If you're interested in installing this software, the home page provides a link to an Ubuntu HOWTO for installing the patches and applets. There are also binaries available for Ubuntu Edgy and Arch Linux.
To use this software, you will need GTK+ version 2.8.x, which is a requirement that should be noted. This latest release includes the ability to use ~/.macmenu-tslist for application title substitutes, with a default list being created the first time modification is detected automatically.
Overall, the Mac menubar for GNOME/Xfce is a great option if you prefer the Mac-style menubar and are looking for a software package that provides this feature. It is easy to install and use, and with the latest release, it includes a useful new feature that enhances its functionality.
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