[HOW TO] Install Gnome Shell 3.7 on Ubuntu 13.04

Ubuntu 12.10 and 13.04 supports the Gnome Shell 3.6 and now the updated version of Gnome Shell 3.7 is available to install and run in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail also.

To install the Gnome 3 open the Terminal first:
Clt+Alt+T
Now add these repositories using the command given below from the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:ricotz/testing
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell
If you have already installed Gnome Shell then you can upgrade your packages:
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y
Moreover you can also install the Gnome Shell from the Software Center or Synaptic Package Manager too.

Now Logout your PC and while you are asked to login the password click on the side Icon of the password field and select the Gnome. The image below shows the option to Select the Gnome Interface.

This is supported in Ubuntu 12.10 & 13.04 and later version of the Ubuntu. Install Gnome 3.6 in Ubuntu 12.10 

If you want to return or use the Gnome 2 Shell again run the command given below from the terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome2-team/gnome2
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell
Enjoy using the Gnome Shell of your choice.

                                                        Hope this Helps!
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[HOW TO] Install Gnome Shell 3.7 on Ubuntu 13.04 [HOW TO] Install Gnome Shell 3.7 on Ubuntu 13.04 Reviewed by RefreshIt on 8:34:00 PM Rating: 5

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