How to install GLX-Dock / Cairo-Dock on ubuntu

Cairo Dock also known as GLX Dock is a Mac style dock for Ubuntu.

To install GLX-Dock / Cairo-Dock on ubuntu 11.04

Method 1:

1.Open ubuntu software center.To open ubuntu software center click Applications icon from unity launcher. And type ubuntu software center in the search applications field.Then click ubuntu software center.
2.Type Cairo-Dock in the search box.

3.click install button.

4.Type your ubuntu password if needed.

5.After the successful installation click Applications icon from unity launcher. And type Cairo-Dock in the search applications field.And click Cairo-Dock to open.

Method 2:

1.Open your Terminal.To Open terminal, click Applications icon from unity launcher. And type terminal in the search applications field.Then click terminal.

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2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team/ppa

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cairo-dock

Type your ubuntu password if needed.

3.After the successful installation click Applications icon from unity launcher. And type Cairo-Dock in the search applications field.And click Cairo-Dock to open.

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