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Tags: 18.04   unity   gnome   desktop-environments  
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URL: https://askubuntu.com/q/1035452
Title: Upgraded to Ubuntu 18.04, but I still have old UI
ID: /2018/05/12/Upgraded-to-Ubuntu-18.04_-but-I-still-have-old-UI
Created: May 12, 2018    Edited:  January 6, 2020
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When you were running Ubuntu 16.04 you were on the Unity interface. After upgrading to 18.04 the Unity interface is still there but new interfaces are offered as well. It sounds like you are searching for the Gnome Desktop which you can select from the β€œgear” next to the Sign In button during login:

Ubuntu 18.04 Five Desktops.jpg

You can try all the desktops to see which you like best but keep in mind:

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