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Ubuntu For Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition
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Ubuntu For Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition

by Rickford Grant
June 2008
Beginner
360 pages
9h 9m
English
No Starch Press
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Customizing the Terminal

As you now well know, the Terminal is a very simple application in terms of looks. It doesn't have to be, however, because you can spice things up a bit if you're so inclined. Not only can you change the background and text colors in the Terminal, but you can even display one of your favorite photos as a background (as shown in Figure 8-13) or make the background transparent…well, kind of transparent anyway.

A Terminal window with customized background and font colors

Figure 8-13. A Terminal window with customized background and font colors

To change the Terminal background, go to the Terminal Edit menu, and select Current Profile. When the Editing Profile window appears, click the ...

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