How to install numix theme and its icons in ubuntu 16.10

Ubuntu is one of the most used GNU / Linux distributions if not the most used. The Canonical operating system has gained great popularity among users thanks to its good workmanship and ease of use. However, Ubuntu also has its weak points, the main one is an unappealing aesthetic with color schemes and icons rather typical of many years ago. Beautify your Ubuntu with the Numix theme.

Give a new look to your Ubuntu with Numix

Fortunately, changing the appearance of Ubuntu is very simple, we just need to install a new theme to enjoy a much more attractive aesthetic and according to current times. One of the most popular themes in recent years is Numix which also has its own icons and is very easy to install on Ubuntu from its PPA repository. To install the theme in your Ubuntu you only need to execute the following commands in the terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: numix / ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install numix-gtk-theme numix-icon-theme-circle

You can also install Numix wallpapers with the following command:

sudo apt-get install numix-wallpaper- *

With this you will already have the theme and its icons installed in your Ubuntu, to establish you will need to use the Unity Tweak Tool that you can install for free with the following command:

sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool

You only have to open Unity Tweak Tool and go to the " Appearance " and " Theme " section to change the theme of your Ubuntu for your new installed theme.