* Install Ubuntu MATE MATE/i3 config * Install i3, compton, dconf-editor, and [[https://ulauncher.io/#Download|Ulauncher]] * Move i3 configuration to ~/.config/i3/config * Add compton and Ulauncher to Startup Applications * Change MATE window manager to i3 by running: $ gsettings set org.mate.session.required-components windowmanager i3 * In dconf-editor, remove 'filemanager' from /org/mate/desktop/session/required-components-list MATE theme * Download [[https://www.gnome-look.org/p/1246319/|Ambiant-MATE-Orange]] * Install to the system by running: $ tar -xvf Ambiant-MATE-orange.tgz $ sudo cp -r Ambiant-MATE-orange /usr/share/themes * In Appearance, change the theme to Ambiant-MATE-orange and the icon theme to Ubuntu-Mono-Dark. * Repeat for Login Window. * Change the Login Window background to the [[https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/09/the-new-ubuntu-10-10-default-wallpaper|Ubuntu 10.10 default background]] Plymouth (boot screen) * Install the Ubuntu Plymouth theme: $ sudo apt install plymouth-theme-ubuntu-logo * Change the default Plymouth theme: $ sudo update-alternatives --config default.plymouth * Update the initramfs: $ sudo update-initramfs -u