Install Gnome in Ubuntu 11.10 (Unity Desktop)

Here we go again. A new version of Ubuntu is out and if you still don't want to switch from it because of Unity, you are welcome to try and install Gnome. (I didn't try removing or disabling Unity this time, but you are welcome to).
Keep in mind that the new gnome leaves a lot to be desired (like that clock in the middle of the screen) and will take some time to get used to (not as much as Unity though).
Steps:

1. Open shell and run:

     sudo apt-get install gnome-shell

2. Once installed, you have to reboot.

3. After the reboot, on the login window select Gnome classic




An alternative is XFCE, you can either get XUbuntu or do the following:

     sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop

I have done this and it works but Gnome looks like crap, I’m seriously considering switching to another distro like MintLinux. CANONICAL please support GNOME again, Unity is good for tablets, but not for the Desktop, you can put Unity in the netbook version off Ubuntu.

Based on: http://www.virtualhelp.me/linux/470-install-gnome-in-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot