This guide covers everything you need to know about Heres 11 Community Wallpapers Chosen for Ubuntu 14 04 LTS Trusty Tahr. Whether you are setting up a fresh Ubuntu installation or maintaining an existing system, the steps and context here should point you in the right direction.
For more background on Ubuntu system administration, see our CLI Basics guide or browse the full Documentation section.
Gallery and Overview
The Ubuntu community regularly contributes artwork for each release cycle. Here is a look at the selections and how to use them on your desktop.
How to Apply
Changing wallpapers and themes in Ubuntu is straightforward:
- Right-click on the desktop and select Change Background (GNOME/Unity) or use the Settings panel for your desktop environment.
- Navigate to the directory where the wallpapers are stored, typically
/usr/share/backgrounds/. - Select the desired image and apply.
Common Pitfalls
Based on years of community feedback and hands-on testing, watch out for these:
- Not updating first โ Running
sudo apt updatebefore installing anything is not optional. Stale package lists cause dependency resolution failures. - Ignoring version compatibility โ Instructions written for Ubuntu 12.04 may not apply directly to 22.04. Always check the target version.
- Skipping backups โ This sounds obvious, but a quick Timeshift snapshot takes two minutes and can save hours of recovery work.
- Mixing PPAs carelessly โ Third-party repositories can conflict with official packages. Add them one at a time and test after each.
