How do I set Ubuntu 12.04.4 up to have buttons for applications, places, and system like older versions of Ubuntu

Question

I hate change for change sake. My old Ubuntu, no longer supported, had buttons at the top left for applications, places, and system. It was a good system that worked well for me. How can I set up the same thing on Ubuntu 12.04.4.

Answer 1

1. Install gnome fallback by run this following commands:

   sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback

2. If the proccess is done, don't forget sudo apt-get update commands and then logout and press ubuntu icons near login.
3. Switch to gnome fallback
4. Then login to your old ubuntu B).

Good luck

Answer 2

1. First, start Ubuntu software center

2. Search for a package called gnome shell:

3. Install it

4. Logout
5. At the login screen you can now select the icon above and to the right of your username and select Gnome Classic before you logon: