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Just got ubuntu and had trouble with my panel not responding after looking over your site i was able to fix it,it wont move now but hey it works so i am happy for now anyway. can anyone suggest a good basic book? I use ubuntu 9.10

Install gnome-art, and I think this will give you some choice in appearance.

afraid to because my panel keeps disapearing and i have to enter a bunch of commands to get it back but thanks