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Till now I was working with Ubuntu 16.04, with classic GNOME flashback (I don't remember where did I install it from).

Now I moved finally to 20.04, and tried to install the same, but somehow it looks much less elegant to me.

While this is how it looks in 16.04: Ubuntu 16.04 Classic GNOME flashback

This is how it looks after installing it on 20.04: Ubuntu 20.04 Classic GNOME flashback

I wonder whether this is how it is, or should I install another package or something.

guyaloni
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You have to try MATE as in Ubuntu MATE. Install it with

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ubuntu-mate-desktop^

then reboot, login to MATE session and enjoy classical traditional desktop without bells and whistles.

Customization is possible by running MATE Tweak after installation - you can switch Panel layout to Traditional layout (as in GNOME 2) -

Traditional MATE on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

or try more modern layouts which suite your needs.

Additional note:

  • you can make a screenshot with opened context menus by running MATE Screenshot with timeout in interactive mode by mate-screenshot -i command.
  • you may want to read Ubuntu MATE Guide to know Ubuntu MATE system.
  • you may want to read MATEwiki to know MATE desktop.
  • you may want to talk with Ubuntu MATE Community on the corresponding site.
N0rbert
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You might be able to use old theme:

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme 'Ambiance'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface icon-theme 'ubuntu-mono-dark'

But I don't know how good/bad old theme works in 20.04.

muktupavels
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