So I’ve been customizing my system for a few days now to look more like a mac-book, and I’ve found this program called “plank”, which is supposed to be a mac-like dock for Linux. However, it doesn’t operate or function correctly, as I use fedora KDE Spin. I was trying to install Pantheon, but I don’t think its supported anymore, or at least the package does not exist.
No match for argument: pantheon desktop
Error: Unable to find a match: pantheon desktop
I would love to know if anyone has any ideas to make my system look like MacOS, without a massive headache.
I think the most MacOS-like look is GNOME with Dash-to-Dock extension, at least for me
You can install a global theme like MacSonoma.
You can find more information about it on the GitHub. https://github.com/vinceliuice/MacSonoma-kde
Haven’t used Plank in ages, I highly doubt it works under Wayland. I recommend getting Latte Dock instead, and you could use a macOS icon theme to go with it.
Latte Dock
I already got the theming for macos done from the KDE store app lol, I’ll try Latte then, and see if that works.
Keep in mind that Latte Dock is no longer maintained.
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Glad to know, thanks for the heads up.
When I went to the repo, I didn’t see any message saying it was unmaintained.
GNOME with the dash-to-dock extension is all you need to emulate most of the MacOS experience. Use gnome-tweaks to move the window buttons to the left, and that’s it as far as I know
I honestly think the best way to emulate Mac OS is by using KDE. Make a dock at the bottom, add a menu bar up top and add a system tray, choose an appropriate plasma theme and you’re done.
I actually like that idea! That’s the only thing I’m missing, and I forgot macOS had the top bar at the top. I never used it, but I know and seems creators use it, so I know what it looks like to some extent.
@jennraeross @Synther macbook works too
I don’t like the proprietary nature of Macs though 🥲
Heh, por que no los dos? I’ve got a MacBook, thinkpad and steam deck. Thinkpad runs pop os, steam deck is used as a small gaming desktop with the described setup (as well as krohnkite since I’m addicted to tiling)
It depends what you like on MacOS the most.
If you value the look and want to make it as similar as possible, then use KDE with some of the great global themes. Two docks, one large and cut off on the sides as application dock at the bottom, and a thin one with status icons and global menu at the top. Then one of the many popular Mac themes and animations. Looks very similar!
If you like it’s simplicity, polish and gestures, take a look at Gnome with some extensions and modifications (dash to dock, window icons all on and left, etc.).
Also, something MANY forget, XFCE and Cinnamon exist too and can also be modified to look very similar, at least compared to some older versions (no blur and so on). Sadly, they don’t support Wayland yet.
The real question is: Why do you want to do that? I mean, yeah, Linux is about choice, and I absolutely respect that, and if you love the theme of MacOS then go for it.
But there are SO many other great concepts around. Plasma is unique, and Gnome even more with it’s simplicity and amazing workflow. Pantheon isn’t a clone of MacOS and maybe not the best choice in general from what I’ve heart.
But yeah, in short, try KDE and modify it.
I don’t think Pantheon even supports Wayland, although I could be wrong.
If you’re fine with giving up customisability and trying a new distro, you could give Elementary OS a spin. It uses the pantheon DE, and the entire OS is designed around offering a mac-like experience.
Otherwise Gnome and some customisations will be your best bet IMO, if anything it might be the ideal route to stick with here
I managed to get latte Dock customized to my liking. It works fine and I can get my work done with ease. I do have elementary, an old version mind you, on my Ventoy usb drive if I ever need it.
