Customizing Ubuntu for netbook

The default theme used in Ubuntu does not fit well with the rather limited resolution of a netbook. With its 1024x600 resolution, sometimes the bottom part of the window simply cannot show up. No slidebar is available for me, therefore there is no way for me to move down to press the essential confirm button there. So I am investigating ways to get things improved. Below are what I do today.
  • Go to System -> Preferences -> Appearance.
  • Under the Fonts tab, click the Details button. Set the resolution to be 84 dots per inch (dpi). This is by far the smallest dpi setting that still makes the font look pleasant.
  • Under the Theme tab, select Glider. The windows under this theme is by so far I know using minimum height to display title bar and menu bar. This helps to save a little vertical space. You may as well click on the Customize button to work on minor modification of the theme.
  • Right click on the top panel, select "Properties". Under the General tab, lower the size to be the minimum possible (20).
These actions altogether should alleviate the issue a little bit, while preserving the good looking of the Desktop and the windows.

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