How to Install Docky Development Build from a PPA in Ubuntu

Last Updated: June 4, 2020

Docky is unarguably the most popular docking application among the Linux community. As its developers say, Docky may as well be the "finest dock no money can buy." In this article, you will find out how to install the bleeding-edge version of Docky in Ubuntu from its official PPA.

Steps

1
Enable third party and community software repositories from your "Software Sources"
2
Start the legendary Linux terminal from Accessories>Terminal
3
Punch in these commands without the quotes:
- - "sudo add-apt-repository ppa:docky-core/ppa"
  - "sudo apt-get update"
  - "sudo apt-get install docky"
  - Then start Docky from Accessories>Docky
4
Run Docky after installation and you will see Dock bar at the bottom of the desktop.

Warnings

Only for Ubuntu and its spin-offs like SuperOS, PinguyOS etc

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You must have GNOME and a compositing manage like compiz or beryl enabled.

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