Move Minimize, Maximize and Close Buttons to right – Ubuntu 12.04LTS

sudo apt-get install gconf-editor

After it has finished downloading and installing, you should have your normal prompt in the terminal again (the prompt where you can type without unleashing funky characters!). You can now open gconf-editor by typing/copying…

gconf-editor

Now how do I get these buttons on the right?

In the directory tree on the left navigate through the following:

• apps
• metacity
• general

Now in the panel on the right, locate and double click on button_layout

Change the value from “close,maximize,minimize:” to “:minimize,maximize,close”

the original article:

http://www.sudo-juice.com/move-minimize-maximize-and-close-buttons-ubuntu/