Can you change the orientation of the Unity launcher?

Question

I was looking at 11.04 pre-Alpha and wondering if I can change the dock orientation. Does the pre-Alpha have this function? Is the idea being implemented as we speak? If not where can I propose this idea?

Answer 1

This feature request was reported as a bug recently, but the request was declined.

Mark Shuttleworth answered:

I'm afraid that won't work with our broader design goals, so we won't implement that. We want the launcher always close to the Ubuntu button.

See also: OMG Ubuntu - Ubuntu Unity launcher won’t be ‘moveable’

Answer 2

I've no idea whether this is being implemented or not (edit: see fluteflute's answer here), but:

• You can submit your ideas for ubuntu at  Ubuntu Brainstorm.

There isn't a proposal yet for your idea, so i suggest you add one. By the way, they are indeed being read by the Ubuntu developers.

Answer 3

unity wont support changing the launcher(please dont call it dock) position afaik. it might have something to do with the fact that ubuntu button in the top left have a relationship with the launcher e.g. the icon will glow if there is pending notification in one of the running apps.