Will Unity 2D hide the launcher when windows are maximized?

Question

If "One of the design goals of Unity is to reduce the clutter of the desktop, another is to use space more efficiently." Then why not hide the multi-color launcher when your windows are maximized on a small laptop? So i can see it just when I'm going to use it.

The desktop looks very cool when applications are not maximized by the way :)

Answer 1

This is now implemented in Unity 2D for Natty. I encourage you to try it out using our daily PPA:

https://launchpad.net/~unity-2d-team/+archive/unity-2d-daily

References:

• How do I install the Unity 2D desktop?
• What are PPAs and how do I use them?

Answer 2

gconf-editor > desktop > unity-2d > launcher> edit key from 0 to 1/2 and tick "use strut"

• How do I use the gconf editor?

Answer 3

I am sure it will It already does on the normal Unity its a compiz setting it has been stated that this and many other enhancements are to be ported to unity 2d