How can I stop the side launcher from autohiding?

Question

How can I get the side menu on my left to stay in place?

And since it's going to stay in place, how can I ensure my application windows don't get hidden (in part) by the menu (ie: their width should be my horizontal resolution - width of the menu)?

Answer 1

• First, install the compizconfig-settings-manager package.
• Open the Unity dash and search for "ccsm". Open the Compiz Config Settings Manager result.
• In CCSM's filter box, type "unity".
• Click the Ubuntu Unity Plugin. Change Hide Launcher to Never.

Answer 2

Follow these instructions (they were written for Natty but should apply to Oneiric as well).

Your application windows should not be hidden by the menu--it will simply be as though they have less screen space to occupy.