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How to shut down the system while using GNOME desktop environment in Ubuntu 11.10
I am using Ubuntu 11.10, and I have GNOME and KDE desktop environments installed on it. While I am using Unity, I am able to see the shutdown option and able to shutdown the system by clicking that ...
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Desktop session crashed. How to revert back?
Recently I tried to install gnome fallback session through synaptic package manager. But after restart my session is crashed. There is nothing in Unity panel, nothing in dash, nothing in top panel. ...
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Desktop not working after removing unity 11.10
in ubuntu 11.10 on a macbook pro 7.1 i just removed unity and installed back gnome, everything is working perfectly but the desktop. Looks like i can't right-click on it, (while i can on panels and ...
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How can I change the number of workspaces in `Workspace Grid` extension?
I installed Workspace Grid extension and the default setup came with 2 x 3 workspaces.
But, I only want 2 x 2.
I tried to edit this configuration in https://extensions.gnome.org/local/, ...
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Will upgrading from 11.10 to 12.04 restore Unity?
Yesterday, I upgraded my Ubuntu 11.04 tot 11.10. After some trouble I managed to remove Unity and I installed GDM & gnome-shell as a replacement. I configured it a bit: installed some extensions, ...
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mouse touch pad becomes unresponsive some times
I have a dual boot laptop with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10 loaded.Things have been working fine
I am using Ubuntu 11.10 from past 1.5 years, recently I came up with this problem that the touchpad ...
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Cannot restart Ubuntu after replacing Unity with Gnome and purging lightdm
I am running Ubuntu 11.10. I used the directions here to replace Unity with Gnome. It seemed to work fine until the end of step 2 when I rebooted the computer. When I chose the default option, I just ...
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Extension Gmail Notifier requires Goa, Soup, Gio typelibs
I tried to install Gmail Notify on GNOME 3 but it was not working. When I click over the icon, it says
"Extension requires Goa, Soup, Gio typelibs".
What does it mean? How can I fix this and ...
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How to start Image Viewer in front?
I use image viewer on the gnome shell. Yet when I am in file manager and open an image, the image opens in the background.
How to start in front of everything else?
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How to connect to “alt.os.linux.ubuntu” newsgroup
I want to access the alt.os.linux.ubuntu newsgroup and read the threads. I appreciate if someone could tell me how to add this newsgroup. I downloaded PAN, but they are asking for server names for ...
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How to reverse colors for the current window in gnome shell?
I dislike that most websites use a black font on white background for their sites, as it gets too tiresome for me to read.
Back in the days of 11.04, using Gnome2 with compiz, there actually was a ...
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Gnome shell reverts to Gnome 2
I have the same problem as on this thread.
Output of gnome-shell replace:
(gnome-shell:3136): Gdk-WARNING **: The program 'gnome-shell' received an X Window System error.
This probably reflects a ...
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frozen app menu [closed]
While a previous question regarding this has been closed without answers, this doesn't help to solve the problem.
From time to time Netbeans will cause this behavior, but it's hard to say exactly ...
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How to get Wavy windows effect ( Compiz) in GNOME shell Ubuntu 11.10 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Compiz-like effects in Gnome shell?
I read lot of links, but didn't found the way to get "wobbly windows" effects
Does anyone know, how to get this effect in GNOME ...
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Problems, connecting Android ICS to Ubuntu using MTP
I've followed this tutorial from this blog which very clearly explains how to connect Android phone with ICS to Ubuntu so that one can access phone's sdcard (MTP access).
I passed all the procedure ...
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Switch user shortcut in Gnome Shell UI?
I cannot seem to find a default switch-user shortcut in Gnome Shell. Does such exist?
If not, how can I make the one? I mean, I know that I should go to Keyboard Shortcuts tool (Custom shortcuts ...
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Ubuntu 11.10 stops responding when gnome-classic is chose from the login screen
I upgrade Ubuntu from 10.04 to 11.10, therefore pass from Gnome to Unity.
When I tried doing changing it to Gnome, the screen went blank. I have tried this many times and the same thing happens ...
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Gnome shell does not work?
I installed gnome shell but when I start it it's the design of gnome classic...
what can I do? I already reinstalled it. I have Ubuntu 11.10.
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Despite disabling Compiz snapping, windows still snap to a location after their focus is lost
I've had this problem on 11.10 and 12.04. I'm using the GNOME Classic desktop. I have Unity uninstalled. I have a Nvidia Quadro graphics card and I'm using the proprietary driver.
I've disabled ...
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How to disable PIN on SIM card
My SIM card is stuck inside the slot of my laptop and I can't get it out without causing further damage to my laptop.
Every time I log in gnome-shell prompts me for the PIN. Whether I am about to use ...
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Ubuntu 11.10 GNOME shell stuck in fallback mode
I installed ubuntu 11.10, gnome shell is stuck in fallback mode (not able to change to fallback mode off from 'System Settings'. Choose 'System Information' then 'Graphics'), I think it can be a video ...
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Dell Inspiron 8100 won't Suspend or Hibernate
have a Dell Inspiron 8100 running Lubuntu 11.10 & doing it very well with one exception. Will not enter Suspend or Hibernate. Would really like it to suspend when the lid is closed. When I close ...
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Gnome shell does not log out properly in Ubuntu 11.10
My problem is that when I log out from a gnome shell session I get a blank screen instead of the display manager. If I close the lid to suspend and then open it again, I get the display manager and I ...
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Sound indicator + control disappeared in Shell
The sound indicator in the Gnome Shell panel sometimes disappears, I didn't notice any action from my side that may have triggered it. When I open the sound settings manually, I can't adjust anything ...
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How can I disable “SHIFT + NUMLOCK” from toggling on the MouseKeys? [closed]
Is there a way to prevent the shortcut key "SHIFT + NUMLOCK" from toggling on the MouseKeys feature ?
I can't find it under "System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts".
I am running Oneiric / Gnome 3
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menu bar not visible on gnome-calculator
I want to set my gnome calculator in programming mode to do some hex calculations but there is no menu bar visible on the gcaltool app.
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NX session window icon shrinks and is non-responsive, but remote session still active
This is a tough problem to summarise in one line! Steps to re-produce:
From Ubuntu Unity desktop (I've experienced this is 11.10 and 12.04), start an NX session with a remote server
[do something ...
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How to make gnome-shell launch the first app when pressing enter in overview [closed]
I'm using gnome-shell with ubuntu 11.10 and I was wondering if there was a way to make gnome-shell launch the first app found when pressing enter in overview, as it works with unity.
Typical usecase:
...
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1answer
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Image info (resolution, etc) inside of Nautilus
I use Ubuntu 11.10 with Gnome 3 (gnome shell) UI.
Is it possible to get a quick image info by clicking or hovering the image, without having to right click -> properties -> image ?
I often have to ...
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How can I prevent Libre Office to start unexpected when I start other applications? [closed]
I am on Ubuntu 11.10/64bit with Gnome 3.
Regards
[update]
I trying to say that when I start an application like Nautilus LibreOffice starts as well. Sometimes this also happens when I open a ...
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Intel HD Graphics Works on Unity, but no in Gnome shell
I cant play starcraft 1 in Gnome shell(to slow), in unity runs perfect .Why?
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Why does a Stopped VLC inhibit Suspend?
When VLC is running, it prevents the computer from suspending.
I want it to allow suspend IF VLC is stopped (the media finished playing).
How can this be done?
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Use compiz on startup, compiz --replace bad?
I want to run compiz on startup instead of the default window manager in the Gnome Classic Gnome Shell Fallback. My problem is that I can't find the "correct" way to do this. I have tried a bunch of ...
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How can I change my “Desktop bar”? [closed]
The problem:
In Gnome 3.4 when I click the main menu, it's white. The text of the menu is also white.
Original text:
I have a problem. When I installed the new version of Gnome (3.4) the "Desktop ...
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Problem after upgrade to GNOME Shell 3.4 (Ubuntu 11.10)
I updated the GNOME Shell by these points:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ricotz/testing
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo ...
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Add more disk space to partition (11.10)
Ubuntu is complaining that it's running out of space, and indeed, df yields:
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/loop0 17G 15G 462M 98% /
/dev/sda2 ...
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The most Fn-Hotkeys don't work on an Lenovo T420, how do I fix this? [closed]
The most hotkeys don't work, like hibernate and the lock-function. But the keys for brightness for example do.
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Gnome 3 Ati Fan always on
Hello I am using Ubuntu 11.10 with Gnome 3 installed. I have issues with the fan (I know that there are many threads about this but nothing has worked).
I am using Dell Studio XPS 1640 running ...
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How to remove bottom panel in Gnome Shell
How do you remove that obnoxious pseudo-invisible bottom panel in Gnome Shell in 11.10? Network Manager is especially annoying, as it will place a large "Network Disconnected!" tab that won't go away ...
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PrintScreen doesn't work when I'm in a context menu
I usually take screenshots printscreen which calls into gnome-screenshots. Today I noticed that it doesn't work when the context menu is open. The simplest case is when I right click on desktop and ...
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Unable to login following permission changes in device manager (11.10 + Gnome)
(Running Gnome 3 on Ubuntu 11.10)
Everything working well (at least a couple of months), until recently when I changed the permissions through the device manager on the sda1 /2/ 3 drives, thinking it ...
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Setting desktop background with gconftool-2 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to change desktop background from command line in Unity?
gconftool-2 --type string --set /desktop/gnome/background/picture_filename /path/file.jpg
doesn't work. It ...
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How to speed up Gnome Shell with Nvidia [closed]
Are there any tricks for speeding up Gnome Shell, such as by disabling any extra "flashy" features?
I tried installing the Disable Window Animations Extension, but I haven't noticed any difference.
...
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How can I remove icons from the GNOME Shell panel?
I tried to use the gmenu-simple editor, but it said it can't find it. It's just for a good look.
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1answer
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Add New Printer disabled - grayed out using Gnome Shell
I'm running Gnome Shell in Ubuntu 11.10.
When I go to Gnome Control Center and click on printers, the Add New Printer button is grayed out (disabled).
When I logged into Unity, I added the network ...
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Logging in over and over again. How to fix this? [closed]
Ok, I messed up. I installed ubuntu 11.10, installed awesome wm and removed unity, to have something to fall back on, I also installed gnome-session-fallback.
I was messing around and did the ...
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Enabling compiz effects on Gnome3
How can I enable compiz effects on Gnome3 on ubuntu 11.10?
I already installed ccsm and compiz-plugins-extra.
What else should I do?
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How do you create a custom application launcher in Gnome Shell?
How do you create a custom application launcher in Gnome Shell?
I have a local Eclipse installation that I'd like to be to quickly launch. So I created a symlink to the eclipse binary and placed it ...
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3answers
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How do I maximize the sound volume on a Macbook Pro in GNOME Shell?
How do you maximize sound volume in Gnome Shell under Ubuntu 11.10?
I have a Macbook, and my sound and volume keys generally work, but even if I use the volume keys to set volume to 100%, the sound ...
2
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1answer
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Keyboard shortcuts get randomly reset [closed]
I'm facing a rather weird issue in the past few days after doing a clean install of Ubuntu Oneiric (w/ gnome-shell) on my recently-bought Asus U36SD.
I set up my keyboard shortcuts using System ...
