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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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0answers
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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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1answer
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Compiz not working on 11.10? [closed]
My PC Specifications:
DELL gx620
Pantuim 4 3.20GHZ [HT] EMT64
2G in RAM
Nvidia Quadro fx1700
So why can't I use Compiz effects.
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4answers
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Quickly minimize/hide all windows, preferably with mouse - 11.10 specifc
How can I minimize/hide all my windows quickly, same as moving mouse to lower right in Windows XP?
I don't want a command-line option.
Ideally, I want to move the mouse to trigger it, or perhaps ...
1
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0answers
644 views
Minimize, Maximize, Close buttons dissapear [closed]
I noticed that the minimize, maximize and close buttons on top of every window would randomly disappear and I noticed it is after I open transmission. Going to compiz fusion -> settings and unclicking ...
1
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0answers
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Can't login to unity-3D [closed]
whenever I chose Ubuntu(unity-3D) from login .it results an empty background without unity launcher and desktop icons .. I switched to console mode and tried unity --reset and unity --replace . Both ...
0
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1answer
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Can compiz be installed on Ubuntu 11.10?
I always used Compiz with Debian,
Does it work correctly with Ubuntu 11.10?
If yes, what is the command that I need use to install it?
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3answers
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Ubuntu 12.04. Compiz Failure. Computer has nothing to use
I updated to Ubuntu 12.04 with Compiz..now Compiz is failing and I have no tool bars or ways of getting to applications except for firefox from a link presented from sending an error report. How am I ...
0
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1answer
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Interface stopped working when Compiz effects are on
I've been running Gnome-classic with Compiz effects since the release of 11.10.
Today, I rebooted, and the gnome panel, docky window manager, and basically all interface elements stopped loading when ...
1
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1answer
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How to hide/remove “exit, minimize, maximize” bar on top of the application when not maximized, showing only the application/program on the desktop
I'm an on and off novice ubuntu user, last used 9.04 and installed 11.10 a week ago. What I want to happen, edit unity to suit how I use my computer:
Copy the way xmonad (www.xmonad.org) shows its ...
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2answers
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Compiz uses 100%CPU since nvidia update
This morning, I logged into Unity 3D and noticed that everything was really slow and unresponsive. I pressesd ctrl + alt+ F1 to open a terminal and diagnose the problem. It turns out that compiz is ...
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3answers
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Does Compiz Work on Ubuntu 11.10
I am runing Ubuntu 11.10 and was wondering if compiz (I think that is the right name for the program, the one that lets you have wobbly windows right?) works on Ubuntu 11.10. I saw some comments in ...
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1answer
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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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2answers
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How to reset CCSM opacity back to 100%?
By mistake i set CCSM's opacity to 0 so when I run it it looks as if it wasn't open. How to reset it to 100% opaque without resetting compiz???
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3answers
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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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1answer
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Why doesn't `unity --reset` work?
I want to reset Unity. But when I type unity --reset I get the following error:
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension ...
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0answers
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cube desktop problem [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Will compiz cube work in unity
I am using intel i3 480M, intel hd graphics, ubuntu 11.10 unity desktop laptop.
I chose cube desktop and rotate cube using the ccsm. It ...
1
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1answer
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top panel black again after I set the transparency
In unity I set panel opacity to transparent, then I do the following:
Open Workspace Switcher
Drag a full screen window to another workspace twice
And the top panel change black.
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2answers
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Sliding Workspaces
I only recently started using Ubuntu a few days ago (11.10), so sorry if I fail to mention specific things that may help someone answer me. That's probably why this is going to come out wordy.
I ...
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2answers
798 views
Unity 2d and 3d both running
Ok. I installed Ubuntu 11.10 on my computer and everything works fine. I installed Compiz config Settings, and it shows that the Ubuntu Unity Plugin is unchecked. I researched and found out that I am ...
3
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1answer
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cairo-dock icons degrade to question marks over time
In an up to date 11.10 the Cairo-Dock icons gradually become blue ? circle icons after a few hours or days after restart. The launchers still work when clicked, but they become harder to identify as ...
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3answers
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Force disable snapping windows
How can I reliably disable snapping windows? When I drag a window around by its titlebar and near the upper edge, it tints and wants to maximize if I let go of the mouse then (trying to park my app ...
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3answers
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Title bar disappears suddenly when Compiz is enabled
I am running Lubuntu 11.10 (LXDE based on Ubuntu 11.10). A few days ago, I installed the Macbuntu, but it isn't compatible with LXDE and so, I uninstalled it. And today I installed Compiz (I have ...
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1answer
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Gnome Session Fallback with Compiz -> Alt Click on Panel
As described here is is possible to enable the window snapping by activating Compiz. However this also disables the Alt+ ability on the panel. So after activating Compiz it is not possible anymore to ...
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1answer
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Why do I have two (2) launchers after customizing my Unity setup with ccsm?
Just installed Ubuntu Oneric (11.10) and Compizconfig Settings Manager, made some tweaks, everything is looking great. However, now I have two launchers and these settings do not start automatically ...
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1answer
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How do I move applications from one workspace to another [closed]
I'm using 11.10 - please can someone let me know how can I move programs from one workspace to another.
I'm used to the Gnome-2 style - is there a way to achieve something similar in 11.10?
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3answers
1k views
Cannot resize launcher icons in Unity
I am using Oneiric. I have Unity 4.28 installed. I have also installed CCSM, Ubuntu Tweak, Dconf tools and MyUnity. I have tried resizing the launcher icons using these tools, but none of them are ...
5
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1answer
781 views
Top bar is eating my title bars
I'm trying not to hate Unity, but I'm still not in love.
If I have windows non-maximized, I often find that the window is stuck so the title bar is hidden by my Unity top bar. I had to enable ...
2
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1answer
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compiz moves wine windows
Since Ubuntu 11.10 compiz does not position wine menues correct but moves them to the screen's right corner.
screenshot 1 : http://media.cdn.ubuntu-de.org/forum/attachments/3900002/Bildschirmfoto.png ...
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1answer
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CCSM doesn't work when changing launcher visibility or number of workspaces
The compizconfig setting manager doesn't work on my 11.10 installation of Ubuntu. I've tried setting the launcher panel visibility to "never" and changing the number of workspaces in the virtual box, ...
0
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1answer
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Why does Compiz suddenly stop working?
I have 11.10 installed and have deactivated the Compiz animated effects, but have turned on wobbly windows. So, in short, windows don't fade / slide / etc, but they wobble.
I can't find a pattern, ...
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0answers
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Ubuntu 11.10 always end up with a black desktop and visibile mouse cursor after only a few days from a fresh install [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?
before going to reinstall the system again I decided to open a new thread here because I realized ...
3
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1answer
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Black blocks and lines on screen
I often get lines and blocks on screen. Some of them disappear after scrolling application window back and forth, but some of them don't.
Seems like something is wrong with screen refresh or compiz ...
0
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1answer
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How do I fix the window grid feature?
I recently noticed that my Ubuntu 11.10 "window-grid" function is not working normally. It simply doesn't respond to my window drags to edges. I installed compizconfig-settings-manager and checked ...
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0answers
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Windows get lost moving between workspaces in Expo [closed]
Is there any way to fix this? I'm using Ubuntu 11.10.
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2answers
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How do I focus an “urgent” application?
Sometimes applications will wiggle in the launcher and have a blue triangle. (See compiz config settings for Unity.)
How can I set a keyboard command to bring that application to the front in Ubuntu ...
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2answers
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Different Wallpapers for each desktop in 11.10
I know this has already been discussed in different post, (Is it possible to have a different background for each workspace?)
but the solutions were for 11.04. I want to have a different wallpaper ...
4
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1answer
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How do I make my windows “wavy”?
I installed an Ubuntu version about 6 months ago, and in the appearance settings, I could check a box that made the windows "wavy" when you move them. Like, whenever you moved a window side to side, ...
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1answer
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Jerky/laggy scrolling
I run 11.10 with unity, NVidia Quadro NVS 140M with driver 280.13.
In a fresh session, graphics performance is ok. However, after a while or with some open applications, 2D-scrolling performance ...
2
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1answer
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How do I stop Compiz from crashing when I change some configuration? [closed]
My story is this:
I have a laptop toshiba satellite A665-SP6004, Intel Core i7 inside, Nvidia GeForce GT 330M graphics.
I recently switch to ubuntu 11.10 and I have experienced some problems, one of ...
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2answers
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Can I set my Optimus Nvidia card to run Unity3D with bumblebee?
I'd like to know whether I can run compiz on my Nvidia card to speed things up. It's a Dell XPS15 laptop but I'm mostly using it as a desktop, so battery life is not important. Apparently my Intel ...
2
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1answer
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Compiz no longer auto starts on login
When I first installed Ubuntu 11.10 with Gnome-Classic, Compiz wouldn't run, and so I solved it by asking here on askubuntu.
However, after the most recent set of updates a couple days ago, Compiz no ...
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2answers
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Can I uninstall Compiz if only using Gnome-Shell?
I already know that I can uninstall Unity if I'm using Gnome-Shell exclusively, but I'm also wondering if it's safe to uninstall Compiz when I'm only using Gnome-Shell, since as far as I know, ...
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1answer
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How do I Change the Number of Workspaces (and, Ideally, Make Compiz Work) With 64-bit Oneiric and Ironhide? [closed]
Ok first off I know that there are a million "how do I change the number of workspaces" questions, but please keep reading: this one is different, I promise.
I have installed Oneiric on a new Dell ...
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1answer
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Compiz grid plugin places window on two virtual desktops
When I use the "Put Right" function of the Compiz grid plugin to maximize a window on the right half of a desktop, a two-pixel stripe of the window ends up on the next virtual desktop just to the ...
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2answers
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Compiz Grid doesn't resize to different sizes
I just started using 11.10 on my new work computer for my new job.
I used to be able to use the Grid compiz plugin so that when I hit a direction key multiple times it will cycle between 3 different ...
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2answers
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How to enable desktop effects on my Ubuntu 11.10?
I installed Ubuntu 11.10 yesterday, and have been struggling with enabling desktop effects for hours. I downloaded the CompizConfig Settings Manager, and tried selecting-deselcting various items. But ...
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2answers
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Is there a way in Ubuntu 11.10 to configure the “mouse-on-edges” effects?
In Ubuntu 10.10 with Simple Compiz I has a configuration to show the desktop, or show all open windows, when the mouse cursor go to an edge. Now, how can I do it with Ubuntu 11.10?
The configuration ...
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1answer
2k views
How to reenable autostart of compiz?
After upgrading to 11.10 compiz won't start automatically and I have to run compiz --replace after each reboot. How to start it automatically instead?
2
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1answer
2k views
Compiz Desktop Cube Problem
I enabled the desktop cube and when I restart PC ....on desktop I can't see anything and all panel on desktop are gone and at the time of login when I select ubuntu 2d then it works fine.
