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Enabling Compiz Pugin using gsettings
I am in the process of developing my first compiz plug-in and have run across some basic problems during installations. A responder on the compiz forums suggested I begin by modifying an existing ...
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Alt-tab crashes gnome classic desktop (12.04)
I have a fresh install of ubuntu 12.04 and noticed alt-tab wasn't working. I followed some advice and installed compizconfig settings manager, wherein I checked Application Switcher. Then alt-tab ...
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Tutorial on writing compiz plugins for Ubuntu 12.04?
Does there exist a basic up to date tutorial on writing compiz plugins? Smspillaz wrote a great tutorial on the subject, but it is getting out of date as both ubuntu compiz move on to newer versions. ...
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All open Windows fade and stay faded even when responsive
I am experiencing an issue whereby all open windows fade out as if unresponsive and yet are fully functioning. New windows and dialog boxes appear at full brightness but the existing windows do not. ...
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Unity Freezes when pressing Control-S in a program
I don't really know where to start but this is sequence:
I press Control S in Geany / Libre Office, etc.
Suddenly, I loose tob bar and side bar. I can't select anything. Keybinds don't respond. I ...
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ubuntu 12.04 x64 slow start up [closed]
hey i am experiencing very slow start up. i cannot seem to find out why.i notice a high cpu usage (up to 74%)when it "idle". i have do have unity and compiz cube running. but it was all running fine ...
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Only wallpaper is shown after log in [duplicate]
I have installed ubuntu on Virtual Box. Once I run it and log in, wallpaper appears with nothing on it, menu bar, icons etc. nothing. Only cursor is available but right click is unresponsive.
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Compiz does not work well
Well this is the first time I'm with Ubuntu. The problem is that after installing Compiz and extras, I can install the cube and some other elements. But there are problems with: 3d windows, Paint ...
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tried to install compiz now nothing on desktop
I installed ubuntu 12.04 32bit and all seemed well except I wanted compiz fusion too. After installing all the components from the software library, nothing seemed to have changed so I went to the ...
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Ubuntu 12.04, Unity launcher missing [duplicate]
I am new user I just messed up some option in compiz Config Manager and it has to do with Unity. I was on CompizConfigSettings Manager menu and I clicked one of the options and whole Unity tray GONE! ...
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Changing to old-style layout in Ubuntu 12.10 will help avoid unity/nvidia clash [duplicate]
Long story below, question here **
Alright, thanks to you guys I know it's possible to get the old layout in ubuntu, by following this guide:
Is there classic mode in Ubuntu 12.10?
But, is this ...
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Are there any risks to using CCSM in Ubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04.2 64-bit. What is the official, latest position on using CCSM (CompizConfig Settings Manager) under this version of Ubuntu? I've seen conflicting answers and ...
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Disabled desktop expo through compiz manager and now no desktop [duplicate]
I disabled the expo in order to remove the workspaces, but now I dont have anything but blank desktop. the apps panel and the menu panel are gone an dI ahve no idea how to restore them
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CompizConfig not working
The Unity launcher and panel reset they're color to chameleon after restart.I've tried it on several versions of 12.04(12.04,12.04.1,12.04.2).
Reinstalled Úbuntu because it was freezing on shutdown(no ...
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compiz - ctrl alt shift doesn't move windows anymore
After some wrestling with nvidia drivers and compiz, I got everything up and running, only to find that using Ctrl Alt Shift doesn't move windows to different workspaces anymore.
Clicking the window ...
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Compiz KDE Ubuntu 12.04 can't input text to programs and unable to move windows sometimes
Well i finally managed to install KDE with Compiz on Ubuntu 12.04.
Now i have only a few problems left
the biggest problem is that i can not input text into the KDE start menu.. it does popup ...
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Preventing clickthrough when using raise on click
I'm running 12.04 with raise on click enabled. However, the click that raises the window is also passed through to the window itself, meaning a window that has no inert areas visible cannot be raised ...
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Why does the ATI catalyst driver disable compiz config?
After installing the ati catalyst driver for my ATI HD 6000 series VGA, the entire compiz config is NOT running. I don't see a single effect.
Do I need to remove the catalyst to see the visual ...
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How do I fix a problem with VLC that started after a window resize?
Today I had some windows open in workspace 1 and in the workspace below it I had VLC open. When I clicked on the VLC sidebar icon when I was in workspace 1 the window moved up to workspace 1, but it ...
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Brightness Control / Compiz not working after update
I am running Ubuntu 12.04LTS on a Toshiba Satellite P205. The last few updates have been just brutal on this machine for some reason. The one before last changed my Grub and I had nothing but a ...
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Can't change 12.04 windows shadows
I've tried ccsm, editing the metacity-theme-1.xml in the /usr/share/themes/Ambiance/metacity-1 directory, tried gconf; and no such luck.
I can't seem to get the window shadows radius any bigger. I ...
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Disabling All Keyboard Shortcuts Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Hey I want to lock down Ubuntu so that it only has access to chrome and the ability to logout. Is there a way to get rid of all keyboard shortcuts?
Thanks for your help!
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Applications fade and stop responding while trying Ubuntu from USB stick
I read that Compiz makes applications fade darker if they are not responding. The thing is, I am trying Ubuntu 12.04 LTS from the USB stick before installing it for good and this fading is happening ...
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Recent Update crashed Unity and Window manager
I just updated a few packages. Among them was the ubuntu-desktop package (maybe it has something to do with that). After the update the Unity Launcher no longer stacks Items, so I have to scroll. ...
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I've installed gnome-panel, where is it?
I'm confused, I installed this gnome-panel from the Ubuntu Software Center. After that, I can't seem to locate where can I find it. All I see here in the preferences is this Compiz which I find not in ...
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How to prevent/disable Unity's Launcher from launching when dragging (& dropping) a file?
When I drag a file in Nautilus to drop it somewhere else (in a different folder but still within the same Nautilus window), Launcher launches with some "active" icons (the rest of 'em "disabled" / ...
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Is there a way to __DISABLE__ Compiz' Expo plugin's EXPO Animations (ZOOM, etc)?
Perhaps gconf-editor or dconf-editor could help do the trick? However, rumors about CCSM's wanton stability would prevent me from becoming too experimental about this...
Who's Expo's maintainer? Who ...
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how to reinstall the compiz on Ubuntu
I seems like i have messed up something with my Ubuntu compiz and I am not able to do anything in either Gnome with effects environment not with Unity environments with effect, the environment for ...
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No application switcher in compiz settings manager
I had the problem of no Alt+TAB in Gnome classic on Ubuntu 12.10 so after reading a bit I found a solution. The solution consisted of installing CompizConfig Settings Manager and enabling application ...
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not able to login using Gnome classic or Gnome although Gnome with no effects and Unity login works fine
Well i was working on maya when suddenly my keyboard and mouse stopped responding so i had to press the system reset button. After that i recovered my system using fsck.
I even tried rm -rf ...
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Why does Ubuntu 12.04 Unity suddenly blur text and images?
Today after a reboot, Ubuntu blurs text (well, anything that is rendered on screen) whenever focus changes or on any interactions with the desktop.
Example:
Normal good look:
Blurred state:
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Compiz Cube bindings don't seem to work
I have been trying to get the 3D Cube to work however, despite setting a combination for various keys from S1 (VAIO/VAIOFW) to F7 to no avail. What is "Primary" and I am not going to use the "Rotate ...
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Compiz features stopped working when an external monitor is attached
Running 12.04 on a thinkpad T520 with nVidia NVIDIA Quadro NVS 4200M graphics. Just updated to the lasted nvidia 310 driver. Everything works great. However, as soon as I attached an external monitor ...
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Graphic issue on intel945 chipset
I used Intrepid(8.10) and my graphics used to work fine with compiz effects and all(on better resolution than 1024x768).Now I have upgraded to Precise(12.04)but I use gnome classic(with compiz ...
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12.04 - Make Workspaces use the expose feature of compiz
I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 and I just wanted to know if there's a possible way to use the "expose" feature found in CompizConfig Settings Manager as the "Workspaces" icon in the Unity Launcher? I know ...
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disable alt-tab switcher grouping by script or command
In Ubuntu 12.04 with Unity, Alt-Tab lets you switch between groups of windows, and makes it very annoying to switch to a specific window from a group when it is not the last window used.
One way to ...
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How to change the level of animation in Ubuntu 12.10?
In Ubuntu 10.04 there was a special option, which provided you an ability to change an animation level in one click. But it doesn't exist in Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10.
Which parameters I should change ...
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Lost window borders in Firefox while loading a local html file
Firefox 16, Ubuntu 12.04, Gnome Classic Session, Compiz effects enabled.
Is this a bug? Anybody else having this? What shall I do?
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Which is the best place to get live wallpapers for compiz?
I checked on Askubuntu for links to sites offering live wallpapers but got none. Gnome-art doesn't seem to have any (or for that matter I haven't been able to locate them). Where will I get good free ...
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Recovering from a Ubuntu freeze but keep programs running?
On my system, Ubuntu freezes occasionally. The entire display becomes unresponsive - the mouse still moves but nothing happens on click, and with the keyboard I can press Ctrl+Alt+F1 to go to a login ...
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New windows are placed too high and the window toolbar goes behind the
I changed some settings in compiz and now the new windows are placed too high and behind the panel. The settings that I changed were disabling the visual effects only. it is really annoying to always ...
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compiz problems - no effects work, despite the fact that they seem to be properly configured
I've looked through some posts about compiz and either haven't found the answer, or haven't understood what's been said. Could someone help me out?
I installed ubuntu 12.04 through windows 7 (so I ...
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Open an application at a specific location on the screen at startup
I want to open an application at startup on a particular location on the screen.
I've figured out fixing the placement of the window using compizconfig-settings-manager and it works fine if I open ...
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Compiz settings are grayed out
How do I change Compiz settings in 12.04 LTS?
When I try it grays out all the check boxes so I can't change settings!
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Freely Transformable Windows plugin in Compiz
I am running a Dell Inspiron-M5040 with Ubuntu 12.04 dual booting alongside Windows
Memory: 3.5 GiB
Processor: AMD C-60 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics x 2
Graphics: VESA WRESTLER
OS ...
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Alternative to compizconfig for changing windows move key
I'm looking for an alternative for changing windows move key (as seen here:
How to disable window move with alt + left mouse button?).
This seems to be possible directly on Ubuntu 11.04.
I really ...
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How to Alt-Tab switch between windows without popup?
Sometimes I'd like to switch between windows using Alt-Tab or similar shortcut without the popup (showing window thumbnails). Is it possible in 12.04? Thanks.
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How to zoom desktop without Compiz?
First off I am visually impaired and I have used various Windows-based screen zooming applications.
Compiz Advanced Desktop Zoom is fantastic but it totally murders my Wine applications. Turning off ...
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CompizConfig Settings Manager won't work
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 on a virtual machine.
I just downloaded CompizConfig and I tried changing the sizes of the desktop icons and it did not work. I tried to change other setting but they also ...
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Compiz does not work with proprietary nvidia driver
I have a ThinkPad T420 with an NVidia Quadro video card. It crashes constantly when I close this lid (if you are curious..) and I suspect on a problem with nouveau drivers, so I installed the ...
