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Top and Bottom toolbars disappear after changing “Workspace Switcher Preferences” following 10.04 to 12.04 upgrade
I updated from 10.04 to 12.04 yesterday. I used Gnome instead of Unity.
I also was configured to have a single row of 6 screens/desktops in the "Workspace Switcher Preferences". After the upgrade ...
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Ctrl + Alt + Arrow key doesn't switch workspaces
My Ctrl+Alt+Arrow key fails to switch my workspace, but this is only true if
NumLock is on
I press Ctrl followed by the Alt key
I'm using the left Alt key
I'm logged in as me (as opposed to a guest)
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Is there a workspace handler in Unity like that of gnome-shell?
I used gnome-shell for a while and I became addicted to the possibility to add workspaces simply moving a window in the last one on bottom; and obviously to remove all remaining empty workspace except ...
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Windows not visible in Expo
I recently changed a series of settings in ccsm, (the cube, wobbly windows, and a few animations). Somewhere in the process, the 'Workspace switcher'/'Expo' stopped working properly. Pressing ...
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Different wallpapers for each workspace in Ubuntu 13.04. Fusion extra's not available. Is there another fix? [duplicate]
I have been looking everywhere for an answer to my question. Tries just about every guide there is and went through all of the ubuntu forums.
This is not a duplicate question as the answers to the ...
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Remmina's full screen toolbar disappeared permminatly
I'm using remmina to connect to a few windows servers using RDP. I'm on a dual monitor system, and remmina is always full screen on one. I'm also using multiple Workspaces and switch between them.
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Fast, lightweight alternative to Compiz' Expo Plugin?
Are there any fast, lightweight alternatives to Compiz' Expo Plugin (which are compatible with / capable of running alongside Unity & Compiz) in standard Ubuntu?
I'm looking for sth that's almost ...
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How to open and place a new window in another workspace automatically under Unity?
The basic idea is like tiling window manager with a fixed identical grid system.
I don't want windows piled up in a same desktop(workspace).
We can have a huge virtual desktop like setting up ...
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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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When Compiz' EXPO plugin crashes (or causes .. to crash), can one tty-kill the EXPO plugin *only* (rather than taking down Unity/Compiz altogether)?
It seems to me that the EXPO plugin does, unfortunately (?), not constitute a separate process (?) which could be ended/killed if needed.
Is this correct?
And, if so, is there still a way to ...
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How to prevent applications from separate workspaces all landing on a single workspace when docking back into docking-station?
Now that finally docking seems to be fully supported on my system, hurray!, I can address a relatively minor issue (or even a bug ?):
Normally, I have (all) four workspaces populated with my standard ...
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Fixed Window Placement - How can I switch to a specific workspace upon opening an application?
I've configured Terminal to always open on workspace 3 using Compiz - this is working fine. What I want is for Terminal to open on workspace 3 and for workspace 3 to become my active workspace.
For ...
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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 make Expo list windows from all workspaces?
When I press Win+W expo only shows the windows of the current workspace. I remember 12.04 had a similar problem (it was a Compiz bug) and there was a PPA to solve that (see this question). The problem ...
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How to make a window seen in only one viewport?
I have 2 viewports on Ubuntu. If I drag a window in Viewport #1 just a bit to the right (until a bit of its right part is out of the viewport), it starts to appear in Viewport #2.
Is there any way to ...
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How to personalize number/arrangement of workspaces? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I reduce or increase the number of workspaces in Unity?
I want to set 6 horizontal workspaces on my Ubuntu 12.04 with Unity.
The "solutions" suggested here and ...
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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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Switch windows only in current workspace and display
I have recently acquired a second display for use with my laptop running Ubuntu with xfce and compiz. However, one thing that has been bugging me is window switching: my second monitor has 2 windows ...
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Why do some applications' windows open in another workspace?
In particular when I open IDLE (python integrated environment) it opens in one of the other workspaces and in the launcher it is shown as > i.e. in another workspace.
Why this happens?
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I'm having issues setting up my workspaces to hold different backgrouns. Can anyone help? [closed]
im trying to put in different images for each workspace (i have all the images ready) but every time i try to load up gconf-editor is says its not there or something... i went into the settings and i ...
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Unity displaces windows when switching workspaces
This has happened to me on both the 12.04 installs I have tried.
Sometimes, maybe 3 times a day, when I switch workspaces to go to programs I leave open in other workspaces, the Window isn't ...
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Unity 3D rename workspaces?
Any good way to rename workspaces in Unity 3D (e.g. compiz)?
Back when I was running metacity (e.g. old Gnome 2) we could called them useful names like "Personal", "Work", "Development", "Media", ...
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Compiz cube not working with 12.04 in gnome classic or unity
I have a fresh install of ubuntu 12.04 on my Dell Studio XPS (Specs at end of post) with nvidia-current installed as the proprietary drivers and I'm mainly using Gnome Classic but this issue does ...
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How to keep windows from snapping back from neighbouring workspace? [closed]
When I move an unmaximized open window out of the way (e.g. for copying between two apps), and it's partially (e.g. 1/2 or 3/4th of its surface) into the neighbouring workspace, it immediately snaps ...
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how to change Alt+Tab window highlight color in Unity 2D
i have Ubuntu 12.04, and i run unity 2D (so i can run all of my monitors with xinerama).
a problem that i have is when i hit alt+tab, it highlights the new [active] window with a white border. ...
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Is it possible to reorder my workspaces?
Recently I found that on a macbook it is possible to drag the multiple desktops to change their order.
The ideal solution would be to, while on the compiz Expo mode, be able to just drag and move a ...
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Configuring unity for individual workspaces
Is there a way to make visible only the launchers on the current workspace in unity?
Truthfully, would just like to keep separate programs on separate workspaces, I'm making "panic button"
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How do I fix dragging windows to the adjacent workspace?
I installed CompizConfig-Settings-Manager and I put on all the settings I liked and had in 11.10, including the ability to drag my windows to the adjacent workspace. It's under the Desktop Wall ...
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How can I fix Window Placement via CCSM for Firefox? [closed]
(Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric with Unity 3D)
In CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) I activated the plugin Place Windows (? in German: Fenster platzieren) and configured it as follows:
This works ...
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problem with workspaces in xubuntu 11.10 compiz
I have installed compiz in my xubuntu 11.10 desktop -- x64. I was trying to figure out how the workspaces work in this new set up. Now I have a problem that I need to resolve before I can get back to ...
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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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How to align virtual desktops to 2x2 in cairo-dock switcher?
Under Compiz :: General Options :: Desktop Size I already have 2x2 layout of 4 virtual desktops setup, as in screenshot.
However if you notice as in the switcher app parked in the top left corner, ...
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Is it possible to pin programs to specific workspaces, without CCSM?
I'm running 11.10.
Is there a way of setting certain applications to always open on a specified workspace?
I have noticed that most people suggest using CompizConfig Settings Manager, but this can ...
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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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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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Can I move a window to another viewport using the mouse wheel on its titlebar? [closed]
I struggled with CCSM without success to do that. As I only use 2 viewports, this feature would be awesome. I remember this was possible when I used KDE, back in the days.
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Is there a Gnome-Shell Auto-Move-Windows equivalent in Unity/Compiz?
I want that when a certain application is started that it automatically moves to workspace 2 ...
I already tried the Compiz Window Placement plugin but this only works for start-up applications.
In ...
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How can I add more workspaces? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I reduce or increase the number of workspaces in Unity?
I have searched and read through other answers, but I couldn't find one.
I can't change then number of ...
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Workspaces don't work on my system
It shows only one workspace when I click on workspaces icon, what should I do?
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Why do my windows disappear when I move them to different workspaces?
For example:
I open some file with Evince (in default workspace 1) then I right-click on window titlebar and select "Move to workspace 2"
What happens is that Evince window disappears from workspace ...
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Can I create workspace-dependent command triggers?
I'm wondering if there's a way to make one action have two different effects depending on the workspace it's on.
For example: if on workspace 1, then the command to focus Empathy's chat list is used, ...
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How to keep a window from overlapping into another workspace?
It's annoying to me how if a window is even a couple pixels off the right edge of my screen, when I switch to that right workspace, the system thinks that the window is there. The unity launcher bar ...
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Two work space in a single monitor? [closed]
I have a lcd monitor, i want to view two workpaces together in the single monitor. simply said i want two split my monitor into two workspace all the time. Any ideas people? I've seen compiz showing ...
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Can I reconfigure the minimize button to send a window to another workspace instead of minimizing? [closed]
Is it possible that whenever I 'minimize' a window by clicking the minimize button or the window list button, that the window moves to another workspace instead? And upon restoring it comes back to ...
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How can I enable bindings in Desktop Wall?
I want to use mouse bindings in the Compiz Desktop Wall to go to different Workspaces by clicking the mouse in the corners. Does anyone know how to make this work?
I've already tried to do it so in ...
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How do I switch between desktops in Compiz?
After asking about the number of desktops, I was pointed to the compiz wiki which says:
Viewports and desktops are not the same concept. For technical reasons, changing the number of "desktops" or ...
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What is the Compiz option “Number of Desktops” for?
What is the Number of Desktops setting for in CompizConfigSettingsManager > General Options > Desktop Size?
There are options for Horizontal/Vertical Virtual Size which change the size of your ...
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Can I drag a window onto another workspace?
I just updated to 11.04, now if I drag a window to the side of the workspace, the window is maximized to half of the screen. is there a way to move it to another workspace with the mouse?
I know you ...
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What's the difference between virtual and nonvirtual workspaces?
In CCSM/General Options/Desktop Size, there are three options: vertical virtual size, horizontal virtual size, and number of desktops.
Changing the first two options changes the number of workspaces ...
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Make application always on visible workspace by default?
I want my calculator to always appear on the visible workspace. Right now, I have to right click its title bar every time I open it and check the option, but I know earlier versions of Compiz allowed ...
