Compiz is a compositing window manager that uses 3D graphics hardware to enhance the usability and aesthetics of the desktop environment.
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What are some of the issues with ccsm and why would I want to avoid it?
I've seen some people complaining about how unstable Compiz Config Settings Manager ("ccsm") is and how it can break people's desktops if they're not careful.
What are some of the known problems of ...
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How can I reduce or increase the number of workspaces in Unity?
I was reading about how to get multiple workspaces in the mutter version of Unity, however since Compiz is replacing Mutter how do I go about adding and removing workspaces in Compiz version of Unity?
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How to correctly enable Desktop Cube in Unity 3D?
I have read several questions regarding how to fix an already enabled desktop cube or the problems it had in 11.04. But in 11.10, how can I correctly enable desktop cube in Unity 3D?
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Restore the Ctrl + Alt + Num Pad 4 and 6 window positioning commands?
Using Unity in Ubuntu 12.04, the Ctrl + Alt + Num Pad combination for positioning windows no longer works completely consistently:
Ctrl + Alt + 4 (move window to left half of screen) was changed to ...
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Workspace specific wallpapers with Compiz? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it possible to have a different background for each workspace?
Is it possible to get a different wallpaper for each workspace using Compiz? I've found a tutorial ...
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Unity does not start in Ubuntu 13.04
I have upgraded to Ubuntu 13.04 and I cannot use Unity. I have tried the proprietary driver, both from the official sources and from AMD's website. I have also tried using the open source x.org ...
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How do I enable compiz in Gnome Classic?
I am running Ubuntu Oneiric 11.10.
My understanding is that Gnome Classic is with Compiz effects, and Gnome Classic (No Effects) has no Compiz.
However, when i run Gnome Classic, compiz does not ...
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How to emulate winkey+arrow Windows 7's maximise shortcut keys?
In Windows 7 (not sure about other versions) you have these shortcuts:
winkey+up maximize current window
winkey+down unmaximize
winkey+right maximize height, set width as half of the screen and ...
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How do I adjust the alt-tab speed?
Alt-tab seems slow, my machine has the proper drivers installed and everything else is fast except alt-tab. Setting the plugin to show icons instead of window previews doesn't help.
Is this a bug or ...
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How can I remove and re-install Unity?
Unity is misbehaving after installing GLX Dock - HUD does not open with GLX Dock turned off and there are ugly shadows in the panel, three control buttons (close, minimise, maximise) and "Ubuntu ...
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Drag and Drop across (fullscreen) applications, switching via Alt-Tab
Example
Drag media file onto Totem's playlist to enqueue
Bug in Compiz
Especially for Unity (formerly Netbook Edition, being intended for small screens) this is quite a vital feature, as ...
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How can I reset compiz to the default settings?
I've got a bug that is reoccuring (no window chrome close/minimize/maximize buttons) that is solved by changing the visual effects level (e.g. from none to normal).
Unfortunately, the desktop is ...
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When will compiz-based version Unity be available for testing?
I've read in another question that Canonical has already ported Unity to Compiz, and that this new version has much better performance on supported hardware. Since the work is done, is there an ...
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How can I remove window shadows in Unity?
I tried turning the shadows off with CCSM, but it does not work ;/
System info:
Ubuntu 11.04 NN x64 desktop, HP ProBook 4520s, Unity
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Using Compiz by default in Unity 2D
My hardware can handle Compiz fine, but not Unity 3D, annoyingly enough. I hate Metacity more than Unity 2D, so I switched compositors using compiz --replace. However that leaves me with two problems:
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How to set a specific window size for all windows that open to default
I want my windows to be a specific size (not full screen) and to be in the middle of the screen by default. When I close the application and re-open it, it will be the dimensions I want it to be by ...
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Shortcut to change Launcher 'Hide' setting
When I'm working on my laptop I have periods that I am only using a couple of programs, so the default intellihide setting of the Launcher ('Dodge windows') is very handy. But I also have periods that ...
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Resetting CompizConfig Settings Manager settings
I was running 11.04 before upgrading to 11.10 recently and now I am not able to access my account. When I try to login, the console flashes up with some messages on it, then the NVidia logo pops up ...
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How to disable window move with alt + left mouse button?
I have problem with this function because i work in Maya and other 3D applications that use this key combination... This option on Ubuntu 11.04 was in "window" section so i could change it to ...
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How to turn off Compiz's “drag to maximize” behaviour?
Just starting to use Unity with 11.10, and obviously there are a lot of changes to get used to. One of the most annoying is the habit it has of trying to maximize a window when I drag it up against ...
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Compiz Problems (Plugin Missing, Performance Issues, Development)
I've recently set up the compiz cube again, and I was very happy to find that that flickering window glitch is gone! However, the cube reflection and deformation plugins are also gone.
I am running a ...
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Simpler ALT-TAB in Unity
I am looking for a simpler ALT-TAB in Unity.
The default application switcher takes 0.5 seconds to load, far too slow.
Some other Compiz application switcher are fast enough, but they make me sick ...
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How to set the terminal to open maximized
I want to tell compiz, metacity, the gnome-terminal or whoever is in charge to open the terminal window maximized by default.
How can I do that?
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Desktop runs very slick, animations are all fast and flawless. Moving windows around, however, is very laggy. Why?
This isn't a question about Ubuntu being laggy in general - not at all, in fact, it's very slick and fast for me. Clicking the "Workspace Switcher" in the dock performs the animation immediately and ...
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How do I always show the launcher (i.e. disable the auto-hide functionality)? [closed]
When I upgraded from 11.04 to 11.10, the setting remained. Now that I have done a clean install of 11.10, the CCSM option does NOT work anymore and I can't seem to find a solution. Also note that I am ...
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How do I enable the “Scale Window Title Filter” in Compiz on 12.04?
I'd like to use the Compiz "Scale Window Title Filter" on 12.04.
I've already read another answer which just said to install compiz-plugins-extra and enable "Scale Window Title Filter" in the ccsm. ...
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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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I broke my unity by using cairo dock PPA, how do I fix it?
I installed cairo dock like so
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
after i booted up and selected with graphics ...
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Does the Compiz Cube plugin work with Unity? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to correctly enable Desktop Cube in Unity 3D?
I can't currently enable Compiz Cube. It conflicts with the Desktop Wall plugin, and that plugin is required for Unity. ...
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How to reset Unity to defaults? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I reset my Unity configuration?
I tried to activate some Compiz effect via CCSM (I think wobbly windows) and Compiz crashed and froze up the screen. So I used the ...
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How do I restart Unity
I know about unity --reset command.
But how can I simply restart Unity without resetting its profile?
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VNC doesn't work with compiz
currently vnc (with nvidia gfx cards) dont work with compiz..
will you be fixing this before 11.04 is released so that people can use vnc with the default desktop?
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How do I enable the 3D Cube so I can use it in Unity? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to correctly enable Desktop Cube in Unity 3D?
I'm looking to get the "3D Cube" in Ubuntu 11.04 Beta 1, however last time I tried it after using compiz I lost my ...
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How to open the Unity dash when hitting the top left corner of the screen?
How to open Ubuntu unity dash when hitting the top-left corner of the screen(i am working on Ubuntu 11.10), Just like in Gnome-shell(i love this feature). using compiz or anything else.
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Is Compiz compatible with Xfce ?
I tried it and immediately had a big problem (here). Also, could not use more than one workspace. It is said that they are compatible, that is: I can install Compiz with Xfce if I want to. But I ...
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How do I enable Compiz in xubuntu?
I would like to use Compiz in Xubuntu (under xfce obviously).
I have seen this tutorial: http://www.ghacks.net/2010/07/11/run-compiz-with-xfce4/
Firstly, this didn't work well for me, because when ...
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How do I set the number of workspaces without CCSM?
It's been an issue for quite some time to set the number of different desktops (or workspaces if you like) in the new Ubuntu Natty Narwhal (using unity).
Some guys figured out a way to overcome it ...
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How do I un-fullscreen KMyMoney?
After updating to Ubuntu 10.10 (Gnome), KMyMoney now opens in fullscreen mode by default, and I can't find any option to get out of fullscreen. I've tried pressing F11, and I've taken a pretty good ...
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How do I get the compiz snow plugin working?
i've got some trouble installing the snow plugin in Ubuntu 11.10.
I found some tutorials to build it from git but it won't work for me. Spent all day long to get it run but it won't. So Is there ...
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Desktop not showing after playing with compiz
Having successfully installed Ubuntu 11.04 I decided to look into improving look and feel of the unity desktop. I could find no option to introduce any nice effects with the standard install, but a ...
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Compiz makes CPU run at 100% when in suspend mode in 12.04
Recently I installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop. And I found that when I left my laptop suspend mode, the Compiz hold CPU at 100% all the time until the laptop woke up.
Can anyone tell me what is ...
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No window snapping on fresh install
I recently downloaded 11.10 and demoed on the Live CD. Snapping worked great.
After installing snapping no longer works. I tried recreating my home directory from /etc/skel as well as creating a ...
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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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Maximize windows to physical screen when using a virtual resolution w/xrandr
I have a netbook with a small screen in widescreen format (1024x600), which means that a lot of programs whose designers didn't imagine such a thing open windows that can't be resized and whose ...
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Unable to sign into 11.10 user
I upgraded to 12.04 today from 11.10 from a bootable thumbdrive. The upgrade took approximately 8 hours. I had to make a new user, and I'm unable to sign into my user that I used in 11.10. I can see ...
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How do I enable desktop visual effects?
I have lenovo g460 with VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GT218 [GeForce 310M] (rev a2) grapics card
I have install the driver using gksudo jockey-gtk command, but when I change the ...
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How do I disable Compiz in the Ubuntu Classic session?
I would like to disable Compiz in Natty (Ubuntu Classic). I have tried to access this through System > Preferences > Appearance but the "Visual Effects" tab is no longer there.
On previous releases ...
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How can I toggle between single and dual monitor setup?
I have two monitors working just right with nvidia driver.
There are times, however, where I want to have just one monitor and other times where I need two: I must open NVidia XServer Settings, go to ...
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Why does Ubuntu use two window managers: Compiz and Metacity?
I'm a bit confused about this one. Does Ubuntu use two different window managers at the same time?
