The Unity Dash grants quick access to applications, files and folders, and shortcuts. For the command-line shell, use [tag:dash-shell]
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Hot to disable key shortcut for “alt+the button above tab”
I am comfortable using alt up and alt down after typing alt tab, so I don't need the short cut "alt+the button above tab" to do that. And this is my favourite shortcut for maybe my most heavily used ...
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Dash (superkey) doesnt find any software and my software-center doesn't start
Can anybody help me? I have only access to software that is already shown in the starter..
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Why doesn't Gimp show in Unity Dash?
Gimp doesn't show in the Unity Dash, despite having it installed, and having the appropriate desktop file (shown below) in /usr/share/applications.
[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Type=Application
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Dash / Firefox popping up really annoying
Ive just done a recent update and Dash is now flicking about at the top of the screen permanently mixed with firefox, I can explain it because it is so awful and probably worse than anything in the ...
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Disable Dash searching for files
I've looked fairly extensively, so I hope this isn't a duplicate.
I'm wondering how to disable the Dash search from searching for individual files; I am fine with searching for folders and ...
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How get nautilus don't change nautilus-home launcher in dash
Whant to use my own custom menu for nautilus-home, but nautilus change it when it's running. How can I disable it?
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ubuntu 12.10 dash home
I'm using ubuntu 12.10 on my dell inspiron 6400, and the dash home pop-up window apears too late after pushing the windows button on keyboard or clicking it's button on left-side pane.
Is it due to my ...
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dash search results not showing my files
I am using the dash search to find files(mostly video files) but its only displaying recently played files.My files are in a different partition,and yes I have mounted those drives.How do I get the ...
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Unity dash has incorrect search results
After messing around with drivers for a bit, my Unity plugin from Compiz became disabled and I had to turn it back on. After that happened, my dash started giving me weird responses to my searches.
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How can you change Icon size in Dash 12.10
I have some icons bigger than others in the Dash, and I want to be able to re-size them. Is it possible to resize the icon size in the Dash (I know how to do this in the launcher) in 12.10?
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Ubuntu restarts if Dash menu is clicked
glad I have a serious problem with my 12.10 because whenever the dash menu is clicked, it causes my computer to restart.
How can I fix this issue?
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Is there a command to refresh the applications listed on the dash?
Sometimes, after installing an application (Codeweavers Crossover to be more specific on this case) it fails to show on the dash until you logout and back on, that happens with Unity and GNOME Shell, ...
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How to delete “blank links”/“dead links” from Dash search? [duplicate]
After removing the old version of Netbeans and installing the new version, I've being getting the problem. Looks like the Netbeans uninstaller removed everything related with it, except the ...
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How to search results online using unity dash? [duplicate]
I just want to know if you can search results on your preferred search engine(eg google) online using the dash
For example, searching for results on 'nature' in dash itself.If this is possible,how to ...
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Unity dash terribly slow [duplicate]
Unity dash is very slow for me, and completely useless.
It needs more then 5 seconds to open, and after that I cant type smoothly.
It used to work better before, but probably broke with some ...
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Dash is blinking
I Have installed one screenlet applet and Conky to my PC. But when I open dash it starting to blink and show through these applets. Hoe do I correct this. Please anybody help me. Thanx
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Unity dashboard does not start on desktop
If I've focused any application or my mouse is over launcher or top panel, dashboard works just fine. But when my mouse is on the desktop background, dashboard does not show on super-key-tap. What ...
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Crashing after login with graphic issues [closed]
I am new to Ubuntu, and Linux operating systems in general, so I don't know much about anything. When I run Ubuntu, it runs well for about an hour and a half, and then disaster occurs. This seems to ...
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cannot detect spotify lens
today I installed spotify on ubuntu 12.04. The program seems to work quite well for now, so I tried to install spotify-lens. The installation went ok, but the lens doesn't appear in the dash. I tried ...
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Launcher and Dash Bug Out When Windows are Minimised; Compiz setting?
I'm running Ubuntu 12.10 on a ZaReason AMD Breeze (Phenom II X4) and despite multiple reinstalls, for whatever reason, the Unity launcher, Dash, and window buttons start repeatedly blinking when ...
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Multiple issues; Kernel panic, Random Crashing, Unable to install/ remove programs
So i have been having issues pretty much since installation.
I have 12.10 installed on an HP Pavillion DV6000.
It goes into Kernel Panic (i think) almost every time i interact with the Dash, and ...
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Is privacy an issue while searching in the Dash?
I have hear that user's IP addresses and search terms can be shared with Amazon, Facebook, Vimeo and others services , is it true ?
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Lenses & Scopes - Is it possible to copy content by clicking on it in the Dash?
I just got an idea to create a lense that would work as a Character Map. I need character copying very often, and on Windows there was a very useful programme (PopChar), but on Ubuntu I haven't found ...
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How can I bring back folder results to Gnome 3.x in Ubuntu 12.10?
I used the Dash of Gnome 3.x in Ubuntu 12.04 to search and find my favourite folders. Since the upgrade to 12.10 I can only find Applications, Windows, Documents and Settings.
Is there a reason for ...
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How do I get a list of all applications that can be executed from Ubuntu Dash Home? Is there is some xml file that stores this information?
I'm building an application and it's very important to me to know how to get this information. In LXDE, there is /usr/share/lubuntu/openbox/menu.xml that lists all the programs that can be executed ...
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Use default music player in Dash
When I select music file with Files & Folders lense, it loads it with default music player. But when I use Music lense, it loads file with Rhythmbox. How can I change this behavior?
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Untiy, resolution 800x600 and VNC
I have a tablet with 800x600 resolution. And I want to use it through VNC with my Ubuntu PC. Unity have a bug/feature that when resolution set to 800x600 dash gets bigger than a screen, and user ...
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How do I move the dock in GNOME Shell [closed]
10 and I'm just trying to get it the way I want it. To this end I have decided to use the gome-session-manager instead of Ubuntu. I am currently using the dock shell extension but it is in a really ...
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Unity-Tweak-Tool is not starting from Ubuntu Dash
I've installed the tool unity-tweak-tool, but I couldn't start it from Dash.
I can launch it from terminal though. Please advise how can I make the dash icon work?
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How to get Dash to open folders? [closed]
When I search for a folder in my home directory using the Dash, the folder shows up. However, when I click on the folder, nothing happens.
How can I get nautilus to launch when I click on the folder?
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Can I access unity's dash without revealing launcher?
What I'm trying to do is to replace unity's launcher with docky.
In order to do that, I chose auto-hide + lowest sensitivity for revealing launcher. Is there a way to use the dash without revealing ...
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How can I move the dash home button up to that space in the image? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to move the Dash launcher home button to the panel?
I have seen several screenshots where the dash home button is not on the side bar...but on the panel. Like in ...
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Missing icons on top panel, dashboard applications, launcher
So today I had trouble in an upgrade for Ubuntu when I accidentally shut down my laptop. I was able to log in and reset everything but I noticed that the icons on the top right panel are missing ...
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Unity Dash ignores privacy settings
Relatively new full-time Ubuntu user, but experienced computer user. I'm asking a question that's been asked before, but my specific case seems to be unique.
I installed the latest Ubuntu to my ...
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How can I drag & Drop a JPG-File into Scribus?
If I try to drag&drop a JPG (or other Graphic file) from Nautilus via the Unity Dash into Scribus, the Dash symbol’s are "grayed" and only some App's are usable but not Scribus.
How can I make ...
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How can I have a dash-like search on Xubuntu 12.10 / XFCE?
About 1.5 years ago, I tried out Ubuntu 11.04. I remember the dash being a rather helpful tool and I like the equivalent features on both Windows 7 (via the Start-button) and the Mac OS.
When I press ...
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Can I change which apps the dash displays for a keyword?
I am using the web app for gmail which is working fine except that when I hit the dash and type mail all I get is Thunderbird. If I type gmail then the web app shows but not on the word mail.
My ...
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Firefox doesn't open - how can I correct this?
I have Chromium as the default web browser. A certain site only allows the use of either Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers.
When I open up the dashboard and type firefox in the search, I ...
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Is this a Unity Dash bug or Aptana Studio 3 bug? Icon in Dash being displayed really large.
I have installed Aptana studio 3 and you can see the icon in Unity Dash is being displayed, very large.
Is it a Unity Dash bug or just Aptana Studio 3 bug ?
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Super button won't open the Dash in an empty workspace [closed]
I was using Ubuntu 12.04 with Gnome3 for a while, than started back on Unity.
My problem is that the super button only opens the Dash when there are already a few windows in a workspace. When the ...
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How can I prevent web apps from appearing in the launcher (waste of launcher space)?
Every time I go to Amazon website, an extra launcher icon gets created in my launcher as long as I'm on the Amazon website. How can I prevent this icon from appearing in the launcher? It's a waste of ...
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How do I control when dash sends queries out on the internet for search lenses?
I like all the cool search lenses (like github and wikipedia), but I want to control if/when dash initiates an online search. Is there a way to limit that to only when I explicitly click on that ...
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Application showing installed but still not showing up in dashboard
I have faced this problem a lot of time. I have installed an app from sw center but its still not showing up in dashboard. Like I installed GCC and its showing as installed but not getting how to open ...
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Open the dash and search for Startup Disk Creator., Where is the dash
I'm brand new to Ubuntu looking to install it on a flash drive to co-exist with Windows 7 on a Dell Inspirion computer. I've down loaded Ubuntu and the next step I need to take is to "Open the dash ...
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Why do tray icons such as uget turn white when i open the dash? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is the alteration in appearance of indicators in the menu-bar when Dash or HUD is being used an intended feature?
Tray icons such as uget turn white when I open the ...
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Ubuntu unity Video/Music/Picture lens - Settings for locations?
If you are like me have a lot of media you will tend to have this on a few dedicated disks in your systems or external.
What I wish to be able to do is search pictures/videos/music from the unity ...
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Ubuntu dash not searching for files
i've just installed Ubuntu 12.10 and i've found that in the dash i can't look for files that i haven't opened yet, eg: I have a huge collection of pdf files and when i look for them on the dash i can ...
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Can Onboard activate the HUD, be be used while the Dash is opened?
So I have an Android tablet and two Ubuntu machines at home, with Splashtop. It is a handy set up.
However, Onboard does not seem able to activate the HUD when I press Alt. Is Onboard able to active ...
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How can I make the dash display full file names instead of shortened ones? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I stop Unity Dash truncating file names?
I have some files which follow a very similar naming scheme. Due to that, they can't be distinguished in the shortened ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 : is possible to use dash as a Google desktop alternative?
I just need to know what asked in question subject.
May I use dash to index & search documents, emails, pdfs in a way similar to Google Desktop does?
Is also possible to specify which ...
