Refers to the Desktop Environment used by default up until Ubuntu 11.04, at which point it became an option to use the environment at the login screen. (package: gnome-session-fallback)
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Ubuntu Upgrade Broke FIrefox v20 to v21 [closed]
The Ubuntu Software Updater just ran and upgraded Firefox from version 20 to version 21 and now Firefox does not run from the Application menu any more.
Running it from a command prompt results in ...
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Gnome 3.8 / gdm / Failed to load session “gnome-classic”
Installed gnome 3.8 from its official ppa. Installed gnome-shell gnome-shell-extensions and ubuntu-gnome-desktop.
Installation went smooth. Also selected gdm as the login manager. THe only thing that ...
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GNOME shell does not load
I see that there have been other similar posts, but the underlying problems seem to vary. I am not competent to troubleshoot myself, could you please walk me through it:
I have recently upgraded from ...
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Can't launch apps sometimes
I'm on Ubuntu 12.10, but new on gnome-classic (I used xfce until now).
My problem is, sometimes (quite often tho), my wallpaper become grey, and then, I cannot launch any app. There is no error ...
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Installing Gnome Classic Offline using Edubuntu ISO
I believe the scenario I am trying is a bit different than what others are doing.
I have 2 ISOs downloaded.
1. UbuntuServer 12.10
2. Edubuntu 12.10
Edubuntu comes with option of installing GNOME ...
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load custom gnome-fallback settings on livecd
I can't save my modified gnome-fallback settinmgs and then convert them as an gsettings file. Trying to override the dconf settings doesn't work either.So i can't modify the gnome fallback panel for ...
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Cannot access external usb HDD after DBus error
I have a interesting problem. When I plugged my external usb hdd into my desktop PC, Ubuntu showed me that:
DBus error org.gtk.Private.RemoteVolumeMonitor.Failed: An operation is already pending
A ...
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Can't install everpad on Ubuntu 10.04
Can not install everpad on Ubuntu 10.04. Tried through Terminal and the response was shown below:
microsoft@microsoft:~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nvbn-rm/ppa
[sudo] password for microsoft:
...
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How will GNOME 3.8 Classic Mode composite should I use it with Compiz?
Definitely wanna try the new Classic Mode in GNOME 3.8, as it looks really nice from the screenshots, however I'm a bit curious how well it'll composite when coupled with some compositing manager, ...
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1answer
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How to see the indicators only for apps in current workspace?
This worked fine in 11.10, but today I upgraded to 12.10 and I can't remember what I had to do to get this to work correctly. What I want is:
When in a workspace, the only icons in the taskbar should ...
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gnome-panel icons spacing
I'm using Gnome Classic with no effects because Compiz is slow on my notebook. Everything is fine except panel icons - they are too wide. They look OK with Compiz. How can I make them look the same in ...
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Gnome classic Alt-Tab doesn't work
The simple keyboard combination of Alt-Tab to switch between applications doesn't work.
I have followed this answer but it doesn't answer the question as I want to switch to another application, not ...
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How can I get the network manager indicator?
I've tried the suggestions in Network manager indicator missing (and rebooted), but I still don't have a Network Manager indicator.
How can I diagnose the problem?
For what it's worth, I'm using ...
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“Failed to open VDPAU backend libvdpau_nvidia.so” error even though not using Mplayer
I keep getting the following error message on my terminal:
Failed to open VDPAU backend libvdpau_nvidia.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
I understand this has something ...
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keep gnome fallback, drop everything else
I've been on 13.04 since alpha and have gotten really used to gnome fallback with compiz again (it wasn't as well evolved when I switched to Gnome shell in the first place). I have set this up the way ...
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Remove menu entries from indicator-applet-complete
I would like to remove shutdown entry from indicator-applet-complete in gnome-classic session in Ubuntu 12.04. Is there a way to achieve that? I don't want to prevent shutdown but just remove entry so ...
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How to use the Grid function in 12.04 Gnome Classic - No effects
guess this has been addressed before, as I see a number of related searches on this.
I'm using 12.04, Gnome Classic - No effects, because it is the one that best seems to work with my somewhat old ...
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problems with unity and gnome classic desktops - how to reinstall and clean them
I have ubuntu 12.04.02 and I always uses kde 4.10.1. Sometimes I need to swith to unity or gnome classic (with effects), the problem is that when I log in with one of them I can't access to "settings ...
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Gnome session manager warning when running gnome fallback
I Followed fossfreedom's guide on how to install gnome-classic in 12.04 and I get this error when trying to run gnome-fallback in a terminal. I tried to log in with it first but it didn't work either. ...
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mplayer window moving to the left when switching between workspaces?
I noticed on Ubuntu 12.04 32-bit with gnome-classic that when I have an mplayer window open on a workspace with the right hand edge of the window at the right edge of the screen, if I then navigate to ...
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11.04 Editing commands in preferred applications renders arrow keys useless [closed]
I, being rather noobish at things like this, ask for assistance in getting my arrow keys to work again...
I'm runnning 11.04 in the classic environment (bout all my gpu can take). I took a look at ...
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Global menu on Gnome Classic 12.10
I want a global menu, you know, like the mac os x in my Gnome classic session and i have tried both indicator-applet-globalmenu and indicator-globalmenu and nothing comes up in the add to panel box.
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Howto Change notification icons in gnome 3 fallback panel?
I like to change the notification icons on the bottom panel,because the panel is nearly the same as the panels backround gradient...
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How to install Mac OS X buttons on Gnome Classic?
I have downloaded the buttons for Mac OS X but i do not know how to install them on Gnome Classic. I already have the OS X theme installed on my computer. But since the package did not come with the ...
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Where are the shortcuts listed under the Places menu stored?
How can I edit the contents of the Places menu on Ubuntu 12.10?
For example, say I didn't have any videos and wanted to remove the shortcut to Videos?
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How do I set the time?
System Settings -> Date and Time. This dialog allows to set time zone and date, but doesn't allow to set the time. How can I change the time?
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1answer
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It is possible to install Openoffice.org on later versions of Ubuntu?
I want to replace Libreoffice with Openoffice.org o Ubuntu 12.10 with GNOME Classic.But i want to install the italian version because I'm italian.
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gnome classic headers, footers duplicated. why?
When I run Gnome Classic (my default windower) the information in the top nav is duplicated and there are a bunch of blank headers. It's hard to explain, this image shows it very well. (I can't embed ...
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Alt + tab to switch between windows that are only in one screen
I am using GNOME-Classic and my window switcher is the Compiz Static Application Switcher. My problem is, when I press Alt+Tab, the switcher gives me the choice between windows of the whole workspace.
...
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2answers
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High CPU load on LibreOffice menu
My Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with gnome-classic shows a large CPU usage after I highlight any LibreOffice app in gnome menu (Apps->Office-> *).. only on LibreOffice.
What is the reason?
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Ubuntu 12.04 icons space changes
I have customized Ubuntu by installing gnome-classic. Everything is correct almost one little thing. It is difficult to write, but simple to show:
The desktop after start looks like that:
And I ...
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Autohide Unity Launcher in Gnome Classic
I am using the Unity launcher in the Gnome Classic desktop. How can I enable the autohide feature for the launcher?
Background information:
I reverted to Gnome Classic Desktop as described here: ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 Gnome Classic and Unity Launcher
Is there any possibility to get the new unity launcher while having the Gnome classic desktop?
I enabled the classic desktop as described: How to revert to GNOME Classic Desktop?
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Add text to GNOME panel
I want to add some text to the GNOME panel. I got a suggestion from this blog but it dates back to 2008 and doesn't seem applicable now: In Ubuntu 12.10 and GNOME classic, the option of ...
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Metacity option “show_maximized_titlebars” in Ubuntu 12.10 classic session
Option
gconftool --type boolean --set /apps/metacity/general/show_maximized_titlebars false
doesn't affect anything and i can't find this option in dconf-editor too
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Do Scale and Expo options work in gnome classic?
I am wondering if I could use Scale and Expo modes (thru the Compiz Manager Settings) in gnome fallback mode/gnome classic?
Thanks.
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gnome 3 opens only the wallpaper
I changed the gnome 3 theme and it was working perfectly except the terminal, I restarted the system but now it opens only the wallpaper without any icons or bars.
I can't open any of my files.
I ...
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Restore original notification icons after deinstalling XFCE
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 with Gnome Classic environment.
I wanted to try XFCE, so I installed the metapackage xfce4. In the end, I was not convinced so I removed it and came back on Gnome Classic.
...
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Gnome-System-Monitor has no GTK Window Decoration
Really simple problem that I can't seem to figure out. The window decorator works for everything else, but whenever I open the system monitor, it opens in full screen with no border. I'm using Gnome ...
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How to show mount icons on the desktop, in gnome classic?
In the pre-unity days, when a device was (auto)mounted, a icon used to show on the desktop.
Currently, I have Ubuntu 12.10 in classic mode - is there a way to get the same behavior?
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gweather-applet-2: “Weather Report” has quit unexpectedly
Installed Ubuntu 12.10 yesterday, then installed ubuntu-gnome-desktop, weather applet shows weather in New York (I'm in Amsterdam). When I try to modify it's preferences, applet dies with ...
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Unusable desktop in Ubuntu 12.10
I am using Ubuntu QQ with gnome-session-fallback for a long time now. I replaced Nautilus with Thunar but when I restarted the laptop, the panel works, but I cant right click or change the desktop ...
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How do I get rid of the Unity Dash in Gnome classic?
I tried to enable Compiz features like wobbly windows and Desktop cube, but doing so Compiz crashed.
After it restarted Dash was started as well. I logged of and back onto my Gnome classic ...
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How to lock gnome fallback panel?
How can I lock a panel in gnome-fallback so the user cannot edit it?
It seems you used to be able to do this with the /apps/panel/global/locked_down key - what's the new way to do it?
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Increase launcher and applet spacing on the Gnome Classic panel
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04.1 with Gnome Classic. I added some launchers on the top panel, but they are placed too tightly (also take a look at separators, they aren't really separate anything):
Can I ...
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launcher settings?
Hi my name is Jim Simoni. I wish there was some way to relate to the desktop to the old desk top with menus so this transition would be easier. I like the old organisation in the menu bar. I had ...
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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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13.04 Dash Icon and Ubuntu Gnome-Classic Issues
The dash icon for Ubuntu 13.04 was "released", and a how-to on OMG! Ubuntu! Was written. Now, I followed all of the instructions, and the assets installed fine. Oh they installed alright, and now I ...
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Replace Metacity with xfce window manager
Is it possible to replace metacity with xfce window manager (don't know it's name)? I don't want to run xfce session, I need only xfce window manager running on gnome fallback.
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DLNA on Ubuntu 1204 with gnome-classic icons in tray
I am trying different DLNA systems to share media in my laptop wirelessly to a Samsung SMART TV. The ones I've tried so far, Serviio and tvmobili, seem to run as a deamon but don't show an icon in the ...
