Questions tagged [metacity]
Questions about the window manager, Metacity. Metacity was the default window manager for the Gnome desktop prior to Gnome 3.
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Ubuntu 14.10 Aero snap in two screen horizontal setup?
I managed to get Aero snap left and right working in metacity Ubuntu 14.10 and now I would like to come up with the correct winctrl commands so that I can mimic the same effect on a two screen setup, ...
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What is the relationship between Unity, Gnome, Gnome 3, Compiz, Metacity, and LightDM?
I am learning about Graphical User Interfaces in Ubuntu and constantly come across different terms, which cause a lot of confusion for me. I have tried reading easy-to-understand tutorials about the ...
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How to change the window theme in Gnome Shell
I use Gnome Shell on Ubuntu 11.10. I can use Gnome Tweak Tool to change the GTK theme and icon theme, but I can't change my window theme. If I select anything other than the default theme "Adwaita", ...
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How to properly configure xstartup file for TightVNC with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS GNOME environment
I'm trying to configure Gnome-Desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
I'm able to view the desktop with Real VNC Viewer, Apple VNC Screen Share and other VNC viewers,
I can run my applications, the desktop ...
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How to distribute windows over virtual desktops in Gnome
I have a load of virtual desktops running and I usually have one full screen application per desktop (so sort of like the Ratpoison WM but with an option to use it in other ways when needed). I want ...
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How to customize window borders and controls?
I want to use themes from Gnome Art, but I can't find where to configure Control/Window Border/Icons in Ubuntu 12.04.
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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?
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Window decorations disappeared?
yesterday everything was fine and today when i logged on to my ubuntu 10.10 I noticed that the icons in the top of each menu dissapeared(I mean the the bar where the close mini maize etc..)
this ...
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How can I change the window movement key when using Unity 2D?
The default window movement key (alt) conflicts with several programs that I use fairly often. I'm sure some users find this key binding useful but I really need to change it to something else so that ...
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How to change overlay scrollbar color? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to change the color of the scroll bar?
In my /home/myname/.themes/themename/gtkrc file I found this:
style "murrine-scrollbar"
{
bg[SELECTED] = shade (0.6, @...
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Ubuntu 12.04 Missing Close, Minimize and Maximize Button after Update and Upgrade [duplicate]
I just do update and upgrade, but I miss close, minimize and maximize button along with top border title bar after that.
I did metacity --replace and unity --reset, It didn't work for me.
Also, I ...
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Key for expanding Application menu in Gnome-Classic for 14.04?
In Gnome-Classic (metacity) in 14.04,
is there a key to invoke the Applications menu?
is there a key to switch between the items on the top panel, such as the Applications menu, Places, wireless ...
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Can't use metacity themes in gnome flashback session (metacity) Ubuntu 16.04
I'm using the gnome flashback session with metacity window manager, but I can't change to any metacity theme in any of the tweaking tools, as they're not even appearing in the lists. Is there anything ...
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what is the difference between a GTK theme, Metacity theme, and Emerald theme?
I keep seeing themes as being labelled as metacity or GTK or Emerald. From reading in other places, I gather that Metacity is a window manager and changes the window borders, so what is a GTK theme? ...
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How do I disable compiz and enable metacity with the command-line?
I've installed some new drivers and restarted, and much to my amusement when I log in my screen goes black, then white, and it never draws properly. I switched to the command line using Ctrl + Alt + ...
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Why does "metacity --replace" hang my system, but "metacity --replace&" is fine?
The following applies to Lucid 10.04
It happens on my "real" computer and also in a VirtualBox VM...
(UPDATE) I just now installed Maverick 10.10 to a VM... and almost the same thing happens!
I do ...
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windows 7-like snap window maximize and vertical feature [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to emulate winkey+arrow Windows 7's maximise shortcut keys?
Is there anything that provides functionality in gnome/compiz/ubuntu similar to Window 7's new snapping ...
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Is there a way to align desktop icons to (a vertical and horizontal) grid?
Is there a way to align desktop icons to (a vertical AND horizontal) grid.
like in Windows for example.
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Can the Window Controls (Max, Min, Close) and the Title be moved to the Bottom?
I know I can move them to the left or the right, even on the middle, but I've never seen a window with it's controls and title on the bottom instead on the top.
Is it even possible to? Like if I ...
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How to make firefox main windows have no decorations using devilspie?
First off, I can't run Compiz. It doesn't work with my old ati.
I'm trying to make all firefox main windows have no decorations.
Here's the rule:
( if
( and
( is ( application_name ) "Firefox" )
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How to switch from metacity to compiz permanently?
I know that by typing a command: compiz --replace
into the terminal window you can switch back to compiz, but this only works till the next logout/reboot. I want to switch for good.
In Natty Narwhal ...
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Can not disable screen locking after suspend in 20.04
I updated from 18.04 to 20.04 and since then unable to disable lock screen, despite it was disabled in 18.04. Corresponding setting in the gui does not take effect, so does gsettings set org.gnome....
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How to disable windows' contents being moved on dragging, so that only the frame is dragged and the whole window is only redrawn on drop?
How to disable windows' contents being moved on dragging, so that only the frame is dragged and the whole window is only redrawn on drop?
In Windows, KDE and XFCE this can be easily configured, but ...
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aero snap left and right in metacity ubuntu 14.10? [duplicate]
I managed to install Gnome classic Metacity on Ubuntu 14.10 using this:
sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback
I can user the Super (Windows) key to maximize and restore the windows with the Up ...
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Compiz not drawing window controls
I have recently installed driver for my ATI graphic card in my Dell Studio laptop. I have also read this somewhere on the web that Ubuntu enables compiz window manager by default if your hardware can ...
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Set compositing manager preference to Compiz
As I discussed in this question, for some reason, Metacity was used instead of Compiz even with capable GPU and driver. I want to set the preference to use Conmpiz wherever possible, is there a way?
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How do I replace/quit Unity in Ubuntu 13.04?
I am trying out Ubuntu 13.04 and the only thing that prevents me from completely switching is XBMC. I am running XBMC from the wsnipex PPA which is compiled with XVBA support.
XBMC doesn't like Unity ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 cannot unlock "user accounts" panel
Already happened time ago but I cannot remember the solution (remove some in home directory, I think).
I cannot unlock some panels like the "User Accounts" even though I am an administrator.
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