Thread: Unity Mega Discussion Thread

the intention of thread community provide constructive comments on unity.

thread nor forums whole not correct place complain either unity or depreciation of gnome 2. gnome decided discontinue gnome 2, can contact them here.

ubuntu developers not read these forums, encouraged report bugs on launchpad.

not allow ranting. such posts jailed. posts subject code of conduct.

here key points forum staff wish pass on:

1. gnome 2 no longer supported gnome. if want gnome 2 use scientific linux or debian stable.

2. unity ubuntu default.

3. using ubuntu not mean have use unity. may try 1 of many other desktop environments ubuntu offers in repositories including not limited gnome-shell, openbox, fluxbox; , enlightenment. or may wish try 1 of official ubuntu derivatives kubuntu, xubuntu or lubuntu.

4. constructive. if not in unity involved development. here how so.

5. 'classic gnome' can enabled following this guide.

finally forum staff not merging support threads thread. thread not support.

post may updated periodically forum staff, please check back.

good move starting thread, s.fox. here's first contribution:

omg! ccsm!

here's deal: ever since unity came out kinda liked wanted see refinement in few small key areas, specifically:

- drop background color behind icons in launcher, makes icon shapes appear muddy , difficult discern (for example ubuntu software center washed out)

- fine-tune auto-hide behaviors, can adjust delay interval works better me

- change icon size, making little smaller can full benefit of launcher have take less room , show more icons

solution: compiz config settings manager. lets , more.

okay, isn't new, , many folks know how it. went many weeks until found it, of want tweak unity , haven't yet installed ccsm here's trick:

in ubuntu software center, search unity. unity first hit, , when click "more info..." you'll see list of checkboxes components comprise package.

@ bottom of list 1 checkbox not set default: compiz config.

turn on, let install, , open it.

version not compatible unity, sports new unity icon in main panel. click that, , enjoy! plenty of options there fine-tuning unity experience.

old hat some, dang! wished i'd found sooner, , before tried i'd come across posts said ccsm wasn't compatible unity. may true versions, version installed unity page in usc works great. great.

@ last have customized experience that's big part of love using linux.

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