Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome 3 with a docking station

On 28 April 2017 at 18:13, Jim Price wrote: > On 27/04/17 18:36, Simon Greenwood wrote: > >> I've switched my primary laptop Xubuntu install to Gnome 3 what with all >> this sudden interest in it and I'm quite pleased with how it all hangs >> together, especially with the availability of extensio

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome 3 with a docking station

On 27/04/17 18:36, Simon Greenwood wrote: I've switched my primary laptop Xubuntu install to Gnome 3 what with all this sudden interest in it and I'm quite pleased with how it all hangs together, especially with the availability of extensions. There is one tweak or extension that I haven't found

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome 3 with a docking station

I've switched my primary laptop Xubuntu install to Gnome 3 what with all this sudden interest in it and I'm quite pleased with how it all hangs together, especially with the availability of extensions. There is one tweak or extension that I haven't found yet: I frequently plug my laptop into a dock

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Color Chooser

On 23 June 2015 at 16:22, Nigel Verity wrote: > Hi > > I'm so impressed with Ubuntu MATE that I've finally abandoned Xubuntu as > my go-to distribution. The MATE desktop has tools for tailoring the colours > so you have a high level of control over its appearance. However some > objects, such as

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome Color Chooser

Hi I'm so impressed with Ubuntu MATE that I've finally abandoned Xubuntu as my go-to distribution. The MATE desktop has tools for tailoring the colours so you have a high level of control over its appearance. However some objects, such as certain toolbars, seem immune to these tools. I've been

[ubuntu-uk] GNOME 3 slow to respond to Meta key after booting up

> [ubuntu-uk] GNOME 3 slow to respond to Meta key after booting up I have noticed the same. After boot up the response is quick. It is only the first time round that it goes slow. -- Andrés Muñiz Piniella Sent from Trisquel OS www.trisquel.info fsf number:#12735 -- ubuntu

[ubuntu-uk] GNOME 3 slow to respond to Meta key after booting up

Hi there Ubuntu and Linux users, I have recently upgraded my Ubuntu desktop from 12.04 to 14.04, the 12.04 originally being a GNOME remix that I downloaded. I enjoy being able to slide my mouse pointer to the top left corner to access the screen where you search for your applications or pressing

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome-panel replacement

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM, wrote: > Hi guys, > > I have several issues with my gnome-panel at the moment; things not showing > up, swapping places etc. > > Before I bother trying to fix them, I was wondering if there is a decent > replacement for it? > > I have used AWN in the past and lik

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome-panel replacement

On 3 November 2010 19:40, wrote: > Hi guys, > > I have several issues with my gnome-panel at the moment; things not showing > up, swapping places etc. > > Before I bother trying to fix them, I was wondering if there is a decent > replacement for it? > > I have used AWN in the past and like it, bu

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome-panel replacement

Hi guys, I have several issues with my gnome-panel at the moment; things not showing up, swapping places etc. Before I bother trying to fix them, I was wondering if there is a decent replacement for it? I have used AWN in the past and like it, but I dislike the mac feel and I like how apps h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

I saw the picture but not the link. thanks for the script it works briliantly Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 16 October 2010 17:03, Steve Fisher wrote: > Ha Ha Ha http://darkrule.freewebhostx.com/hello/xmlmaker.php > > If only I had read > fu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

Ha Ha Ha http://darkrule.freewebhostx.com/hello/xmlmaker.php If only I had read further down the link I originally gave you. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

Instructions: 1. Dump a load of jpegs in a directory, I used /usr/backgrounds/testdir 2. Copy the script into the same directory and make it executable. Edit and change path and name of output xml to suite. 3. Open terminal change directory and run script 4. Drag and drop output xml to background

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

On 16/10/10 16:39, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > you're gonna have to explain a little more than that I'm afraid > Jacob Mansfield > Programmer http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/here-docs.html -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

OK script finished tested and working: #!/bin/bash rm background-2.xml echo "" >> background-2.xml echo " " >> background-2.xml echo "2009" >> background-2.xml echo "08" >> background-2.xml echo "04" >> background-2.xml echo "00" >> background-2.xml echo "00" >> background-2.x

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

you're gonna have to explain a little more than that I'm afraid Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 16 October 2010 16:30, Alan Lord (News) wrote: > On 16/10/10 13:52, Steve Fisher wrote: > > #!/bin/bash > > rm background-1.xml > > I think Heredocs would be easier to read & faster here. > > cat > b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

On 16/10/10 13:52, Steve Fisher wrote: > #!/bin/bash > rm background-1.xml I think Heredocs would be easier to read & faster here. cat > background-1.xml << "EOF" 2009 08 04 00 00 00 EOF Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

I came up with this, but it has the same problem #!/bin/bash rm background-1.xml echo "" >> background-1.xml echo " " >> background-1.xml echo "2009" >> background-1.xml echo "08" >> background-1.xml echo "04" >> background-1.xml echo "00" >> background-1.xml echo "00" >> bac

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

the script appears to produce a valid xml file but gnome tells me that an image is missing when I try and use it for a background Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 16 October 2010 14:59, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > drapes won't compile, I got quite a lot of errors along the lines of > ./Main.cs(49,63

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

drapes won't compile, I got quite a lot of errors along the lines of ./Main.cs(49,63): error CS0234: The type or namespace name `Program' does not exist in the namespace `Gnome'. Are you missing an assembly reference? I tries a script to generate it before but it didn't work. I'll try your one Jaco

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

God, this was hard work! But I think it runs, needs testing and all the paths are hardcoded and need changing. So I am assembling a directory of jpegs and will report back, but going out (again) for a while. #!/bin/bash rm background-1.xml echo "" >> background-1.xml echo " " >> background-1.xm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

Thinking out of the box, why not write a script to generate the xml file? I will have a go, but have to nip out for a couple of hours. Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

On Sat, 2010-10-16 at 10:38 +0100, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > I have over 500 pictures. entering all of their file names by hand > isn't an option. Hi Jacob, I figure you've got four choices here: 1) Use 'Drapes' as suggested on the website you were linked to 2) Use the form on the website you wer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

I have over 500 pictures. entering all of their file names by hand isn't an option. Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 16 October 2010 10:27, Steve Fisher wrote: > On 16 October 2010 10:01, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > >> I am attempting to make the desktop background in gnome change >> automatically

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

On 16 October 2010 10:01, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > I am attempting to make the desktop background in gnome change > automatically to a random image from a set folder. I know the command I need > is > > gconftool-2 --type=string -s /desktop/gnome/background/picture_filename > /full/path/to/image/f

[ubuntu-uk] gnome desktop background changer

I am attempting to make the desktop background in gnome change automatically to a random image from a set folder. I know the command I need is gconftool-2 --type=string -s /desktop/gnome/background/picture_filename /full/path/to/image/file I have worked this into a basic shell script: time=$1 #

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Shell

Have a look at this wiki page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/gnomeshell I have been adding to it about gnome shell. It should contain all the info you need. The bit you need is right at the bottom. You might, depending on how risky you want to live use this ppa: https://edge.launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Shell

This might only work however if you set it as your default gnome-panel > provider? > > I get the notifications in the top right corner when I get a new email. Thanks, and how do you go about setting that? Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Shell

I get the notifications in the top right corner when I get a new email. This might only work however if you set it as your default gnome-panel provider? Chris On Mon, 2010-05-24 at 09:46 +0100, Markie wrote: > Its a nice looking desktop and feature but I gave it a quick shot this > morning and on

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Shell

Its a nice looking desktop and feature but I gave it a quick shot this morning and one thing that seems not to be working is the notification icon when you have a new IM or email, perhaps I need to configure something else? Markie On 23 May 2010 12:00, chris wrote: > I have been testing the Gno

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome Shell

I have been testing the Gnome Shell in lucid for the past few days and I have to say I love it! The interface is slick, smart and while the compositing manager (clutter) is not as feature rich as Compiz, its fast and enabled from the off. I have been adding to the Ubuntu Wiki about the Gnome Shel

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GNOME panel set /not/ to always be on top

On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 2:47 PM, wrote: > KDE4? (sorry if that's not much help and the intention isn't to start a > DE war, but it may be an option) Er, no. Sorry, but no. I'm not moving at this point, but at any rate, I /really/ dislike KDE - it's gone downhill steadily since v2 and I find KD

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GNOME panel set /not/ to always be on top

buntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] GNOME panel set /not/ to always be on top On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Liam Proven wrote: > If folks will forgive me posting a question here that I'm also asking > on the Support list... > > I can't find a way to reproduce with the GNOM

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GNOME panel set /not/ to always be on top

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Liam Proven wrote: > If folks will forgive me posting a question here that I'm also asking > on the Support list... > > I can't find a way to reproduce with the GNOME panel(s) the Windows > taskbar setting I need, which is quite simple: to have the GNOME panel > se

[ubuntu-uk] GNOME panel set /not/ to always be on top

If folks will forgive me posting a question here that I'm also asking on the Support list... I can't find a way to reproduce with the GNOME panel(s) the Windows taskbar setting I need, which is quite simple: to have the GNOME panel set up so that other windows can cover it. The problem with autoh

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome panels MIA...

2009/5/13 Cornelius Mostert > Hallo all > > I have a system that has problems to load the Gnome panels, It boots > and the moment I log on I get the desk top but no panels > In the past I could execute the 2 commandments to load or reload the > panels if they frose: > > gconftool-2 --recursive-un

[ubuntu-uk] gnome panels MIA...

Hallo all I have a system that has problems to load the Gnome panels, It boots and the moment I log on I get the desk top but no panels In the past I could execute the 2 commandments to load or reload the panels if they frose: gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel killall gnome-panel and the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question

> How peculiar. indeed. even after resolved it still puzzles me. why?.. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question

On Feb 12, 2008 5:33 PM, Vitorio Okio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I don't think we quite understood your situation as gnome-terminal > > does > > auto-wrap, in the sense that what ever the width of the terminal the > > characters will fit up to it and then continue on the next line. > > well, in

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question

> I don't think we quite understood your situation as gnome-terminal > does > auto-wrap, in the sense that what ever the width of the terminal the > characters will fit up to it and then continue on the next line. well, in my case it did not for some weird reason. anyway, it was already resolved

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question

Vitorio Okio wrote: > My gnome-terminal uses forced line wrap only. Thus, no matter what the > terminal window is, it wraps lines on line 80. It makes the reading of > the output in many cases very inconvenient. > > Is it capable to auto-wrap instead? If yes, how to turn it on? > > Thank you. > >

[ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question

My gnome-terminal uses forced line wrap only. Thus, no matter what the terminal window is, it wraps lines on line 80. It makes the reading of the output in many cases very inconvenient. Is it capable to auto-wrap instead? If yes, how to turn it on? Thank you. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome woes

Run dpkg-reconfigure xorg-xserver, will run you through the xorg setup again. Regards, Daniel _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sean Miller Sent: 28 November 2007 14:34 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome woes I ran the x

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome woes

I ran the x configuration utility to try to get a higher resolution and now my Gnome crashes upon loading and reverts to the login page unless I use the "failsafe mode" (or whatever it's called). Is there a quick command I could run to restore it back to "sanity"? Sean -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome!

For reason totally beyond me I can not install latest SeaMonkey on Gnome Desktop - I have followed the instructions but a big no! It was (is) there under KDE and has(is) letting me access the old desktop file but cant update or see Icon on Gnome Any bright ideas its driving me balmy John -- u

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome Drawer Applet

Hello all, Thought I'd ask a quick question... I want to put a set of shortcuts into a gnome "Drawer" applet, but I don't want the icons displayed, just the text of each shortcut (I have a lot of shortcuts with the same icon cluttering up one of my desktops.) Is there any easy way to do this? (I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Deskbar Usage

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen Garton wrote: > I've ben looking at gnome deskbar, and how I can use it more. There's > just one thing about it that I'm not sure about. The first time I use it > in a given session, Alt+F3 opens the dropdown, and I can type what I > want. The

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Deskbar Usage

On 10 Feb 2007, at 11:54, Stephen Garton wrote: > Is this a 'Feature' or a bug? If it's something I am doing, then can > someone correct me, otherwise I will file it as a bug. Sounds like a bug to me. -- Adam McMaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.co

[ubuntu-uk] Gnome Deskbar Usage

Morning All, I've ben looking at gnome deskbar, and how I can use it more. There's just one thing about it that I'm not sure about. The first time I use it in a given session, Alt+F3 opens the dropdown, and I can type what I want. The next time I press Alt+F3, it opens the dropdown again, but it d

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Users and Developers Conference 2007

On 11/12/06, Alex Latchford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hmm, sounds good to me, I will be free throughout July so I will > probably pop up from London. > > Alex > > I really think I should attend as I live in wolves. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Users and Developers Conference 2007

Hmm, sounds good to me, I will be free throughout July so I will probably pop up from London. Alex -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/