I won't change topics on this thread, but there are options to configure the touchpad in System Settings.
On May 25, 2012, at 3:51 AM, shane lee <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: > I see what you mean with the options. > I switched over to ubuntu proper because I found the KDE options were > a bit too overwhelming and I tinkered far too much just because it was > so easy to, rather than settle for things as they are. > > Unfortunately, I am back to mainly using KDE again because unity is a > bit too opposite and some things I want or need to do (such as > configure touchpad) I can't because there are no options to do so. > > On 25 May 2012 05:00, Ian Santopietro <isan...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Try changing the blur on her computer to static and see if that makes a >> difference. >> >> Options also have an effect on users. It's another decision they have to >> make. For new users, each additional option increases the chance that they >> will become overwhelmed, and that drives users away. And if the option is >> present under the advanced control panel, then advanced users can still set >> them should they choose. >> >> On May 24, 2012 12:29 PM, "shane lee" <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Well I mean it should be an option by default, not by installing >>> another app to change it. >>> >>> But fair enough, the idea is to keep options to a minimum but there >>> will always be people who prefer performance over looks (though there >>> is 2D of course but that lacks some functionality). >>> >>> I find it performs well enough and I always like a bit of eye candy so >>> it doesn't bother me personally but I remember when installing on my >>> Mum's laptop, it ran 3D but it ran like a tortoise with cramp so in >>> her case any performance gain is worthwhile. >>> >>> I do have another idea actually but since it affects other things I >>> will start another topic on that. >>> >>> On 24 May 2012 17:26, Jonathan French <m...@jonathanfrench.net> wrote: >>>> You can already set the launcher opacity to 100% through CCSM, although >>>> I'm >>>> not sure whether that is equivalent to 'disabling transparency' in terms >>>> of >>>> a speed gain. >>>> >>>> On 24 May 2012 15:45, shane lee <shaneym...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Nothing useful is hidden behind the launcher so that makes >>>>> transparency purely for aesthetic reasons. >>>>> >>>>> Anything that is there purely from an eye candy point of view such as >>>>> transparency, should have an option to disable as far as I'm >>>>> concerned. >>>>> >>>>> On 24 May 2012 14:28, Ryan Gauger <rtg...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> Hi Team, >>>>>> >>>>>> I just had an idea that may speed up Unity even further. We could >>>>>> perhaps >>>>>> make transparency behind the launcher an option, so that if users >>>>>> choose >>>>>> to >>>>>> disable it, their computer's performance and speed should run a bit >>>>>> smoother. Just an idea :) Thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>>>>> Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net >>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>>>> Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net >>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>> Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net >>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design >>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > -- > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design > Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~unity-design Post to : unity-design@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~unity-design More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
