Member Avatar for Member #46692

Hullo Daniwebbers.

OK I'm following this tutorial.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin

I have the latest version of ubuntu with gnome and I'm trying to get the os x dock to work. I need help please. Do I need beryl or compiz?

  • 2 Contributors
  • 9 Replies
  • 396 Views
  • 1 Day Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by Sturm

Dani AI

Generated

For : when you deleted the bottom GNOME panel you didn’t actually lose your windows — the Window List (taskbar) that shows minimized windows lives on that panel, so they appear to “disappear.” Quick fixes, in order of least-to-most-invasive:

  • Try to restart the panel (Alt+F2 → gnome-panel) or run it from a terminal.
  • If that doesn’t bring anything back, reset the panel config (make a backup first) and force GNOME to recreate the defaults:
mv ~/.gconf/apps/panel ~/.gconf/apps/panel.backup
gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel
killall gnome-panel

That will restore the default panels and taskbar items; you’ll need to re-add any custom launchers/docklets afterward. (askubuntu.com)

About the window-control buttons (replying to ): you don’t have to install a theme to move them — change Metacity’s button_layout (via gconf-editor) or with one command. Put everything on the left with:

gconftool-2 --set /apps/metacity/general/button_layout --type string "close,minimize,maximize:"

Or set a different order by changing the comma-separated list left/of/right of the colon. Changes are immediate in Metacity but may be affected by other decorators. (blogs.gnome.org)

About AWN and the “dock” behavior: AWN generally needs a compositing manager (Compiz, Metacity compositing, xcompmgr, etc.) to run and show effects; if compositing isn’t enabled AWN will warn. Use AWN’s applets (Launcher/Taskmanager or the Task/Window applet) to display running apps on the dock and enable AWN at session startup if you want it every login. Be cautious on low-RAM machines — compositing can be heavier. (launchpad.net)

If a change doesn’t stick (Compiz in use, or the decorator not picking up gconf changes), try restarting the window decorator or log out/in; some older Compiz setups need the decorator replaced to pick up Metacity keys. Back up your ~/.gconf before mass deletes and reboot if things get odd. (bugs.launchpad.net)

Recommended Answers

All 9 Replies

Member Avatar for Member #46692

Ok I got it.

The easiest way to get compiz working is to follow this:

I had to make sure my graphics card was configured. System > preferences >desktop effects >enable effects (followed instructions from there as it automatically configured it)

Then I went to applications > avant window. (install the osx dock theme system > awn manager).Then you can just drag the programs onto the startup bar.

crap.jpg 188.43 KB
Member Avatar for Member #46692

By accident I deleted the panel at the bottom. Now every time when I minimize something it just disappears. How can I get this back :(

btw This theme is freaking awesome!

Member Avatar for Sturm

The minimize, close, and maximize butttons are on the wrong side btw.

Member Avatar for Member #46692

The minimize, close, and maximize butttons are on the wrong side btw.

Well I followed all the stuff, apart from the fonts and beryl set-up. I don't mind it being on the r-h-s anyway.

My old system has a new lease of life, I might even go out at get another 512DDR MB ram module so the responsiveness of the wobbly windows etc is better.

Member Avatar for Member #46692

OK I decided to try and install the beryl and all the stuff I had missed before but the open and close bits are still on the wrong side (see attachment) what should I do? :'(

stoopid.jpg 388.1 KB
Member Avatar for Member #46692

Drats wrong attachment, here it is: Any advice?

bar.jpg 12.28 KB
Member Avatar for Sturm

Maybe you should use this instead?

Member Avatar for Member #46692

Please explain the difference between that and the one I am using?

Member Avatar for Sturm

Use gtk theme instead. It places the control buttons on the left.

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.