Is it possible to have a different background for each workspace?
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I normally use 4 different workspaces for different things, and they are always the same. Can I make a different background image for each one of them?
I would like an answer that works for GNOME 3 desktop environment, Unity and the Classic desktop environment.
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workspaces wallpaper background
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I normally use 4 different workspaces for different things, and they are always the same. Can I make a different background image for each one of them?
I would like an answer that works for GNOME 3 desktop environment, Unity and the Classic desktop environment.
This question has multiple answers covering different Ubuntu versions:
- 17.10, 18.04 and later
- 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
- 12.10
- 12.04
- 11.10
- 11.04
- 10.04
workspaces wallpaper background
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
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Or for that matter, 18.04?
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I normally use 4 different workspaces for different things, and they are always the same. Can I make a different background image for each one of them?
I would like an answer that works for GNOME 3 desktop environment, Unity and the Classic desktop environment.
This question has multiple answers covering different Ubuntu versions:
- 17.10, 18.04 and later
- 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
- 12.10
- 12.04
- 11.10
- 11.04
- 10.04
workspaces wallpaper background
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asked Nov 6 '11 at 9:10
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I normally use 4 different workspaces for different things, and they are always the same. Can I make a different background image for each one of them?
I would like an answer that works for GNOME 3 desktop environment, Unity and the Classic desktop environment.
This question has multiple answers covering different Ubuntu versions:
- 17.10, 18.04 and later
- 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
- 12.10
- 12.04
- 11.10
- 11.04
- 10.04
workspaces wallpaper background
workspaces wallpaper background
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asked Nov 6 '11 at 9:10
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edited Nov 2 at 7:12
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
– DarenW
Oct 4 '17 at 21:02
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Or for that matter, 18.04?
– Dronz
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
– DarenW
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Or for that matter, 18.04?
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
– DarenW
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
– DarenW
Oct 4 '17 at 21:02
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Ubuntu 10.04
You can get the Wallpaper plugin for Compiz by installing compiz-fusion-plugins-extra (sudo apt-get install compiz-fusion-plugins-extra). It will show up under the Utility category in CompizConfig Settings Manager.
Before you can use it, you'll have to configure Nautilus to not draw the desktop. Run gconf-editor and uncheck the setting /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop. This will make all of your desktop icons disappear, and there is no solution to this drawback at this time.
To configure the Wallpaper plugin, add images to the list of backgrounds. They will be assigned to workspaces in the order they are listed, and you don't have to have the exact right number:
The result:
answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
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I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
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For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
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12.04
how-to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software:
compizconfig-settings-manager 
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
Notes:
- during testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button.
- remember this important bit of information:
- Log out and back in again to show new wallpapers
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
If you prefer not to risk ccsm then you can use gconf-editor (you can install it by running sudo apt-get install gconf-editor).
gconf-editor
Add the two plugins as shown.
Add a comma-separated list with the full-paths to your wallpaper as shown.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
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Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
How to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software: compizconfig-settings-manager
Ensure you have the following package installed: compiz-plugins
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
Finally - enable the use of workspaces in your System Settings (Cog Wheel menu option)
Note: the 12.04 answer described using the gsettings editor as an alternative to ccsm. The equivalent for 14.04 is dconf-editor.
It is not possible (at least not easily) due to compiz using relocatable schemas. The 'wallpaper' option under 'org.compiz.profiles.unity.plugins' will only appear when you have added a wallpaper via ccsm.
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This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
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11.10
You will need
compizconfig-settings-manager and compiz-plugins-extra
First see: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Press Alt+F2 key combination and type
gconf-editorin “Run a command” box.
In next window, navigate to “apps/nautilus/appearances” and un-check “show_dekstop” in right.
Open Compiz and search
Wallpaperplugin
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
- Browse to select an image.
Repeat this step for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
For those who don't have "show_desktop" in Configuration Editor-
- Install gnome-tweak-tool, enter in terminal-
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
- Key Alt+F2 and enter
gnome-tweak-tooland hit enter. - Click on ▸ Desktop ▸ Have file manager handle the desktop ▸ switch to Off
4.Proceed with the above instructions for changing compiz settings.
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Achu
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It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
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Ubuntu 12.10
This is not currently possible. Due to bug #1020830, the necessary Compiz plugin is not available.
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
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This bug has been fixed acording to launchpadThis bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?
– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
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Install Compiz Settings Manager:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Press Atl + F2 and run:
gconf-editor
Navigate to apps > nautilus > preferences and uncheck show_dekstop.
Next, open the Compiz Setting Manager and go to the Wallpaper plugin.
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
Browse to select an image.
Repeat the steps for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
Unity’s theme will look weird after enabling the plugin. Restarting the computer will fix it.
Source: http://joesteiger.com/2011/07/18/enable-different-wallpapers-for-each-workspace-in-unity-ubuntu-11-04/
Hope this helps,
Leinardo
answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
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Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
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In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
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Ubuntu 11.04
I know this is possible with compiz. Do you have/use compiz? if so (install and) open compizconfig-settings-manager and look under the wallpaper plugin.
If I recall, adding multiple wallpapers would set them in order (ie. the first image selected goes to workspace one, the second image goes to workspace two). You might need to muck about in the settings to get compiz to render your wallpaper.
Open the Terminal and type this command:
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Then navigate to :
- system -> preferences -> compizconfig in settings manager.
Type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers.
I believe you may need to change more settings in the gnome compatibility options or something like that, but I can't recall exactly.
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
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Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
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add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
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Ubuntu 17.10 and later
Install the Walkpaper GNOME Shell Extension from Ubuntu Software. Set a different wallpaper for each workspace by having the wallpaper switch on workspace change. After installing Walkpaper click the Extension Settings button in the Walkpaper screen in Ubuntu Software to open a Walkpaper window. In the Walkpaper window you can change the settings for each workspace by double-clicking on the current wallpaper and browsing to a new wallpaper image.
Walkpaper gives an error in GNOME Shell 3.30 on loading – global.screen is undefined. A simple user workaround is to run gedit ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/walkpaper*/extension.js and find and replace all occurrences of global.screen with global.workspace_manager. Restart gnome-shell with setsid gnome-shell --replace and press the Enter key before closing the terminal, and it should work.
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
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A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
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You can get the Wallpaper plugin for Compiz by installing compiz-fusion-plugins-extra (sudo apt-get install compiz-fusion-plugins-extra). It will show up under the Utility category in CompizConfig Settings Manager.
Before you can use it, you'll have to configure Nautilus to not draw the desktop. Run gconf-editor and uncheck the setting /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop. This will make all of your desktop icons disappear, and there is no solution to this drawback at this time.
To configure the Wallpaper plugin, add images to the list of backgrounds. They will be assigned to workspaces in the order they are listed, and you don't have to have the exact right number:
The result:
answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
2
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
2
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
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Ubuntu 10.04
You can get the Wallpaper plugin for Compiz by installing compiz-fusion-plugins-extra (sudo apt-get install compiz-fusion-plugins-extra). It will show up under the Utility category in CompizConfig Settings Manager.
Before you can use it, you'll have to configure Nautilus to not draw the desktop. Run gconf-editor and uncheck the setting /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop. This will make all of your desktop icons disappear, and there is no solution to this drawback at this time.
To configure the Wallpaper plugin, add images to the list of backgrounds. They will be assigned to workspaces in the order they are listed, and you don't have to have the exact right number:
The result:
answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
ændrük
41.3k60194337
This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
2
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
2
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
|
show 5 more comments
up vote
34
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up vote
34
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Ubuntu 10.04
You can get the Wallpaper plugin for Compiz by installing compiz-fusion-plugins-extra (sudo apt-get install compiz-fusion-plugins-extra). It will show up under the Utility category in CompizConfig Settings Manager.
Before you can use it, you'll have to configure Nautilus to not draw the desktop. Run gconf-editor and uncheck the setting /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop. This will make all of your desktop icons disappear, and there is no solution to this drawback at this time.
To configure the Wallpaper plugin, add images to the list of backgrounds. They will be assigned to workspaces in the order they are listed, and you don't have to have the exact right number:
The result:
answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
ændrük
41.3k60194337
Ubuntu 10.04
You can get the Wallpaper plugin for Compiz by installing compiz-fusion-plugins-extra (sudo apt-get install compiz-fusion-plugins-extra). It will show up under the Utility category in CompizConfig Settings Manager.
Before you can use it, you'll have to configure Nautilus to not draw the desktop. Run gconf-editor and uncheck the setting /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop. This will make all of your desktop icons disappear, and there is no solution to this drawback at this time.
To configure the Wallpaper plugin, add images to the list of backgrounds. They will be assigned to workspaces in the order they are listed, and you don't have to have the exact right number:
The result:
answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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answered Sep 21 '10 at 13:08
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This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
2
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
2
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
|
show 5 more comments
This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
2
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
2
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
This is great! I don't use desktop icons to begin with - so this is quite a sufficient solution!
– Marco Ceppi♦
Sep 21 '10 at 14:10
4
4
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
Sucks we can't keep the desktop icons (brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/93)
– Olivier Lalonde
Sep 22 '10 at 15:50
1
1
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
I once had working patches to make nautilus draw a transparent desktop when in a compositing environment so we could get desktop icons and wallpaper specific icons. Unfortunately they were never accepted and modern nautilus needs more changes I haven't dug in to to get the same job done.
– Travis Watkins
Dec 9 '10 at 3:10
2
2
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
I don't see the setting in 12.04.
– Colin Harrington
May 10 '12 at 21:31
2
2
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
For 12.04 read this: askubuntu.com/questions/116741/…
– HDave
Aug 13 '12 at 18:06
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show 5 more comments
up vote
31
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12.04
how-to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software:
compizconfig-settings-manager
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
Notes:
- during testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button.
- remember this important bit of information:
- Log out and back in again to show new wallpapers
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
If you prefer not to risk ccsm then you can use gconf-editor (you can install it by running sudo apt-get install gconf-editor).
gconf-editor
Add the two plugins as shown.
Add a comma-separated list with the full-paths to your wallpaper as shown.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
fossfreedom♦
148k36326371
3
"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
add a comment |
up vote
31
down vote
12.04
how-to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software:
compizconfig-settings-manager
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
Notes:
- during testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button.
- remember this important bit of information:
- Log out and back in again to show new wallpapers
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
If you prefer not to risk ccsm then you can use gconf-editor (you can install it by running sudo apt-get install gconf-editor).
gconf-editor
Add the two plugins as shown.
Add a comma-separated list with the full-paths to your wallpaper as shown.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
fossfreedom♦
148k36326371
3
"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
add a comment |
up vote
31
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up vote
31
down vote
12.04
how-to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software:
compizconfig-settings-manager
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
Notes:
- during testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button.
- remember this important bit of information:
- Log out and back in again to show new wallpapers
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
If you prefer not to risk ccsm then you can use gconf-editor (you can install it by running sudo apt-get install gconf-editor).
gconf-editor
Add the two plugins as shown.
Add a comma-separated list with the full-paths to your wallpaper as shown.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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12.04
how-to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software:
compizconfig-settings-manager
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
Notes:
- during testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button.
- remember this important bit of information:
- Log out and back in again to show new wallpapers
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
If you prefer not to risk ccsm then you can use gconf-editor (you can install it by running sudo apt-get install gconf-editor).
gconf-editor
Add the two plugins as shown.
Add a comma-separated list with the full-paths to your wallpaper as shown.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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148k36326371
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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1
1
answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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148k36326371
answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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148k36326371
answered Jul 3 '12 at 20:46
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"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
add a comment |
3
"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
3
3
"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
"During testing, when I enabled wallpaper the desktop froze solid. I had no choice but to do a hard-reset via the power button" ... which perfectly illustrates the issues with using ccsm!
– Ryan McClure
Jul 3 '12 at 20:50
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
For me, this only works with the wallpapers provided in /usr/share/wallpapers. Doesn't work with wallpapers off the web, just shows black screen. Any idea on how to fix?
– countunique
Jun 12 '13 at 14:56
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
The wallpapers have to be on a permanantly mounted drive, so that the wallpaper plugin can fetch it as soon as the user logs in. Refer to Ubuntu Wiki's Automatically Mount Partitions page
– HEXcube
Mar 5 '14 at 18:31
1
1
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
The "Show Desktop Icons" was already ticked for me, still no desktop icons while using workspaces.
– srcspider
Aug 26 '14 at 7:45
add a comment |
up vote
22
down vote
Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
How to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software: compizconfig-settings-manager
Ensure you have the following package installed: compiz-plugins
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
Finally - enable the use of workspaces in your System Settings (Cog Wheel menu option)
Note: the 12.04 answer described using the gsettings editor as an alternative to ccsm. The equivalent for 14.04 is dconf-editor.
It is not possible (at least not easily) due to compiz using relocatable schemas. The 'wallpaper' option under 'org.compiz.profiles.unity.plugins' will only appear when you have added a wallpaper via ccsm.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Aug 18 '13 at 18:40
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This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
add a comment |
up vote
22
down vote
Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
How to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software: compizconfig-settings-manager
Ensure you have the following package installed: compiz-plugins
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
Finally - enable the use of workspaces in your System Settings (Cog Wheel menu option)
Note: the 12.04 answer described using the gsettings editor as an alternative to ccsm. The equivalent for 14.04 is dconf-editor.
It is not possible (at least not easily) due to compiz using relocatable schemas. The 'wallpaper' option under 'org.compiz.profiles.unity.plugins' will only appear when you have added a wallpaper via ccsm.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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1
answered Aug 18 '13 at 18:40
fossfreedom♦
148k36326371
2
This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
add a comment |
up vote
22
down vote
up vote
22
down vote
Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
How to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software: compizconfig-settings-manager
Ensure you have the following package installed: compiz-plugins
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
Finally - enable the use of workspaces in your System Settings (Cog Wheel menu option)
Note: the 12.04 answer described using the gsettings editor as an alternative to ccsm. The equivalent for 14.04 is dconf-editor.
It is not possible (at least not easily) due to compiz using relocatable schemas. The 'wallpaper' option under 'org.compiz.profiles.unity.plugins' will only appear when you have added a wallpaper via ccsm.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Aug 18 '13 at 18:40
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148k36326371
Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10 and 14.04
How to
Launch dconf-editor (install dconf-tools if required)
Navigate to org - gnome - desktop - background
Now the very strange bit - by default the show-desktop-icons is unticked. Click it to tick it and click it again to untick it.
Now install some extra software: compizconfig-settings-manager
Ensure you have the following package installed: compiz-plugins
Launch the Dash and search for ccsm
Filter to wallpaper - enable the wallpaper plugin and add New wallpaper as shown.
What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
Finally - enable the use of workspaces in your System Settings (Cog Wheel menu option)
Note: the 12.04 answer described using the gsettings editor as an alternative to ccsm. The equivalent for 14.04 is dconf-editor.
It is not possible (at least not easily) due to compiz using relocatable schemas. The 'wallpaper' option under 'org.compiz.profiles.unity.plugins' will only appear when you have added a wallpaper via ccsm.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Aug 18 '13 at 18:40
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148k36326371
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Aug 18 '13 at 18:40
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This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
add a comment |
2
This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
2
2
This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
This didn't work on Ubuntu 14.10... Any solution?
– Ionică Bizău
Jan 18 '15 at 17:32
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
How would this work if you had a program such as Variety which changes the desktop background? Would it change it independently for each workspace?
– Kalamalka Kid
Feb 23 '16 at 3:14
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
Hmmm... am I missing something? No one has been interested in this since 14.xx?? I'm using 17.10 and I cannot find the ccsm-plugins-xxx to install. In ccsm, I have a "wall" setting but no "wallpaper" setting? Is there someone who could update this thread with a 17.10 solution?
– TheGeeko61
Nov 26 '17 at 8:26
add a comment |
up vote
15
down vote
11.10
You will need
compizconfig-settings-manager and compiz-plugins-extra
First see: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Press Alt+F2 key combination and type
gconf-editorin “Run a command” box.
In next window, navigate to “apps/nautilus/appearances” and un-check “show_dekstop” in right.
Open Compiz and search
Wallpaperplugin
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
- Browse to select an image.
Repeat this step for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
For those who don't have "show_desktop" in Configuration Editor-
- Install gnome-tweak-tool, enter in terminal-
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
- Key Alt+F2 and enter
gnome-tweak-tooland hit enter. - Click on ▸ Desktop ▸ Have file manager handle the desktop ▸ switch to Off
4.Proceed with the above instructions for changing compiz settings.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
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answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
add a comment |
up vote
15
down vote
11.10
You will need
compizconfig-settings-manager and compiz-plugins-extra
First see: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Press Alt+F2 key combination and type
gconf-editorin “Run a command” box.
In next window, navigate to “apps/nautilus/appearances” and un-check “show_dekstop” in right.
Open Compiz and search
Wallpaperplugin
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
- Browse to select an image.
Repeat this step for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
For those who don't have "show_desktop" in Configuration Editor-
- Install gnome-tweak-tool, enter in terminal-
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
- Key Alt+F2 and enter
gnome-tweak-tooland hit enter. - Click on ▸ Desktop ▸ Have file manager handle the desktop ▸ switch to Off
4.Proceed with the above instructions for changing compiz settings.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
add a comment |
up vote
15
down vote
up vote
15
down vote
11.10
You will need
compizconfig-settings-manager and compiz-plugins-extra
First see: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Press Alt+F2 key combination and type
gconf-editorin “Run a command” box.
In next window, navigate to “apps/nautilus/appearances” and un-check “show_dekstop” in right.
Open Compiz and search
Wallpaperplugin
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
- Browse to select an image.
Repeat this step for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
For those who don't have "show_desktop" in Configuration Editor-
- Install gnome-tweak-tool, enter in terminal-
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
- Key Alt+F2 and enter
gnome-tweak-tooland hit enter. - Click on ▸ Desktop ▸ Have file manager handle the desktop ▸ switch to Off
4.Proceed with the above instructions for changing compiz settings.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
11.10
You will need
compizconfig-settings-manager and compiz-plugins-extra
First see: What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-extra
Press Alt+F2 key combination and type
gconf-editorin “Run a command” box.
In next window, navigate to “apps/nautilus/appearances” and un-check “show_dekstop” in right.
Open Compiz and search
Wallpaperplugin
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
- Browse to select an image.
Repeat this step for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
For those who don't have "show_desktop" in Configuration Editor-
- Install gnome-tweak-tool, enter in terminal-
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
- Key Alt+F2 and enter
gnome-tweak-tooland hit enter. - Click on ▸ Desktop ▸ Have file manager handle the desktop ▸ switch to Off
4.Proceed with the above instructions for changing compiz settings.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25
Community♦
1
1
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
answered Nov 6 '11 at 14:24
Achu
15.7k136298
15.7k136298
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
add a comment |
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
It seems this approach makes Docky not work, and one can't see files and folders on the Desktop. (I'm using Gnome-Classic on 12.04). Is there an option and solution to having this feature without losing Desktop functionality, or accessories like Docky?
– Questioner
Jul 4 '12 at 14:24
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Ubuntu 12.10
This is not currently possible. Due to bug #1020830, the necessary Compiz plugin is not available.
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpadThis bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?
– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Ubuntu 12.10
This is not currently possible. Due to bug #1020830, the necessary Compiz plugin is not available.
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpadThis bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?
– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
Ubuntu 12.10
This is not currently possible. Due to bug #1020830, the necessary Compiz plugin is not available.
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
Ubuntu 12.10
This is not currently possible. Due to bug #1020830, the necessary Compiz plugin is not available.
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
answered Nov 6 '12 at 7:57
ændrük
41.3k60194337
41.3k60194337
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpadThis bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?
– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
add a comment |
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpadThis bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?
– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpad
This bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
This bug has been fixed acording to launchpad
This bug was fixed in the package compiz - 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.14-0ubuntu1. Is it possible now?– Alvar
Jun 1 '13 at 23:19
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
Install Compiz Settings Manager:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Press Atl + F2 and run:
gconf-editor
Navigate to apps > nautilus > preferences and uncheck show_dekstop.
Next, open the Compiz Setting Manager and go to the Wallpaper plugin.
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
Browse to select an image.
Repeat the steps for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
Unity’s theme will look weird after enabling the plugin. Restarting the computer will fix it.
Source: http://joesteiger.com/2011/07/18/enable-different-wallpapers-for-each-workspace-in-unity-ubuntu-11-04/
Hope this helps,
Leinardo
answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
LeinardoSmtih
579619
2
Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
2
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
Install Compiz Settings Manager:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Press Atl + F2 and run:
gconf-editor
Navigate to apps > nautilus > preferences and uncheck show_dekstop.
Next, open the Compiz Setting Manager and go to the Wallpaper plugin.
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
Browse to select an image.
Repeat the steps for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
Unity’s theme will look weird after enabling the plugin. Restarting the computer will fix it.
Source: http://joesteiger.com/2011/07/18/enable-different-wallpapers-for-each-workspace-in-unity-ubuntu-11-04/
Hope this helps,
Leinardo
answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
LeinardoSmtih
579619
2
Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
2
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
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Install Compiz Settings Manager:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Press Atl + F2 and run:
gconf-editor
Navigate to apps > nautilus > preferences and uncheck show_dekstop.
Next, open the Compiz Setting Manager and go to the Wallpaper plugin.
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
Browse to select an image.
Repeat the steps for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
Unity’s theme will look weird after enabling the plugin. Restarting the computer will fix it.
Source: http://joesteiger.com/2011/07/18/enable-different-wallpapers-for-each-workspace-in-unity-ubuntu-11-04/
Hope this helps,
Leinardo
answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
LeinardoSmtih
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Install Compiz Settings Manager:
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Press Atl + F2 and run:
gconf-editor
Navigate to apps > nautilus > preferences and uncheck show_dekstop.
Next, open the Compiz Setting Manager and go to the Wallpaper plugin.
Click “New” to choose a wallpaper for your first workspace.
Browse to select an image.
Repeat the steps for all your workspaces. Once done, enable the wallpaper plugin.
Unity’s theme will look weird after enabling the plugin. Restarting the computer will fix it.
Source: http://joesteiger.com/2011/07/18/enable-different-wallpapers-for-each-workspace-in-unity-ubuntu-11-04/
Hope this helps,
Leinardo
answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
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answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
LeinardoSmtih
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answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
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answered Jun 1 '12 at 16:23
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Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
2
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
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2
Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
2
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
2
2
Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
Having problems with following steps in Ubuntu 12.04. 1>gconf-editor doesnt have an option of show desktop in preferences in nautilus. 2> In compiz cant get any wallpaper plugin Any suggestions?
– Srijan
Jun 25 '12 at 23:30
2
2
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In 12.04, there is no "show_desktop" in apps > nautilus unfortunately.
– Benjamin
Jun 27 '12 at 9:55
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
In later versions this option is available via (Gnome) Tweak Tool under "Desktop > Have file manager handle the desktop".
– artm
Mar 18 '13 at 8:05
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
Yahtzee! In 12.04 The above instructions worked very well, What I can add is, if you are having trouble finding the show desktop setting. Try this- Click Application Menu, Then System Tools, Find Preferences, Then click on Preferences, And look for advanced settings. After you click Advanced Setting. Once in advanced setting. You will the desktop icon and you can make your adjustment there..
– user370428
Jan 20 '15 at 7:31
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Ubuntu 11.04
I know this is possible with compiz. Do you have/use compiz? if so (install and) open compizconfig-settings-manager and look under the wallpaper plugin.
If I recall, adding multiple wallpapers would set them in order (ie. the first image selected goes to workspace one, the second image goes to workspace two). You might need to muck about in the settings to get compiz to render your wallpaper.
Open the Terminal and type this command:
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Then navigate to :
- system -> preferences -> compizconfig in settings manager.
Type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers.
I believe you may need to change more settings in the gnome compatibility options or something like that, but I can't recall exactly.
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
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answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
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Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
3
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
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1
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Ubuntu 11.04
I know this is possible with compiz. Do you have/use compiz? if so (install and) open compizconfig-settings-manager and look under the wallpaper plugin.
If I recall, adding multiple wallpapers would set them in order (ie. the first image selected goes to workspace one, the second image goes to workspace two). You might need to muck about in the settings to get compiz to render your wallpaper.
Open the Terminal and type this command:
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Then navigate to :
- system -> preferences -> compizconfig in settings manager.
Type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers.
I believe you may need to change more settings in the gnome compatibility options or something like that, but I can't recall exactly.
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
3
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
add a comment |
up vote
1
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up vote
1
down vote
Ubuntu 11.04
I know this is possible with compiz. Do you have/use compiz? if so (install and) open compizconfig-settings-manager and look under the wallpaper plugin.
If I recall, adding multiple wallpapers would set them in order (ie. the first image selected goes to workspace one, the second image goes to workspace two). You might need to muck about in the settings to get compiz to render your wallpaper.
Open the Terminal and type this command:
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Then navigate to :
- system -> preferences -> compizconfig in settings manager.
Type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers.
I believe you may need to change more settings in the gnome compatibility options or something like that, but I can't recall exactly.
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
Ubuntu 11.04
I know this is possible with compiz. Do you have/use compiz? if so (install and) open compizconfig-settings-manager and look under the wallpaper plugin.
If I recall, adding multiple wallpapers would set them in order (ie. the first image selected goes to workspace one, the second image goes to workspace two). You might need to muck about in the settings to get compiz to render your wallpaper.
Open the Terminal and type this command:
sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
Then navigate to :
- system -> preferences -> compizconfig in settings manager.
Type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers.
I believe you may need to change more settings in the gnome compatibility options or something like that, but I can't recall exactly.
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
edited Apr 21 '13 at 17:03
Suhaib
3,26843045
3,26843045
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
answered Nov 6 '11 at 9:16
Finn
144110
144110
Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
3
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
add a comment |
Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
3
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
Please list the commands necessary and list all the software that I need if I have a fresh install of 11.04.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
always assume that I don't have extra software installed.
– Alvar
Nov 6 '11 at 9:18
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
right, sorry. Uh, fresh from 11.04? sudo apt-get install compiz compiz-core compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins should do it for installation, then navigate to system -> preferences -> compizconfig settings manager. type "wallpaper" in the search, click the wallpaper plugin, enable it on the left, select your wall papers. I believe you may need to change more settings up in the gnome compatibility options or something, i don't recall exactly and don't have anything i can test it on
– Finn
Nov 6 '11 at 9:23
3
3
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
add it in your answer and improve the horrible formatting.
– Alvar
Dec 3 '11 at 12:28
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Ubuntu 17.10 and later
Install the Walkpaper GNOME Shell Extension from Ubuntu Software. Set a different wallpaper for each workspace by having the wallpaper switch on workspace change. After installing Walkpaper click the Extension Settings button in the Walkpaper screen in Ubuntu Software to open a Walkpaper window. In the Walkpaper window you can change the settings for each workspace by double-clicking on the current wallpaper and browsing to a new wallpaper image.
Walkpaper gives an error in GNOME Shell 3.30 on loading – global.screen is undefined. A simple user workaround is to run gedit ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/walkpaper*/extension.js and find and replace all occurrences of global.screen with global.workspace_manager. Restart gnome-shell with setsid gnome-shell --replace and press the Enter key before closing the terminal, and it should work.
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
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A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
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Ubuntu 17.10 and later
Install the Walkpaper GNOME Shell Extension from Ubuntu Software. Set a different wallpaper for each workspace by having the wallpaper switch on workspace change. After installing Walkpaper click the Extension Settings button in the Walkpaper screen in Ubuntu Software to open a Walkpaper window. In the Walkpaper window you can change the settings for each workspace by double-clicking on the current wallpaper and browsing to a new wallpaper image.
Walkpaper gives an error in GNOME Shell 3.30 on loading – global.screen is undefined. A simple user workaround is to run gedit ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/walkpaper*/extension.js and find and replace all occurrences of global.screen with global.workspace_manager. Restart gnome-shell with setsid gnome-shell --replace and press the Enter key before closing the terminal, and it should work.
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
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up vote
0
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Ubuntu 17.10 and later
Install the Walkpaper GNOME Shell Extension from Ubuntu Software. Set a different wallpaper for each workspace by having the wallpaper switch on workspace change. After installing Walkpaper click the Extension Settings button in the Walkpaper screen in Ubuntu Software to open a Walkpaper window. In the Walkpaper window you can change the settings for each workspace by double-clicking on the current wallpaper and browsing to a new wallpaper image.
Walkpaper gives an error in GNOME Shell 3.30 on loading – global.screen is undefined. A simple user workaround is to run gedit ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/walkpaper*/extension.js and find and replace all occurrences of global.screen with global.workspace_manager. Restart gnome-shell with setsid gnome-shell --replace and press the Enter key before closing the terminal, and it should work.
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
Ubuntu 17.10 and later
Install the Walkpaper GNOME Shell Extension from Ubuntu Software. Set a different wallpaper for each workspace by having the wallpaper switch on workspace change. After installing Walkpaper click the Extension Settings button in the Walkpaper screen in Ubuntu Software to open a Walkpaper window. In the Walkpaper window you can change the settings for each workspace by double-clicking on the current wallpaper and browsing to a new wallpaper image.
Walkpaper gives an error in GNOME Shell 3.30 on loading – global.screen is undefined. A simple user workaround is to run gedit ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/walkpaper*/extension.js and find and replace all occurrences of global.screen with global.workspace_manager. Restart gnome-shell with setsid gnome-shell --replace and press the Enter key before closing the terminal, and it should work.
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
edited Dec 4 at 0:07
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
answered Nov 2 at 7:04
karel
55.7k11124141
55.7k11124141
A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
add a comment |
A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
A simpler way to restart GNOME Shell is to hit ALT-F2, and enter "r" into the box that appears. "r" means restart.
– heynnema
Dec 4 at 15:01
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What about Ubuntu 16.04?
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Or for that matter, 18.04?
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