Ubuntu

How Do you spin from on desktop to another

Asked by Kevin

How Do you spin from on desktop to another??

Question information

Language:
English Edit question
Status:
Solved
For:
Ubuntu Edit question
Assignee:
No assignee Edit question
Solved by:
Bhavani Shankar
Solved:
Last query:
Last reply:
Revision history for this message
Riku Eskelinen (kingi89) said : 		#1

Hi Kevin, and thanks for your question.

Could you tell us about the environment you're on: Are you using Ubuntu or Kubuntu (Gnome/KDE) and which version of it are you using (f.ex 6.06, 7.10, 8.04 / dapper, gutsy, hardy)? That would help us to answer your question. Thank you.

Revision history for this message
Kevin (kevinrs91) said : 		#2

 Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 5 Hardy Gnome

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 6:54 PM, Riku Eskelinen <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Your question #25538 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/25538
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Riku Eskelinen requested for more information:
> Hi Kevin, and thanks for your question.
>
> Could you tell us about the environment you're on: Are you using Ubuntu
> or Kubuntu (Gnome/KDE) and which version of it are you using (f.ex 6.06,
> 7.10, 8.04 / dapper, gutsy, hardy)? That would help us to answer your
> question. Thank you.
>
> --
> To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> this email or enter your reply at the following page:
> https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/25538
>
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
>

Revision history for this message
Kevin (kevinrs91) said : 		#3

http://freespire.com/ 1st video How do you make the box thing that spin it
to anther desktop?

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 7:03 PM, Kevin <email address hidden>
wrote:

> Your question #25538 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/25538
>
> Status: Needs information => Open
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 5 Hardy Gnome
>
> On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 6:54 PM, Riku Eskelinen <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Your question #25538 on Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/25538
> >
> > Status: Open => Needs information
> >
> > Riku Eskelinen requested for more information:
> > Hi Kevin, and thanks for your question.
> >
> > Could you tell us about the environment you're on: Are you using Ubuntu
> > or Kubuntu (Gnome/KDE) and which version of it are you using (f.ex 6.06,
> > 7.10, 8.04 / dapper, gutsy, hardy)? That would help us to answer your
> > question. Thank you.
> >
> > --
> > To answer this request for more information, you can either reply to
> > this email or enter your reply at the following page:
> > https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/25538
> >
> > You received this question notification because you are a direct
> > subscriber of the question.
> >
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
>

Revision history for this message
Kevin (kevinrs91) said : 		#4

first 15 sec. of the first video on http://freespire.com/

Revision history for this message
Best Bhavani Shankar (bhavi) said : 		#5

Hello..
you need to install compiz fusion.. For that:
you need to have extra repositories enabled..
To enable all the software repositories do ref this link..

http://www.arsgeek.com/?p=2794

after getting all the required repositories enabled

Type the following command in a terminal (applications -> accessories -> terminal)

sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager

This will add an entry to your System > Preferences menu listed as “Advanced Desktop Effects Settings”.

Make sure that you have “extra effects” turned on by navigating to System > Preferences > Appearance, selecting the Visual Effects tab, and selecting Custom at the bottom. Clicking the Preferences button will also launch the Compiz Config Settings Manager.
and below are the most used short cuts:
SUPER+SHIFT+DRAG LEFT MOUSE = draw fire
SUPER+SHIFT+C = clear fire
CTRL+ALT+DRAG LEFT MOUSE = rotate cube
CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW = rotate cube
CTRL+ALT+DOWN ARROW = flat desktop
SHIFT+ALT+UP=initiate window picker
CTRL+ALT+DOWN=unfold cube
ALT+TAB=window switch
SUPER+TAB=flip switcher or ring switcher depending on which is enabled.
ALT+F7=initiate 'move windows'
SHIFT+F9=water effect
SHIFT+F10=slow animations
CTRL+ALT+D=show desktop

For Grouping and Tabbing:
SUPER+S=Select Single Window
SUPER+T=Tab Group
SUPER+Left=Change Left Tab
SUPER+Right=Change Right Tab
SUPER+G=Group Windows
SUPER+U=Ungroup Windows
SUPER+R=Remove Group Window
SUPER+C=Close Group
SUPER+X=Ignore Group
hold the super button then select the windows you want to group and then hit super+g

also You can add new shortcuts.. all that you have to do is just you can select one of the plugin(double click on it) and in actions tab of the plugin, under bindings you can change the shortcuts. You can even add a screen edge as a binding so that when you move your mouse cursor to screen edge(say top left) compiz will execute the particular action. It goes really nice with expo plugin. have a great time with compiz fusion!
(the one with windows logo on it (in some keyboards along with windows logo "start" is printed)
This is the super key..

For the transparent cube Go to System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings, or run ccsm from the terminal. This is the Settings Manager for Compiz-Fusion.

Find the Desktop Cube option under the Desktop category and click it. Make sure it's enabled (look on the very left for a checkbox) Go over to the Transparent Cube tab, and change the opacity of the cube during rotation.

Now you have a transparent cube. However, your caps are probably that hideous mustard yellow color, and you probably don't want that. Head over to the Appearance tab, and change the Cube Color option to black, or whatever else works for you.

Hope it helps

Bhavani Shankar.

Revision history for this message
Kevin (kevinrs91) said : 		#6

Thanks Bhavani Shankar, that solved my question.