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[Ryan Gauger <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think more of the options included in CCSM should be included by default in System Settings.

On May 24, 2012, at 11:34 AM, shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> 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 <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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 <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> 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 <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx> 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!
>>>> 
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