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Re: Transparency Behind Launcher Option
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 <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> 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 <isantop@xxxxxxxxx> 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" <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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