Re: [libreoffice-users] Libreoffice & GNOME 3 Compatibility

On 19/07/12 10:21, webmaster-Kracked_P_P wrote:
> I got "spoiled" with the GNOME on Ubuntu 10.04 and when Unity became the
> default for Ubuntu last year, I did not like it.  I was told to use MATE
> instead of GNOME 3 shell, since it was not fully working as of late
> Spring.  I could be better now, but I do not know.  I will have to
> install it on my 12.04 laptop and test it out.
>
>
> On 07/18/2012 03:45 PM, Anthony Easthope wrote:
> > The problem was fixed. All that was needed was a re installation of the
> > shell.
> > as to why I was using GNOME. it was a matter of curiosity as I am new to
> > unix (only had it for 2 weeks on the laptop) & I wanted to experience
> > all that it had to offer me. still have a long way to go yet but GNOME 3
> > on my system is working fine and I would dare say that it when combined
> > with Docky makes a very nice environment to work in. there is a trade
> > off though. if you use it you lose assess to the Home Dash as it is a
> > core part of unity I believe. A good thing to rerember is that if your
> > windows key is mapped correctly it brings it up as well as the HUD
> > :)
> > On Wed, 18 Jul 2012, at 09:02 AM, webmaster-Kracked_P_P wrote:
> > > There was a thread about problems with the desktop environment and LO
> > > with the darker desktop themes, I think.
> > >
> > > ---
> > >
> > > My question is why are you using GNOME 3 shell for 12.04?  From my
> > > readings of articles about the current GNOME 3 shell, it is still not
> > > fully functional, or at least the last article[s] seem to state.
> > >
> > > I have no problem with LO using 12.04 and MATE for the desktop
> > > substitution instead of GNOME 3 shell.  I wanted my desktop to look as
> > > much like the GNOME desktop that 10.04 has, so I went with MATE and it
> > > works great.
> > >
> > > That is why I went with MATE for Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop that was
> > > updated from 10.04 to 12.04 and the added MATE to get it working like I
> > > needed.
> > >
> > > I run LO 3.5.4 on all my Ubuntu and Windows systems at this point.
> > >
> > > On 07/18/2012 03:16 AM, Anthony Easthope wrote:
> > > > Hi Guys
> > > >
> > > > Just had a problem with LO after installing the GNOME 3 shell on ubuntu
> > > > 12.04 lts. it appears that LO window now bleeds from the bottom right
> > > > edge when using opening a Calc window. it never occurs any other time:
> > > >
> > > > Some trouble shooting data
> > > > * LO 3.5.2
> > > > * LO was updated by the repositry
> > > > * ATI Raedon Linux version Graphics
> > > > * compaq presario cq 20
> > > >
> > > > any available fix?
> > > > cheers Anthony
> > >
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I have not been privy to the entire conversation but I to don't like the 
Unity interface -- terrible for business.

I now have a desktop almost identical to my 10.04 Gnome Desktop. Apart 
from minor problems with switching between Workspaces, and the need to 
use a different key combo to add launchers to the panel it works as 
advertised.

There are many tutorials on the web about this. Here is one...

How to install classic gnome desktop in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise)
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-classic-gnome-desktop-in-ubuntu-12-04-precise.html

I run LO under this desktop without any problems.

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