Default layout of the GNOME Classic session

[Jo-Erlend Schinstad]

Den 09. mai 2012 17:35, skrev lenscom.uk at gmail.com:
>
> Using the classic desktop I have found that while the left hand side
> top panel options relating to applications, places, etc. are more or
> less the same as in 10.04 the right hand side top panel cannot be
> customised the same way as it could in 10.04. In addition, the classic
> desktop appears not to have a rubbish bin (it was a very useful little
> app).  Desktop background options no longer 

Cannot be customized? What exactly does that mean? You can add  and
remove applets the same way you always have, except you now press and
hold super+alt and that you no longer have to lock and unlock applets.
It would be easier if you were less vague. For instance, it sounds as if
you didn't understand how to customize the panel. If you're using
Compiz, you press and hold super+alt. If you're using metacity, you
press Alt. Otherwise, it's identical to how it was before.

That's also how you add the rubbish bin and any other applet.

> With regard to trying Unity, I have found the Unity interface provides
> too much information and too many options which can cause desktop
> confusion and annoyance. When viewing the 

That's so vague, it's very difficult to know what you mean.

> applications installed, I am  presented with both apps not yet
> installed together with apps recommended. These unwanted items clutter
> the desktop making it difficult to (as they say) see the wood for
> trees. If I want an application that wasn't seen / installed I would
> search for it at the Ubuntu Software Centre or use the Synaptic
> Package Manager.

Then just deactivate that scope in the filters view > sources. It's a
one-time choice that requires about 20-30 seconds.

> Consequently, today, I have downloaded and installed Debian 6.0.4. My
> initial findings with Debian are very favourable in that the desktop
> is very much as 10.04 and very easy to customise. My plan now is
> operate with both Ubuntu 10.04 and Debian as boot options with the
> prospect of moving to Debian as the main O/S when support for 10.04 ends.

Debian is good. I don't know how long 6.x will be supported though. And
of course, in the next version, it will be replaced anyway. Why not jump
in, report bugs and take an active role? Things doesn't just happen, you
know.

Jo-Erlend Schinstad





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