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dconf is a configuration system which includes a database of settings and a tool (also called dconf) to read and write it.

dconf is a configuration system which includes a database of settings and a tool (also called dconf) to read and write it.

See the GNOME Projects page: dconf

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What is dconf, what is its function, and how do I use it?

Mark Shuttleworth recently blogged about the decision to include the Qt libraries in the 11.10 release, with a followup from Jono Bacon. Mark states that the biggest challenge to integrating apps written in Qt into the larger Ubuntu system is Qt's…
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Gconf, Dconf, Gsettings and the relationship between them

I'm trying to understand how Gconf, Dconf and Gsettings works and what the relationship is between them. All I know is: Gconf - XML based database (backend system). The older one. Dconf - BLOB based database (backend system). The newer…
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What are the differences between gconf and dconf?

I've read a lot of discussion about a new Ubuntu configuration tool: gconf is replaced by dconf. Why is this change being made? Why is there so much debate about it? Is it too difficult to create a gconf2dconf migration tool?
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Graphical editor for GSettings/dconf?

Is there an equivalent to gconf-editor for GSettings/dconf? I know that I can use gsettings set ... on the command line, but that's a bit inconvenient (especially with list types).
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How do I clean up my dconf database?

Dconf is pretty young, yet my database is already a mess with lots of "schema-less" keys. Is there a way to do some cleaning up, or would I need to start from scratch (by removing ~/.config/dconf/user I guess)?
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Shouldn't dconf-editor and gsettings access the same database?

This is a basically 'academic' question --- to try to understand better the configuration system innards. I understand that the dconf system is the new configuration system in gnome3 that has replaced the (deprecated) gconf; this is quite clear…
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How to dump ALL dconf/gsettings so that I can compare them between two different machines?

The problem: I have two machines, both with Ubuntu Gnome 14.04 up-to-date, and both with installed the latest CrossOver Linux(1) to run MS Office 2007 on it. I know, it's a proprietary program, but the problem is more general and affect Wine too.…
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When to use gconf vs dconf?

Both gconf and dconf editors are available. Given the change to dconf should we still be using gconf at all? Do changes in gconf actually do anything when running 11.10?
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How do I change dconf keys without a gui (for a post-install script)?

I have installed dconf-tools. In this case I am manipulating the display of a name in the panel on the session indicator. I can change this in dconf-editor gui with no problem, I go to apps/indicator-session, and untick…
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How to search dconf for keys or values?

I loaded dconf-editor. There is no menu, but I did discover that you can press Ctrl+F and enter a search term. However, I do not know what Ctrl+F actually searches. When I enter a term (e.g. panel or unity-greeter), I receive no results. I have also…
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Is it possible to monitor dconf for changes?

I would like to monitor dconf for changes so that while I tinker with settings, applications and the like I can see what keys are changed, if any. Is there a way I can accomplish this?
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How to save GNOME settings in a file?

I save my configuration in a Git repository to restore it easily later. Recently, I stumbled upon an issue where needed to change GNOME settings with the gsettings command. Is there a way to save these settings in a file that could be symlinked or…
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How to change Gsettings via remote shell?

I need to automate desktop configuration via Puppet, virtual terminal or ssh. Unfortunately, invocation of gsettings via ssh or virtual terminal gives: gsettings set org.compiz.core:/org/compiz/profiles/unity/plugins/core/ hsize…
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Do GUI based application execute shell commands in the background?

I have migrated to Ubuntu 16.04 just 2 days ago from Windows. I like the way we can customise the Unity Desktop. I am just playing around with the look and feel of the Desktop environment. Just like in Windows, I wanted the launcher to be at the…
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dconf change a string key

I'm trying to change a string based dconf key with a bash script, using the following command line: dconf write /org/gnome/nautilus/preferences/show-directory-item-counts 'never' But it return the following error: error: 0-5:unknown…
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