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Is it possible to pin programs to specific workspaces, without CCSM?

I'm running 11.10. Is there a way of setting certain applications to always open on a specified workspace? I have noticed that most people suggest using CompizConfig Settings Manager, but this can cause disastrous problems with Unity. I found this…
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How can I get a startup application to run in another workspace other than #1?

I want to startup an always run but seldom actually used application to start on another workspace, so I don't have to manually do it each session start. Can this be done, and if so, how?
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How do I minimize stuff to the System Tray?

In 13.04, How do I make applications (specifically, pidgin, nicotine+, lifeograph, evolution etc..and more) to the indicator area as icons? I need them to be running but need to clear the space in the Launcher. In 12.10, I had briefly used AllTray.…
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Execute action upon window resize with devilspie2

I'm looking for a devilspie2 alternative that can handle more window events, like "on resize". Right now there's only open and close window events. For example, I would like to undecorate a window only if it's maximized. if (get_application_name()…
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Devilspie window focus

I'm on Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 and I'm using devilspie to undecorate the GNOME Terminal windows. It works well except when a terminal window is launched, it is not focused and shortcuts like alt-tab, alt-`, or alt-esc do not work at all (not even…
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embedded terminal into desktop with devilspie!

I tried to embed a terminal to my desktop using devilspie. My problem is the borders of terminal! what can I do? The screenshot is that; This is the start up command gnome-terminal --role=borderless --window-with-profile=DesktopConsole and This…
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Devilspie2 KeePass2 Compatibility

I use keepass2 to manage passwords (hence I want it always on top and pinned to all workspaces and that core reason I installed devilspie2). While I am able to to both "pin" and "position" the keepass window according to its window class and/or…
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DevilsPie2 Not Working With Ubuntu 20.04 Gnome-Desktop

Ok.. I finally got around to installing devilspie2 and running through this very clear tutorial. Of course, it is not working. However, all my reading leads to 3 year old articles and troubleshooting. Question 1: Is devilspie2 still applicable /…
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Devilspie2 only works sometimes on Xubuntu 22.04

I used Devilspie2 on Xubuntu 18.04 and 20.04 without any problems. On Xubuntu 22.04 devilspie2 resizes and moves the windows only sometimes. This is the lua script: if (get_window_name() == "file-copy") then set_window_geometry(50, 100, 800,…
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DevilsPie2 Overcome Seemingly Immutable Window Height?

I am on Ubuntu 20.04 use the Quake drop-down terminal app which I give 50% of the screen so that I quickly access & see my web servers via ssh. Accordingly, in regards to window positioning, I am trying to use devilspie2 to give my most common apps…
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Identifying appimage program names for devilspie

I am trying to figure out how to identify a name for my appimage for use with my devilspie startup setup I have simply used program names to setup devilspie so I must be missing something as the appimage isn't registering by its setup. Below I have…
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