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CompizConfig Settings Manager (ccsm) is a configuration GUI for Compiz.

CCSM is unsupported and can mess up your desktop if you're not careful, see this question:

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What are some of the issues with CCSM and why would I want to avoid it?

I've seen some people complaining about how unstable CompizConfig Settings Manager ("CCSM") is and how it can break people's desktops if they're not careful. What are some of the known problems with CCSM? I'd like to decide whether or not it's worth…
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Determine what buttons are in CCSM?

In CCSM, there are a lot of different options for mouse button events: There are basically twenty different mouse buttons registered for my touchpad, presumably. How can I test to see which buttons are which? Is there something I could use which…
Naftuli Kay
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Disable GNOME (Compiz) task switcher grouping

I'm currently running GNOME (GNOME Shell 3.10.4; Compiz) on ubuntu. Alt+Tab does the expected (and "correct") behavior of showing the task switcher, enabling to switch between current open applications. However, it groups multiple "instances" of the…
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How to make a window be pointer-phobic?

I mean the window should move around whenever I try to move the pointer on it. I have a "Analog Clock screenlet" and "file progress dialog box" which I tweaked to stay "Always on Top" of other windows with CCSM but sometimes they get in the way of…
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Does Ubuntu have the equivalent of a registry, especially for desktop GUI items?

I've seen several references to 'Compiz Config' and a 'gnome config' application that seems to not be installed by default. Where do these config applications store their data? Is there a registry similar to Windows or are there just some files…
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How to remove fade effect when "Hiding all normal windows" with CTRL+ALT+D shortcut (show desktop)?

I'm using Unity on 12.10, with most of the Compiz Effects disabled. I'd like to remove the fade effect when using the CTRL + ALT + D default shortcut to show the desktop. The effect consists in fading out the active windows and fading 'em in when…
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4 equally sized windows on Ubuntu with GNOME 3

I have just updated from 17.04 to 17.10. Using ccsm from this 2015 discussion is not working, contrary to what happened when I updated from previous versions. What can I do?
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Cannot enable Unity Plugin in ccsm

I've tried enabling the Unity Plugin as described in this answer (https://askubuntu.com/a/717860/235839) (and several others). Nothing changes. When I try it again, I find that the plugin's checkbox isn't enabled. Apparently it un-enables it…
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Wobbly Windows in 11.10?

I enabled wobbly windows in CCSM but nothing is happening.
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How do I eliminate the extra title bar?

I'm using Oneiric 11.10, Unity 2D, and compiz (modifying some ccsm settings); I've activated the effects plug-in on ccsm, and when I apply the changes by typing in the terminal compiz --replace, I get two title bars in a maximized window rather than…
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No lockscreen option in CCSM 14.04

I expected to find Lockscreen option in CCSM after upgrading to Ubuntu 14.04, in Unity Plugin, general section, in order to switch between unity and lightdm. Unfortunately, It's not in the tab. Why?
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Alt+Tab switching does work BUT closes the applications afterwards

Since today morning my 16.04 ubuntu systems behaves strange. When switching through the open tabs with Alt+Tab the switching works, but the tabs are immediately closed after switching. In my Window-Management of the ccsm I did not change anything…
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How do I set a default window size through Compiz (CCSM)?

I am on 11.10. I feel a bit stupid, but I cannot find it. How do I set a default size of a window? There must be something in CCSM. I would for example like if gnome-terminal were always 1000 pixels high. This is how my Windows Rules plugin looks…
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Configure Compiz without CCSM

Is there a way to edit Compiz settings in a config file or gconf/dconf? Please provide an example configuration being done in CCSM and the alternative method.
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Multiple workspace wallpapers without using ccsm

Is there any way to have a different background for each workspace without using CCSM? I've read a few horror stories and would rather avoid it if possible. I'm using Raring Ringtail (13.04)
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