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I'm trying to migrate to Linux completely but running into random usability issues.
I'm starting with Ubuntu LTS. I actually installed Arch, Xubuntu, Debian, and Ubuntu in VMs to see which I liked more, but decided on Ubuntu just because it seems like the most supported distro.
I'm using a late 2013 Macbook Pro. Having issues where my external display randomly turns off and back on every couple of minutes.
Also is there no shortcut to make a window centered ? Not maximized.. just centered at the current size ?
I tried mapping ctrl to cmd via xmodmap. It works fine, but I have to run it every time I start up. Tried upstart, startup commands, xinitrc.. Nothing works.
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>>58787554
>half of the post is a blogpost.
>macbook owner
>reallyactivatesmyalmonds
anyways, what DE? XFCE has autostart settings, not sure about unity.
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>>58787587
Sorry for activating your almonds, bro. Unity. It does have something called "Start-up Applications". Not sure if this is the same thing as the autostart settings you're referring to.
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>mfw ubuntu
I'd suggest just going back to arch, that way you know exactly what is running on your computer and what is/isn't working properly and what features to expect from any installed software.
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>>58787685
Ha. Fair enough. Point taken.
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>>58787607
Yeah, try setting up the Start-up Applications to run the command you want
>>58787685
fuck off archfag, manjaro is superior in every way.
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>>58787554
>external display randomly turns off
Displays do tend to suspend...
>autostart
open terminal
nano ~/.config/autostart.desktop[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=MyAutoStatScript
Exec=/home/mac/myscript.sh
Comment=dicks
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Press CTRL(CMD?)+X, press Y
Do not switch to Arch. Arch is a clusterfuck.
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>>58787992
Thanks. I'll give the autostart config a shot.
RE: The display
It turns off as I'm using the machine is what I mean..
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>>58787554
> ...Nothing works.
welcome to linux. enjoy your stay.
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sudo apt-get install xdotool && man xdotool
^ bind this to a custom key combination
are you sure that it's not a hardware issue when it comes to the display? macs have trash build quality.
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>>58787554
Linux, ladies and gentlemen.
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I'm using Ubuntu also but I don't want to dual boot my Lenovo Ideapad because hurrrr student.
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>>58787554
Not what you are looking but kind of related
http://www.webupd8.org/2013/07/skippy-xd-expose-like-window-picker-for.html
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