I realize Ubuntu uses Unity as its shell but this question is specific to gnome shell running on top of Ubuntu:
Is there any way to use the 'aero snap' functionality in gnome shell to pin windows to the right or left side of the screen using ONLY KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS? I've searched everywhere for this but there doesn't seem to big a single application providing this somewhat basic functionality.
Best Answer
In Ubuntu 13.10(probably 11.04 and above) the shortcuts would be:
Ctrl + Super + Up: Maximize
Ctrl + Super + Down: Restore/Minimize
Ctrl + Super + Left: Snap window left
Ctrl + Super + Right: Snap window right
If you hold down the Super key, you can get a list of these, and other, keyboard shortcuts.
PS. Super key aka key in Windows keyboard. learn more