window-manager
How can I configure my Ubuntu to start all program windows at the last window location?
In compiz I only can configure that all windows start in one corner, centered, etc.
Or I have to define rules for each program where it starts…that is too laboroius.
Depending on your window decorator I am sure you can, in example, using emerald to create your own theme which will allow you to define where do you wish to place these controls.
Anyway, Ubuntu Tweak will allow you to set the place on where these controls are displayed on your windows top corners, left or right, and will also allow you to re-arrange the buttons with your preferences.
Take a look at this screenshot:
This options can be found under "Window Manager Settings" in Ubuntu Tweak
I hope this help you.
Good luck!
Open GIMP, and go to Windows > Single-Window Mode
Single-Window Mode is only available since GIMP 2.8+. You will have to install GIMP 2.8 from a ppa if you want Single-Window Mode. Just follow the next instructions:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp && sudo apt-get updateNow you have a single window! For example, my GIMP main menu:
Best Answer
Sadly nor the window manager ( metacity or compiz ) nor Xorg serve that purpose.
In Ubuntu ( and any GNU/Linux in general ) remembering the last window location is up to the application. (As far as I can remember Firefox do that, and so Gedit ).
As you said Compiz has fine control on where to place which application window, but not the simple option of remembering its last status.
Please refer also to these idea in Brainstorm:
and this bug ( marked as Wontfix ):
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/metacity/+bug/124315