Ubuntu – What customisation options are available for the new unity launcher

11.10launcherunity

I'm looking to understand what are the customisation options available for the unity launcher in 11.10.

Is it possible to modify?:

  • size of launcher, (smaller than 32 px? bigger than 64?)
  • position of the launcher
  • color and opacity
  • item organization, (move items freely anywhere in the launcher, as workspaces for ex.)
  • any kind of other modification available.

What tools do I need to install to perform these changes?

Best Answer

Is it possible to modify:

  • The size of launcher, (smaller than 32 px? bigger than 64?)?
    • No.
  • The position of the launcher?
    • No.
  • The colour and opacity?
    • Colour: no. Opacity: yes.
  • Item organization, (move items freely anywhere in the launcher, as workspaces for ex.*)?
    • No. This seems to have been postponed or decided against.

Is any kind of other modification available.

  • Yes.
    • It is now possible to enable edge illumination.
    • Dynamic quicklists are supported when using libunity.

What tools do I need to install to perform these changes?

  • As before, you need to install (Compiz Config Settings Manager) ccsm Install ccsm.

Screenshot: example screen shot.

You can move any icons except the Dash, Workspace switcher, Mounted drives, and Trash.

Related Question