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diff --git a/_posts/2012-05-20-installing-ubuntu-on-thinkpads.md b/_posts/2012-05-20-installing-ubuntu-on-thinkpads.md index 5bcdffc..79edd8d 100644 --- a/_posts/2012-05-20-installing-ubuntu-on-thinkpads.md +++ b/_posts/2012-05-20-installing-ubuntu-on-thinkpads.md @@ -52,6 +52,16 @@ For XP and earlier versions of Windows, use [gparted live CD](https://www.google 2. For US keyboards (recommended for programming): Run `sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration`, select *105 key generic / english-US layout with EUR sign on ‘5’ key*. use `AltGr` as modifier for foreign symbols (default). -3. Read [ubuntuguide.org](http://ubuntuguide.org) how to set up the system with your desired user applications. Read the [Ubuntu cheat sheet](http://www.cheat-sheets.org/#Ubuntu) to learn some basics about your system. Consider [tweaking Ubuntu console](/General/2012/05/18/improved-ubuntu-terminal). +3. Read [ubuntuguide.org](http://ubuntuguide.org) how to set up the system with your desired user applications. Read the [Ubuntu cheat sheet](http://www.cheat-sheets.org/#Ubuntu) to learn some basics about your system. + +4. Consider replacing the Ubuntu unity application switcher by a version that does not group windows. + + 1. Run `sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager`, followed by `ccsm` + 2. Go to Ubuntu Unity plugin and disable all Alt+Tab keybindings. Do not disable the plugin as a whole. + 3. Enable the Application Switcher plugin. + 4. Consider using the Grid plugin, which cleanly aligns windows using keyboard strokes. + +5. If you are working on the console a lot, consider [tweaking Ubuntu console](/General/2012/05/18/improved-ubuntu-terminal). + |