Issue: maximized windows go behind xfce4-panel and are unable to be moved/closed
Fix:
right click on top xfce4-panel, Panel > Panel Preferences
un-check 'Don't reserve space on borders'
Launch ccsm (compiz-settings-manager) {open terminal, type: ccsm}
Scroll down to 'Window Management' section
check 'Place Windows' to enable
logout / log back in
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Issue: sessions not clearing upon exit/logoff (when logging in you see the log-off dialog from your last session)
Fix:
open terminal (winkey + t)
type in terminal: mv /usr/bin/xfce4-session /usr/bin/xfce4-session.orig sudo geany /usr/bin/xfce4-session
Typethis in geany: (should be blank new file)
#!/bin/bash
/usr/bin/xfce4-session.orig
rm -r ~/.cache/sessions/ * (there is no space between / and *)
rm -r /home/user/.cache/sessions/ *
Save file.
In terminal type: sudo chmod a+x /usr/bin/xfce4-session
log out, log back in as root. log out of root, log in as user. Verify there is no logoff promt upon login. (usually only effects user account)
What this script does is delete all sessions once root logs in.
Last edit: 0E 800 2014-02-08
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[winkey] + c = show/hide conky [winkey] + t = open terminal [winkey] + f = open filemanager (thunar) [winkey] + w = open web browser (firefox) [winkey] + TAB = window switch
ALT + TAB = application switch
You can view / customize your own keyboard shortcuts in settings or type in terminal:
xfce4-keyboard-settings
click on 'Application Shortcuts' tab
Last edit: 0E 800 2014-02-10
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root desktop will have missing background and windows orb will be black
fix orb by:
right clicking on black 'menu box'
click on properties
click on black icon to change
chose /root/Pictures/orb.png (or any custom orb you want)
fix desktop:
open settings manager (icon next to lock on start menu)
click on desktop
click on green 'plus +' sybmbol to add wallpaper
goto /root/Pictures/ chose win8.jpeg
click Add
reboot-
verfy root account is windows themed and that there is no logoff promt
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First install virtualbox-4.3_4.3.6-91406~Ubuntu~precise_i386.deb by right clicking on the file in Thunar and Open with 'Gdebi Package Installer' , then click on 'Install package'
After virtualbox is installed, install the Extension Pack by double clicking on the file Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.6-91406.vbox-extpack. Virtualbox will automatically install it.
Open Virtualbox, click on New button, type 'XP' for name, type should be Miscrosoft Windows, version should be Windows XP. Click on next.
Select the amount of ram to use, I suggest the default 192mb. Click next.
Create a virtual hard drive now, click create.
Select VDI, click next.
Chose fixed or dynamic - your choice.
Chose size of hard drive - if you have a lot of space to spare and are planning on installing alot of XP games or apps, then I would make it as big as you can. If you just want to practice hacking your XP install, then use default 10gb. This custom performance XP version has had the ram and drive space limits removed, so you can install on even less than 10gb if you want.
....to be continued. If you need further help, please leave a comment or contact me. This distro has been downloaded over 190+ times, yet no one has left any response or feedback. I will continue to improve this distro, but would greatly appreciate a review.
{Fixes}
Root Desktop:
Fix:
right click on top xfce4-panel, Panel > Panel Preferences
un-check 'Don't reserve space on borders'
Launch ccsm (compiz-settings-manager) {open terminal, type: ccsm}
Scroll down to 'Window Management' section
check 'Place Windows' to enable
logout / log back in
{Fixes}
Root/User Desktop
Fix:
open terminal (winkey + t)
type in terminal:
mv /usr/bin/xfce4-session /usr/bin/xfce4-session.orig
sudo geany /usr/bin/xfce4-session
Typethis in geany: (should be blank new file)
#!/bin/bash
/usr/bin/xfce4-session.orig
rm -r ~/.cache/sessions/ * (there is no space between / and *)
rm -r /home/user/.cache/sessions/ *
Save file.
In terminal type: sudo chmod a+x /usr/bin/xfce4-session
log out, log back in as root. log out of root, log in as user. Verify there is no logoff promt upon login. (usually only effects user account)
What this script does is delete all sessions once root logs in.
Last edit: 0E 800 2014-02-08
{Fixes}
Fix: (mandatory fix in order for things to work)
Type in terminal:
Useful keyboard shortcuts.
[winkey] + c = show/hide conky
[winkey] + t = open terminal
[winkey] + f = open filemanager (thunar)
[winkey] + w = open web browser (firefox)
[winkey] + TAB = window switch
ALT + TAB = application switch
You can view / customize your own keyboard shortcuts in settings or type in terminal:
xfce4-keyboard-settings
click on 'Application Shortcuts' tab
Last edit: 0E 800 2014-02-10
{Fixes}
Fix:
Type in terminal:
sed -i 's/geteuid/getppid/g' 'which vlc'
Optional // Copy user theme to root (make root have windows theme)
First, login as root.
Type in terminal:
xfce4-session-settings
click on 'application autostart tab'
un-check conky
uncheck XAvant Window Navigator
logout / login as user
Type in terminal:
sudo cp -r /home/user/* /root
sudo cp -r /home/user/.[^.]* /root
(nevermind .gvfs error)
log out / log back in as root
remove user account - no need for it now
Type in terminal:
userdel user
rm -rf /home/user
reboot -
login as root
root desktop will have missing background and windows orb will be black
fix orb by:
right clicking on black 'menu box'
click on properties
click on black icon to change
chose /root/Pictures/orb.png (or any custom orb you want)
fix desktop:
open settings manager (icon next to lock on start menu)
click on desktop
click on green 'plus +' sybmbol to add wallpaper
goto /root/Pictures/ chose win8.jpeg
click Add
reboot-
verfy root account is windows themed and that there is no logoff promt
Optional // Install Virtualbox + Windows XP
1: Download Virtualbox 4.3.6 for Ubuntu from:
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.6/virtualbox-4.3_4.3.6-91406~Ubuntu~precise_i386.deb
2: Download Virtualbox Extension Pack here:
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.6/Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.6-91406.vbox-extpack
3: Download Virtualbox Guest Additions from here:
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.3.6/VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.6.iso
4: Download custom Windows XP performance edition from:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzolLN2vKwxjMnBGN3lRRnBkclE/edit?usp=sharing
Install:
First install virtualbox-4.3_4.3.6-91406~Ubuntu~precise_i386.deb by right clicking on the file in Thunar and Open with 'Gdebi Package Installer' , then click on 'Install package'
After virtualbox is installed, install the Extension Pack by double clicking on the file Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.6-91406.vbox-extpack. Virtualbox will automatically install it.
Open Virtualbox, click on New button, type 'XP' for name, type should be Miscrosoft Windows, version should be Windows XP. Click on next.
Select the amount of ram to use, I suggest the default 192mb. Click next.
Create a virtual hard drive now, click create.
Select VDI, click next.
Chose fixed or dynamic - your choice.
Chose size of hard drive - if you have a lot of space to spare and are planning on installing alot of XP games or apps, then I would make it as big as you can. If you just want to practice hacking your XP install, then use default 10gb. This custom performance XP version has had the ram and drive space limits removed, so you can install on even less than 10gb if you want.
....to be continued. If you need further help, please leave a comment or contact me. This distro has been downloaded over 190+ times, yet no one has left any response or feedback. I will continue to improve this distro, but would greatly appreciate a review.
More help can be found here:
http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-XP-on-Ubuntu-with-VirtualBox
Last edit: 0E 800 2014-02-21
can you please upload the themes files here