Krytarik Raido from TuxGarage updated the script of 2D-Desktop Settings so it now runs and works under Ubuntu’s latest version 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot (2D Desktop Environment).

The tool is now called “Unity-2D Settings” and Krytarik removed the Session Dependency, which means the features will work with the “Ubuntu 2D” session only, as well as he created an Architecture-Independent installer.

You can download the installer for 32-bit and 64-bit by clicking HERE

IMPORTANT:

There are still some issues under Ubuntu’s Unity-2D native Desktop Settings. You can read my previous post for more information.

This is a very simple GUI application that saves time browsing folders and adding values, or writing commands in the terminal to get the Unity-2D GConf Settings customized.

There’s not much to tweak under the current version of Unity-2D, however, there are certain times when you want to set the Launcher to be hidden or vice versa, or you just can’t get used to it’s “Dodge” mode used by default. And Compositing Manager makes it look better (Near regular Unity).

You can download the Installer (.deb File) here: 

For UBUNTU 11.10 (New)

For 32-bit (11.04)

For 64-bit (11.04)

IMPORTANT (Native imperfections in Unity-2D):

1.-In some cases, the Dash wont show with transparency when you first enable Compositing. You can Just log out and log in, or open the Terminal and type: killall unity-2d-places ..Hit enter and then just click the Ubuntu Logo icon on the top panel.

2.-Whenever you disable Compositing, your windows, top panel and Launcher disappear. Just click Alt-Tab on your keyboard to bring your windows back, and move your cursor to the top and wait a couple of seconds to get the Panel and Launcher back. 

3.- If you select ‘Always Show‘ while the Launcher is hidden and a window is maximized, it won’t show leaving an empty space. Just move your cursor to the Ubuntu Logo on the top panel to bring it back.

4.- The option for ‘Always Show’ the Launcher uses a strut that produces incorrect size on “Spread” when you click the Workspace Switcher (Unity-2D Bug 766103). There’s no actual workaround for this one.


Note: Compositing Manager doesn’t work on current Unity 2D’s “Daily Build”. So make sure you installed the “Stable Version”  (Simply: sudo apt-get install unity-2d without having to add a repository). Remember, “Daily Builds” are mostly Non-Stable/Under-Development packages and are aimed so you can test new patches and send bug reports to developers.