Video demo of Gnome-do's Docky - see why it rocks!

[Mazza558]

Here's a quick video demo showing some of the cool features of Docky, in combination with a pretty nice (IMO) layout I thought up.

Basically, the idea is to have docky as the main app launcher/window manager at the top, from which you can just do things. Having docky at the top is actually pretty fun, and I feel less guilty and copycat-ish than having it at the bottom.

Now that the bottom is free of anything, it can serve as a hidden "misc" panel, where you can control things you don't need to use as much - notification area, date/time, volume, any other applets you want. In the video, I've kept the apps/places/sys menu simply because there's no alternative for docky yet.

Overall, this combo gives a great blend of minimalism and function.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVag6i42Og

If you like it, Digg it here (http://digg.com/linux_unix/Video_Demo_of_Docky_on_Ubuntu_9_04_An_awesome_comb ination) - it'd be nice to give Docky more exposure, and show that it's not simply a cheap knock-off of other docks.

[klange]

Docky needs more GUI configuration options, and separate theming options from the rest of Gnome-Do. But overall, I like, and am starting to replace Cairo-Dock with it.

[Mazza558]

Docky needs more GUI configuration options, and separate theming options from the rest of Gnome-Do. But overall, I like, and am starting to replace Cairo-Dock with it.

The branch I'm using has several more options, like putting it at the top of the screen, or the option of a clock.

[Islington]

The branch I'm using has several more options, like putting it at the top of the screen, or the option of a clock.

how in the world did you get it to install? I keep getting the CS103 error when I try.

[Mazza558]

how in the world did you get it to install? I keep getting the CS103 error when I try.

I think I did a build-dep before compiling it, so I got all the dev packages as well.

[Mazza558]

All Docky needs now is a better way to handle multiple windows, and I'm set.

[BuffaloX]

Nice. :D

Two questions:
1 Does the Open Source ATI/AMD driver works with Compiz?
2 How do you make those text comments for your video?

[Mazza558]

Nice. :D

Two questions:
1 Does the Open Source ATI/AMD driver works with Compiz?
2 How do you make those text comments for your video?

1. Yes
2. They're called Annotations and you get an option to add them if you log in and check your videos (or when you upload new ones)

[pt123]

I am assuming you are not using the standard Compiz in Ubuntu to get the snow effect?

I wish they would include the elements plugin.

Watching the snow is therapeutic, esp. in 40C temperatures.

[bgs100]

What 'branch' has these wonderful options you speak of?
And is there a menu and/or show desktop button in this branch?

Edit: Nevermind. It was a "duh" kinda thing. #-o

[vishzilla]

GNOME-Do has come a long way. I wonder if this becomes a standard for some distros. I fancy such a utility

[juanmoreno92]

I would use Docky but it uses Mono.

Mono = Microsoft = evil

Call me a fanboy....I dare you.

[Mazza558]

I am assuming you are not using the standard Compiz in Ubuntu to get the snow effect?

I wish they would include the elements plugin.

Watching the snow is therapeutic, esp. in 40C temperatures.

Yeah, I compiled the snow plugin seperately.

[BuffaloX]

1. Yes
2. They're called Annotations and you get an option to add them if you log in and check your videos (or when you upload new ones)

1: I have now ordered an ATI 4830 I like that they have opened their specs for OSS drivers. (My old graphics card just burned out.)
2: OK I suppose It's a Youtube feature then.

[RATM_Owns]

How can I install this in Arch?

[days_of_ruin]

GNOME-Do has come a long way. I wonder if this becomes a standard for some distros. I fancy such a utility

It is standard for some distros, look on the gnome-do install page.

[sujoy]

Here's a quick video demo showing some of the cool features of Docky, in combination with a pretty nice (IMO) layout I thought up.

Basically, the idea is to have docky as the main app launcher/window manager at the top, from which you can just do things. Having docky at the top is actually pretty fun, and I feel less guilty and copycat-ish than having it at the bottom.

Now that the bottom is free of anything, it can serve as a hidden "misc" panel, where you can control things you don't need to use as much - notification area, date/time, volume, any other applets you want. In the video, I've kept the apps/places/sys menu simply because there's no alternative for docky yet.

Overall, this combo gives a great blend of minimalism and function.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVag6i42Og

If you like it, Digg it here (http://digg.com/linux_unix/Video_Demo_of_Docky_on_Ubuntu_9_04_An_awesome_comb ination) - it'd be nice to give Docky more exposure, and show that it's not simply a cheap knock-off of other docks.

dude, next time try to use a screencast app, like recordmydesktop or xvidcap

[damis648]

I still wish I could figure out why it doesn't work on my system.:(

[theApokalypsis]

1: I have now ordered an ATI 4830 I like that they have opened their specs for OSS drivers. (My old graphics card just burned out.)
2: OK I suppose It's a Youtube feature then.


Running a 4870 myself. using the fglrx ones from AMD/ATI but hoping the OSS drivers will get some good 3D functionality for compiz :)


Mazza I see you are running Compiz in Jaunty as well.what drivers if I might ask with that ATI card?

EDIT: found the bzr how to. see how it turns out :D

[Mazza558]

Mazza I see you are running Compiz in Jaunty as well.what drivers if I might ask with that ATI card?



The free, open source ATI ones. Ever since Jaunty they've been very responsive.

[theApokalypsis]

The free, open source ATI ones. Ever since Jaunty they've been very responsive.

nice! im running a new R700 chipset card (4870) so I have been waiting for 3D support. Only a matter of time.

:P

btw are you running Jaunty as your main OS or still testing it?

[Mazza558]

nice! im running a new R700 chipset card (4870) so I have been waiting for 3D support. Only a matter of time.

:P

btw are you running Jaunty as your main OS or still testing it?

Main OS since about Alpha 2, at least on my laptop.

[jastonas]

Has anyone tried docky on dual monitor setup?
I cant find a way to have a panel on each screen and recognise which windows are open on respective screens.