Snapping windows

[zackpete]

I've been trying the RC of Windows 7 and I really like the window snapping feature. I was wondering if Compiz could do the same thing (specifically the snap to half the screen - http://www.nirmaltv.com/2008/11/13/get-windows-7-aero-snap-in-vista/) If Compiz can't do it, are there any other Linux applications that can do the same?

[james.brantley]

I've been trying the RC of Windows 7 and I really like the window snapping feature. I was wondering if Compiz could do the same thing (specifically the snap to half the screen - http://www.nirmaltv.com/2008/11/13/get-windows-7-aero-snap-in-vista/) If Compiz can't do it, are there any other Linux applications that can do the same?

Yes, something very, very close is found in Compiz

Alt + F2 then type ccsm then choose "window management", then "snapping windows".
It is not exactly like it is Windows 7 but it appears to me the whole idea of their snapping windows came from Ubuntu. Like I say, it appears to me!

[ckonestroh]

Actually I found Group and Tab Windows under Compiz to be a 100% smarter idea....

Go to Youtube do a search for Group and Tab Windows....

Good Luck....


This Group and Tab Windows makes a 100% more sense , Because you can open a web browser and notes on the other side of the window do a cut copy and paste and never use to hole screen up...

[ckonestroh]

Actually I don't like snapping windows to add to this discussion.... Because I can also view my Google gadgets and have 2 or more windows open at the same time...

Group or Tab windows doesn't use that much of the cpu or gpu to run...

I have a laptop so I keep an eye on heat.... And I have a laptop cooler...


later....

[james.brantley]

The possibilities are really endless! It's great! Oh and by the way "ccsm" is Compiz Config Settings Manager! Just accessed via alt +F2. I have no interest in the snapping windows myself! Just came stumbled upon your post. Have a good one!

[~sHyLoCk~]

I've been trying the RC of Windows 7 and I really like the window snapping feature. I was wondering if Compiz could do the same thing (specifically the snap to half the screen - http://www.nirmaltv.com/2008/11/13/get-windows-7-aero-snap-in-vista/) If Compiz can't do it, are there any other Linux applications that can do the same?

Compiz can do so much more! Try to search for youtube videos on compiz on any linux distro

[zackpete]

I found a plug-in that's really similar to what I described. It's called Grid. The only thing it's lacking is the ability to use the mouse to drag it to an edge instead of a keyboard shortcut. I wonder, how hard would it be for me to add that? I know Compiz can already handle edge shortcuts...