Can't resize dock 12.04 LTS x64

[jay87]

Hi All

I am running Ubuntu 12.04LTS x64 on a Sony Vaio 17" Laptop. I am loving it, but have one problem that is frustrating me, which I was hoping you could help with

I like a tiny dock, and I updated Ubuntu, restarted and now can't resize my dock beyond huge! By default it is now huge. I had installed compizconfig for a 3D desktop cube switching, but have just noticed this too has disappeared now. I uninstalled compiz in the hope this would fix things but it hasn't

In appearence, there is no option to resize the dock any more.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Jake

[MG&TL]

What's likely to have happened is that for some reason the update broke your graphics driver (which means fallback graphics). I have a VAIO as well, and that's never happened for me, but there's always a first time.

Can you post your hardware specifications?

[jay87]

Sure thanks

Specifications for VPCEF2E1E/WI

Operating System

Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Architecture

ChipsetAMD M880G Chipset Colour

Cover colourWhite CPU

Processor NameAMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor P320 Processor Speed (GHz)2.1 L2/L3 Cache (MB)1 Frontside Bus (MHz)3200MHz HyperTransport™ 3.0 Number of Cores2 Memory

Memory Size (GB)4 Memory SpecificationPC3-8500 Memory Speed (MHz)1066 Memory TypeDDR3 SDRAM Max. Supported Memory (GB)8 Drives

Hard Drive TypeSerial ATA Hard Drive Capacity (GB)320 Hard Drive Speed (rpm)5400 Optical Drive TypeDVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drives Speed

ReadCD x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x8, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x8, DVD+R DL x8, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5 WriteCD-R x24, CD-RW x10, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5 Screen

Diagonal Size (in)17.3 Diagonal Size (cm)43.8 Aspect Ratio16:9 Resolution1600 x 900 Graphics

Graphic Card NameATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics Total Graphics Memory1910MB* Comments* Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size. Interfaces

USB Port (quantity)4 USB Version2.0 USB Connector TypeA Memory Stick™ Slot1: 4bit M.S. PRO (Duo Only) Microphone Jack1: Stereo Mini Jack Headphone Jack1: Stereo Mini Jack SD Card SlotYES HDMI OutputYES VGA Output1: mini D-sub 15p Network Connectivity

Ethernet (RJ-45 Direct Port)YES Ethernet Type10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Wireless LANYES Wireless LAN Type802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps)150 (RX)/150 (TX) Audio

Built-in SpeakersStereo Built-in MicrophoneYes: Monaural Dolby CodecDolby Home Theater v3 Built-in Camera

SpecificationMOTION EYE® Effective Pixels640x480 Image Sensor (Mega Pixels)0.3 Keyboard

Stroke (mm)2.0 Key Pitch (mm)19.05 Touch PadYES Other Features

Special ButtonsAssist Kensigton LockYES Software

AudioMusic Station Home NetworkVAIO Media Plus MultimediaMedia Gallery MicrosoftInternet Explorer 8, Windows Live Essentials Suite Office ApplicationAdobe® Reader® 9, Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 OtherVAIO Care, Google Chrome Browser Photo/VideoPMB VAIO Edition Security & Backup Solution PortalVAIO Gate SONY ToolsRemote Play with PlayStation 3 UtilitiesVAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update, VAIO Smart network Supplied Accesories

AC AdaptorVGP-AC19V48 BatteryYES Dimensions

Depth Main Unit (mm)274 Height Main Unit (mm)32.8-38.0 Width Main Unit (mm)409.1 Weight with Supplied Battery (Kg)3.1 Primary Battery

Model NameVGP-BPS22 Battery TypeLi-Ion (Samsung cell) Power39Wh (11.1V/3500mAh) Weight (g)310 Battery Life time (hours)3 Battery Charge time (hours)3.5 Battery Life DisclaimerActual battery life will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. Benchmark: MobileMark 2007

[MG&TL]

Whoah...link next time might be better. :D

I see from


Graphic Card NameATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250

that you've got an ATI card. I've got an Intel one, so I'm not really familiar with the driver process for ATI/AMD cards. Have you tried going to "Additional drivers" and installing whatever it suggests, or if you've already done that, remove it and install it again.

Silly little thing, but I think sometimes a new kernel breaks drivers and such.

[jay87]

Thanks that worked!

Reinstalled and activated the ATI driver and now i have 3D and a small dock again :-)

[MG&TL]

thanks that worked!

Reinstalled and activated the ati driver and now i have 3d and a small dock again :-)

Great! Enjoy your Ubuntu. :)