a Ubuntu question [ solved ]

[Ken Moffat]

vu pham wrote:
> vu pham wrote:
>>  From my Ubuntu desktop, I use ssh -Y to connect to the server and 
>> run X apps. The standard apps like Xclock, Xterm are working ok. I 
>> could see and wok with them on my desktop.
>>
>> For a particular java app, it does appear on my desktop with just a 
>> blank window (with minimize,maximize and close buttons), no text, no 
>> menus, no pictures ... That same java app shows up just fine on my XP 
>> ( using Xming )and my other Redhat workstation.
>>
>> I guess some X packages are missing from my Ubuntu desktop. Any idea ?
>>
>
> I guess it is because of "Desktop Effects". On my other system with 
> FC10, this app worked perfectly, thru X forwarding - same way as on 
> the Ubuntu desktop, until I turned on Desktop Effects. The same 
> problem is as on my Ubuntu. It has been ok again since I turned those 
> effects off. My Ubuntu desktop is not available now for test but I 
> positively think that feature is the culprit.
>
> Vu
>


I usually turn off desktop effects. When on I can not drag windows 
between workspaces using the toolbar panel.

Ken