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Resizing windows

Asked by Shinda

Should it be assumed that GNOME desktop windowing is not universally applied to all applications running in the desktop environment?

Since my machine's screen is damaged, I have approximately half the visibility of the desktop environment. As a result of this, I constantly need to resize windows to adjust to this change. But, all attempts to resize windows are not successful. Some windows are resizeable, while others are not.

Is there a solution for this circumstance?

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#1

how is your screen damaged?

things like popups are not always resizable

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

No as some users use KDE, Some use LXDE.

Does the same happen in the live CD?

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Shinda (shinda-williams) said : 		#3

Depending upon the screen's position, it's damaged such that persistent, saturated color contrasts between green and pink make seeing the desktop or a terminal window a daunting challenge. If administrative applications generate popup windows when run from GNOME desktop, I should assume that using the Terminal should be my next alternative, then.

Since I cannot see the bottom half of the workspace at the login screen, what feature is available that allows users to toggle between, or otherwise change desktop environments, workspaces, etc.?

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#4

back in the 70s when crts were used as monitors, the problem was widespread, but you can fix it by degaussing the screen with a magnetic coil. however, with lcd monitors, this isn't necessary. sounds like you need to get a new monitor. it could also be a problem with your graphics card.

if this is the case, chaning workspaces won't solve your problem.

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