Re:Linux Mint Shakes Ubuntu, Replaces As The Top Distro
by rlpb on Thursday November 10, 2011 @10:15AM
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> 1. It is not easy for me to switch between instances of the same application immediately.
Try Alt+` instead of Alt+Tab. Alt+` limits the list to windows of the same application. You can combine the two as well.
> 2. Opening multiple instance of an application is also not that comfortable.
Middle-clicking instead of left-clicking will open a new instance of the application instead of switching to the existing instance.
IMO, the problem with Unity is that it hasn't been well-documented for power users. I was just as annoyed as the most vocal haters when I first started, but after I learnt how to use it I actually like it now.
Try Alt+` instead of Alt+Tab. Alt+` limits the list to windows of the same application. You can combine the two as well.
> 2. Opening multiple instance of an application is also not that comfortable.
Middle-clicking instead of left-clicking will open a new instance of the application instead of switching to the existing instance.
IMO, the problem with Unity is that it hasn't been well-documented for power users. I was just as annoyed as the most vocal haters when I first started, but after I learnt how to use it I actually like it now.