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How to move window buttons to right on Ubuntu 10.10: GUI Method

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Windows button on Ubuntu 10.04 were moved to left and looks like the same trend will be followed in Ubuntu 10.10 code named Maverick Meerkat. We found a simple GUI script to change the Windows button to right side. This script works for both Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10. The script was written by Alex Eftimie and all the credit/copyright reserves with him.

Current Behavior

1. In order to move the windows button to right on Ubuntu 10.10 download the following script.

http://eftimie.ro/store/window_controls.py

2. Once downloaded, right click on the script file and click properties and go to the permission tab. Check the box that reads “Allow executing file as program”

3. Double click the file and click “Run“. A window like the one below will appear to toggle window buttons to right or left.

Final result

Hope this solves the issue.

This entry was posted by Vivek on August 30, 2010 at 2:17 pm, and is filed under Featured, How-to, Ubuntu. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0.You can leave a response or trackback from your own site.

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Thanks bro…simple things can make you pull your hair out but it feels so good when someone has already found the solution for you
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Why ubuntu changes the window button to the right? I think not all of the ubuntu user are used to mac, but thanks for the script. So, I don’t need to gconf-editor.
Mlprotection39

How can one [of the less learned users] be sure your script will not compromise the system it is used on?
Can, will, you please have it put in Ubuntu repositories?
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+
gconf-editor
apps -> metacity -> general -> button_layout
menu:minimize,maximize,close
aincube

Thank you very much! I don’t know why is need to run any unknown scripts for action, that can be make by OS itself.
Anonymous

I read through the script myself before I used it on my friends installation. The script is fine. Just a short program to let you customise the button location. If you’re concerned though, you should read it over yourself and try and see if anything looks suspicious to you. It’s the best way to learn more about these things. (also sorry this is a three month old post.)
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I feel that, this is only useful for mac users. Thank you for sharing this information. Later it will be useful for me.
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If you’re concerned though, you should read it over yourself and try
and see if anything looks suspicious to you. It’s the best way to learn
more about these things.