R Soul on 26/12/2010 at 20:40
I see some potential with my new graphics tablet, but there's one irritating feature: Gimp uses different brush settings for the tablet and the mouse (colours, brush style etc). Does anyone know how to have both devices use the same settings? I've tried Google but it's a difficult thing to search for. Most of the results are for brush settings or the input devices menu in preferences.
lost_soul on 27/12/2010 at 00:43
Nope, but GIMP on a tablet would be pretty sweet, especially with Compiz Fusion. You could have your tools on one workspace and images that are being worked on on other workspaces. Then just swing your finger toward the corner of the screen to switch to that workspace.
Renzatic on 27/12/2010 at 02:01
Sorry, R Soul. I can't find anything on it, either.
LS, that'd be horrible. You want all your brushes and stuff within easy reach. Switching between desktops would be way too repetitive and time consuming.
june gloom on 27/12/2010 at 02:50
no man
it'd be GPL compliant or something
and that's totally awesome
lost_soul on 27/12/2010 at 22:08
It would be like having tuns of available workspace on a relatively small screen. I personally find it annoying to have to alt+tab through more than three windows if they overlap on one desktop. Once you get used to being able to stick things out of the way on different sides of the cube, it makes MS Windows feel like a UI from 1998.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y5io3ivUxg) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y5io3ivUxgHere is something similar for MS Windows, but it uses lots more RAM and the windows aren't even updated in real time. Ever try playing Quake at a 90 degree angle? :)
These guys DO get credit though for being able to place windows on top of the cube, which IIRC we can't do.
EDIT: Forgot the link.
Renzatic on 27/12/2010 at 23:55
I always thought the cube was a pretty waste of time, something that's more form than function. I much prefer Expo Wall for moving folders around multiple desktops, and shift + click on the edge of the screen to scroll back and forth between them. I get a realtime preview of all my desktop at once instead of just two, and no distortion from having it wrapped around a cube. It's a helluva lot quicker and efficient.
So have I ever played Quake at a 90 degree angle? Question is, why would I want to? I put the cube up there with wobbly windows, sparkly cursors, and fire effects. Great for showing off the eye candy Compiz is capable of, but ultimately useless and distracting compared to some of the less flashy but more functional features.
