Coronagold Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 While running Ubuntu I had Firefox running. During that time I was discovering the Panels options (those top and bottom panel bars). And I found the Add/Remove features of them. While trying to remove the 'space bracket' between the "show desktop" icon and Firefoxs' running application tab, I accidentally grabbed FFs' app tab and removed it. I've looked all over for it, yelled its name out loud a few times, but I dinna find it. Now, it seems that whole feature is missing. No matter what app I open, its respective running app tab doesn't appear on the lower panel. Is there a way to return that feature to the lower panel (or any panel) that doen't involve uninstalling & reinstalling Ubuntu, or learning code? I haven't found a way so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted April 28, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 28, 2008 You just have to add the taskbar(thats not what its called in ubuntu) back. To do this you need to right click the bottom panel and click add to panel. Then find the one that I think is called task list or something similar. I'm not at my laptop right now so I cant give you better instructions. If you cant figure it out still I will be able to tell you exactly what its called when I get home tonight. (there is no need to reinstall ubuntu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Too late, I already did. I know what you're talking about, but I didn't see anything that fit the task description in that choice box. I'll look at it again, but I'm gonna keep an eye on my slippy mouse fingers around the desktop. Ooo, quick question... I'm trying to download Adobe Flash Player for Linux. Which one? (Ubuntu, Hardy Heron) tar.gz? rpm? or YUM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted April 28, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 28, 2008 Dont do it that way. Go into add/remove programs from the programs menu. Click to show all available programs. Then search for restricted and choose to install ubuntu restricted extras. This will install java, flash, MS fonts(times new roman, arial, ect), and most of the codecs you need.(.mp3, .mov, ect.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I replied to this thread earlier, but it didn't take. Hmmm.... I did what you said and it worked. Thanks! I find it weird that I had to enter 'restricted' in the search feature. That's one thing I hate about brand new OS's, I feel like such a noob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted April 29, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 29, 2008 Its called restricted because its installing non opensource and some could argue semi legal plug ins. Its using fonts from windows, flash, java, and a bunch of codecs. Some of which aren't technically allowed(especially the dvd playback). I look at it the same as with installing something like VLC/Klite codec pack. I dont care either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronagold Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Neither do I. I want functionality. The heck with their religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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