

I make 2 session instances where I start each gnome-terminal with its respective profile. I make 2 profiles (DesktopConsole and DesktopConsole1) in gnome-terminal. (matches (window_name) "DesktopConsole1") I can get the single console embedded in the desktop, but I'm having trouble getting two of them at the same time. To set the working directory to your home folder. To the command line in the Sessions, Startup Programs command line for gnome-terminal. you can see through terminal windows to what is actually on the desktop - something that's possible with OS X, for example, on another of my computers).įor those interested in automatic multiple tabs, its a simple matter of adding I'd prefer that the transparency apply to solid-colour desktop backgrounds and gradients (not just images) and that the transparency be real, rather than simulated (i.e. Once I'd figured out how to play with geometry of the terminal window, and to have it open without titlebar, and to open with multiple tabs, I realized there wasn't a great advantage to devilspie's approach. I tried this and eventually succeeded, but eventually abandoned develspie. Gnome-terminal -window-with-profile=DesktopConsoleĬheck to see that devilspie is running *before* the gnome-terminal command. In System->preferences->sessions, "Startup Programs" tab, add the 2 programs: in the "Effects" tab, set "Transparent background" and shade to "None" (or to whatever you prefer)ĥ) Add devilspie and gnome-terminal to the Startup Programs in your session: in the "Scrolling" tab, select "Scrollbar is" -> Disabled. in the "General" tab, untick "show menubar by default." Read the devilspie wiki (), for other commands!!!Ĥ) Create a new gnome-terminal profile named "DesktopConsole" you should at least adjust the geometry lines to match your screen. i use workspace 4 but you can use whatever you like.

Semi-transparent with shadows (using Xgl) ()ģ) Paste the following configuration (press Ctrl^X to save and exit): The objective is to have a gnome terminal running as the desktop background, right above the actual background image, that won't be displayed by the statusbar or ticker.
