How do I set the launcher to always show in Unity 2d?

Solution 1:

For 11.10

The following terminal commands will set the launcher to always show:

First install the dconf-tools:

sudo apt-get install dconf-tools

Then input these lines to configure the launcher:

dconf write /com/canonical/unity-2d/launcher/hide-mode 0
dconf write /com/canonical/unity-2d/launcher/use-strut true

See also:

  • How do I configure Unity 2D?

Solution 2:

The GUI tool now works in 11.10 as well :) http://marianochavero.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/unity-2d-settings-ui-for-ubuntu-11-10-oneiric-ocelot/