Something similar to GNOME's AlternateTab on Unity?

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I just installed Ubuntu 16.04, and I unfortunately find the application switcher (launched by alt+tab) kind of confusing. I found the AlternateTab Extension for GNOME and like the look of it, but was sad to find out that I apparently cannot use it in Unity.



Is there any way around this? Is there any alternatives? I've looked at the CCSM, but I like the look of AlternateTab better (it probably reminds me more of the Win7 I've just left).



Thanks.



EDIT: Here's how it looks like right now:



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  • Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
    – pomsky
    May 8 at 22:35











  • @pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 8 at 22:37










  • What about alt+key above tab?
    – pomsky
    May 9 at 10:17










  • Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 19:59










  • @WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 20:00














up vote
3
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I just installed Ubuntu 16.04, and I unfortunately find the application switcher (launched by alt+tab) kind of confusing. I found the AlternateTab Extension for GNOME and like the look of it, but was sad to find out that I apparently cannot use it in Unity.



Is there any way around this? Is there any alternatives? I've looked at the CCSM, but I like the look of AlternateTab better (it probably reminds me more of the Win7 I've just left).



Thanks.



EDIT: Here's how it looks like right now:



enter image description here







share|improve this question






















  • Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
    – pomsky
    May 8 at 22:35











  • @pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 8 at 22:37










  • What about alt+key above tab?
    – pomsky
    May 9 at 10:17










  • Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 19:59










  • @WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 20:00












up vote
3
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up vote
3
down vote

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I just installed Ubuntu 16.04, and I unfortunately find the application switcher (launched by alt+tab) kind of confusing. I found the AlternateTab Extension for GNOME and like the look of it, but was sad to find out that I apparently cannot use it in Unity.



Is there any way around this? Is there any alternatives? I've looked at the CCSM, but I like the look of AlternateTab better (it probably reminds me more of the Win7 I've just left).



Thanks.



EDIT: Here's how it looks like right now:



enter image description here







share|improve this question














I just installed Ubuntu 16.04, and I unfortunately find the application switcher (launched by alt+tab) kind of confusing. I found the AlternateTab Extension for GNOME and like the look of it, but was sad to find out that I apparently cannot use it in Unity.



Is there any way around this? Is there any alternatives? I've looked at the CCSM, but I like the look of AlternateTab better (it probably reminds me more of the Win7 I've just left).



Thanks.



EDIT: Here's how it looks like right now:



enter image description here









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  • Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
    – pomsky
    May 8 at 22:35











  • @pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 8 at 22:37










  • What about alt+key above tab?
    – pomsky
    May 9 at 10:17










  • Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 19:59










  • @WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 20:00
















  • Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
    – pomsky
    May 8 at 22:35











  • @pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 8 at 22:37










  • What about alt+key above tab?
    – pomsky
    May 9 at 10:17










  • Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 19:59










  • @WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 20:00















Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
– pomsky
May 8 at 22:35





Is the super+w combination what you're looking for? ("super" is usually the key with Windows logo or equivalent.)
– pomsky
May 8 at 22:35













@pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
– Bobson Dugnutt
May 8 at 22:37




@pomsky Nope, sorry, I'd like to not use my mouse when changing between apps.
– Bobson Dugnutt
May 8 at 22:37












What about alt+key above tab?
– pomsky
May 9 at 10:17




What about alt+key above tab?
– pomsky
May 9 at 10:17












Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 9 at 19:59




Your .gif is cool but it doesn't look like any Unity I've used.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
May 9 at 19:59












@WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
– Bobson Dugnutt
May 9 at 20:00




@WinEunuuchs2Unix Well that sucks. All right, thanks for your help anyways.
– Bobson Dugnutt
May 9 at 20:00










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I looked at your link and honestly don't see how it is superior to Alt+Tab in Unity:



Alt Tab.gif



After the initial Alt+Tab if you keep holding down the Alt key and tap the the Tab key it cycles through Windows and those with two or more sub-windows lets you pick between them. I think this is superior to Windows 7 but perhaps I'm biased.



Make sure you are running Unity



For Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:



$ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
/usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=gnome
/usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=ubuntu


For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:



$ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
/usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
/usr/share/xsessions/gnome-xorg.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
/usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu-communitheme-snap.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu-communitheme /snap/communitheme/current/session
/usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu gnome-session --session=ubuntu
/usr/share/xsessions/unity.desktop:Exec=/usr/lib/gnome-session/run-systemd-session unity-session.target


Notice the last line (far right side) shows: unity-session.target






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  • Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:39










  • @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:44










  • How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:52










  • @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:59










  • Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 11:04

















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In 'CompizConfig Settings Manager', I chose 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin', and under 'Switcher' enabled 'Key to start the Switcher'. I gave me a prompt saying that it conflicted with the "old" application switcher, which was apparently turned on, and I simply chose to disable the old switcher.






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    I looked at your link and honestly don't see how it is superior to Alt+Tab in Unity:



    Alt Tab.gif



    After the initial Alt+Tab if you keep holding down the Alt key and tap the the Tab key it cycles through Windows and those with two or more sub-windows lets you pick between them. I think this is superior to Windows 7 but perhaps I'm biased.



    Make sure you are running Unity



    For Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=gnome
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=ubuntu


    For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome-xorg.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu-communitheme-snap.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu-communitheme /snap/communitheme/current/session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu gnome-session --session=ubuntu
    /usr/share/xsessions/unity.desktop:Exec=/usr/lib/gnome-session/run-systemd-session unity-session.target


    Notice the last line (far right side) shows: unity-session.target






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    • Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:39










    • @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:44










    • How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:52










    • @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:59










    • Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 11:04














    up vote
    2
    down vote













    I looked at your link and honestly don't see how it is superior to Alt+Tab in Unity:



    Alt Tab.gif



    After the initial Alt+Tab if you keep holding down the Alt key and tap the the Tab key it cycles through Windows and those with two or more sub-windows lets you pick between them. I think this is superior to Windows 7 but perhaps I'm biased.



    Make sure you are running Unity



    For Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=gnome
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=ubuntu


    For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome-xorg.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu-communitheme-snap.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu-communitheme /snap/communitheme/current/session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu gnome-session --session=ubuntu
    /usr/share/xsessions/unity.desktop:Exec=/usr/lib/gnome-session/run-systemd-session unity-session.target


    Notice the last line (far right side) shows: unity-session.target






    share|improve this answer






















    • Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:39










    • @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:44










    • How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:52










    • @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:59










    • Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 11:04












    up vote
    2
    down vote










    up vote
    2
    down vote









    I looked at your link and honestly don't see how it is superior to Alt+Tab in Unity:



    Alt Tab.gif



    After the initial Alt+Tab if you keep holding down the Alt key and tap the the Tab key it cycles through Windows and those with two or more sub-windows lets you pick between them. I think this is superior to Windows 7 but perhaps I'm biased.



    Make sure you are running Unity



    For Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=gnome
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=ubuntu


    For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome-xorg.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu-communitheme-snap.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu-communitheme /snap/communitheme/current/session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu gnome-session --session=ubuntu
    /usr/share/xsessions/unity.desktop:Exec=/usr/lib/gnome-session/run-systemd-session unity-session.target


    Notice the last line (far right side) shows: unity-session.target






    share|improve this answer














    I looked at your link and honestly don't see how it is superior to Alt+Tab in Unity:



    Alt Tab.gif



    After the initial Alt+Tab if you keep holding down the Alt key and tap the the Tab key it cycles through Windows and those with two or more sub-windows lets you pick between them. I think this is superior to Windows 7 but perhaps I'm biased.



    Make sure you are running Unity



    For Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=gnome
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=gnome-session --session=ubuntu


    For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:



    $ grep "^Exec" /usr/share/xsessions/*
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/gnome-xorg.desktop:Exec=gnome-session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu-communitheme-snap.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu-communitheme /snap/communitheme/current/session
    /usr/share/xsessions/ubuntu.desktop:Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=ubuntu gnome-session --session=ubuntu
    /usr/share/xsessions/unity.desktop:Exec=/usr/lib/gnome-session/run-systemd-session unity-session.target


    Notice the last line (far right side) shows: unity-session.target







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    • Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:39










    • @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:44










    • How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:52










    • @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:59










    • Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 11:04
















    • Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:39










    • @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:44










    • How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 10:52










    • @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
      – WinEunuuchs2Unix
      May 9 at 10:59










    • Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
      – Bobson Dugnutt
      May 9 at 11:04















    Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:39




    Your illustration does look very nice (exactly what I'm looking for), but it looks nothing like mine. Mine consists of three panes which the windows cycles through.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:39












    @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:44




    @BobsonDugnutt Then that's possible using Windows Key+R+W and then using arrow keys or mouse to select which full window to pick from.
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:44












    How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:52




    How can I configure my alt+tab to look like yours? What's the reason for the diffrenece? Are you using something newer than 16.04? You don't need the +R btw.
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 10:52












    @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:59




    @BobsonDugnutt The .gif was generated with 16.04. I just rebooted with 18.04 upgraded from a cloned image of 16.04 and Alt+Tab works the same way. You are right in 18.04 the +R isn't needed but it is in 16.04. I'm using Unity desktop in both 16.04 and 18.04
    – WinEunuuchs2Unix
    May 9 at 10:59












    Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 11:04




    Do you know why it looks differently for me then?
    – Bobson Dugnutt
    May 9 at 11:04












    up vote
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    accepted










    As per request, I'll add an answer.



    In 'CompizConfig Settings Manager', I chose 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin', and under 'Switcher' enabled 'Key to start the Switcher'. I gave me a prompt saying that it conflicted with the "old" application switcher, which was apparently turned on, and I simply chose to disable the old switcher.






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      As per request, I'll add an answer.



      In 'CompizConfig Settings Manager', I chose 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin', and under 'Switcher' enabled 'Key to start the Switcher'. I gave me a prompt saying that it conflicted with the "old" application switcher, which was apparently turned on, and I simply chose to disable the old switcher.






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        accepted







        up vote
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        accepted






        As per request, I'll add an answer.



        In 'CompizConfig Settings Manager', I chose 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin', and under 'Switcher' enabled 'Key to start the Switcher'. I gave me a prompt saying that it conflicted with the "old" application switcher, which was apparently turned on, and I simply chose to disable the old switcher.






        share|improve this answer












        As per request, I'll add an answer.



        In 'CompizConfig Settings Manager', I chose 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin', and under 'Switcher' enabled 'Key to start the Switcher'. I gave me a prompt saying that it conflicted with the "old" application switcher, which was apparently turned on, and I simply chose to disable the old switcher.







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