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Old 08-17-2006, 07:34 PM   #1
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Switch between app and GUI

How do I switch from a fullscreen app back to my GUI (gnome)? ctrl+alt+enter switches the app into windowed mode, but do not give focus to the GUI.

Thanks in advance.
 
Old 08-17-2006, 07:56 PM   #2
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What is the name of the app.?
 
Old 08-17-2006, 08:15 PM   #3
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generally, any 3d app, usually games such as America's Army or bzflag - Or games running under Cedega.
 
Old 08-17-2006, 08:20 PM   #4
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i would say keep a terminal window open and hit Alt+Tab
 
  


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