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I use xfce on arch linux fresh install. I installed some apps like evince , file-roller , gnome-system-monitor , etc and they are not displaying correctly . They have gnome 3 look . why is this issue occuring and how to resolve it? Thanks for your time .
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Some applications, such as file roller, are built against gtk3 so they now have client-side decorations, the most noticeable of which is the drop-shadow around the window. You can control this to some extent by altering the CSS for the decorations, the file for which is described here:
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Is there any permanent fix to this ? if not, what is the alternative ?
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if not, what is the alternative ?
You could install the GTK2 versions from the AUR:
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You could install the GTK2 versions from the AUR.
Using applications from the MATE desktop environment is a better solution as these applications are maintained.
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thats what i figured and switched gnome applications with mate applications and i am really pleased with the results. Thanks for the help everyone.
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