Questions tagged [task-management]

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Where is the Task Manager?

Is there any UI in ubuntu like the one in Windows to kill the processes forcefully. My google chrome application is stuck and i can't close it, need to do it forcefully.Please help !
Vipin Verma
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Task manager for Ubuntu

Is there any task manager for Ubuntu similar to Windows Task Manager?
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Is there any alternative for task manager in Ubuntu?

In Windows, we have the Windows task manager which can be used when the system becomes stuck or any programs become stuck (ie, ctrl+shift+esc). We can close the hung programs using this. I'm not too familiar with Ubuntu, are there any alternatives…
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Is it possible to have lxtask as the sole task manager and to remove the gnome system monitor?

If so, having lxtask installed by now, which package am I supposed to uninstall? Otherwise, I'd simply uncheck the gnome system monitor in the lxpanel settings. Kind regards, schlossblick
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Scheduling Pop Up Dialogue Box - Alarm?

Let's say Tuesday December 20, I need to leave the house at 10 AM. I'd like a pop-up notifier that reminds me (and stays on the screen until I've hit "ok"). What program works best for this?
begtognen
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how to access random task switcher on screen?

Sometimes when I (accidentally) swipe the mouse across the screen, all the active desktops show up on the screen at the same time...sort of like Windows Task Manager. I've tried purposefully swiping the mouse in all directions to make it happen, but…
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