Make new application windows to start centered on the screen. Just do this for that: Press Alt+F2 and enter gconf-config, then set the following two values: Key: /apps/metacity/general/focus_new_windows Value: smart Key: /apps/compiz/plugins/place/screen0/options/mode Value: 1 Now your applications should start up nice and centered on the screen.
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