To enable this functionality in ubuntu, install gconf-editor:
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sudo apt-get install gconf-editor |
run it, and navigate to apps/metacity/general and enable "resize_with_right_button" key.
In Ubuntu 14.04
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sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager |
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ccsm |
Click Window Management
and Resize Window
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Set the key to “<Alt>Button3”
For Linux Mint (version now: 17):
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gsettings set org.cinnamon.desktop.wm.preferences resize-with-right-button true |