Panel should (optionally) go opaque when window is maximized

It a good idea to be consistent. Its slightly inconsistent at times. However, I honestly like it remaining transparent when maximum.

Maybe you guys could add a option setting for it?

Option for CCSM to choose between the desired panel behaviour wouldn't be that much of a issue (I guess), however someone must first code my idea. Any volunteers?

Needs design discussion. Marking incomplete in the meantime

Oki-doki :P Just to clearify thing up IF this is implemented there is bound to be option in CCSM should it be used or not ... bit too obvious, I know :D

Note that setting the Top Bar to transparent is a non-supported configuration.

This bug was fixed in the package unity - 5.0.0-0ubuntu1

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unity (5.0.0-0ubuntu1) precise; urgency=low

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