How to add 'show all windows' functionality in xubuntu?

Question

I would like a hot corner functionality similar to that of Linux mint 17. Is there any way I can achieve that on Xubuntu?

Answer 1

First install 'xfdashboard'

Install Xubuntu Extras. SOURCE

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xubuntu-dev/extras

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt install xfdashboard

To set up hot corners:

Option 1

1. Open 'xfdashboard settings' in the program menu
2. Select 'Plugins' tab
3. Select 'Hot Corner'and tick option
4. Select 'Preferences'
5. CLose
6. Reboot system

Option 2 SOURCE

sudo apt-get install brightside

Once installed, open terminal and enter:

brightside-properties

In properties:

1. Select Corner, tick box
2. In drop down select 'custom action'
3. Enter 'xfdashboard' in 'On entering region'
4. Adjust delay
5. Close properties

Once configured add 'brightside' to startup applications list. Instruction HERE

Answer 2

You can try xfce4-hotcorner-plugin:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xubuntu-dev/extras
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xfce4-hotcorner-plugin