Always on top and always on all visible workspaces on reopen in Gnome

Question

How to make it so that pidgin is always on top and always on all visible workspaces in Gnome, no matter if I restart it or not?

Answer 1

I used to use devilspie to do this. Been a while though.

From the aboved linked page:

1) Install Devil's Pie (a small window-matching utility)

yum install devilspie
# or
yum install gdevilspie

2) Create gcalctool.ds file in ~/.devilspie directory and put the following lines:

(if
    (is (application_name) "gcalctool")
    (begin
       (above)
    )
)

3) Set Devil's Pie to startup on user login in session manager open Sessions preferences and add startup program System -> Preferences -> Personal -> Sessions [Add]

# fill the input fields:
Name    -> Devil's Pie
Command -> /usr/bin/devilspie
Comment -> gcalctool stays on top

The described procedure about making windows "always on top" is not crucial, but I hope it is helpful.