Getting frustrated with Ubuntu....

[me]

>  If the 'problem' that you are having is the same as I've described above
> (rather than a resolution setting issue) then I hope someone can help you
> out with some Gnome tweaks, because I'd love to see them!
try a theme that is actualy lighter. i prefer a theme that uses no
border pixel and just 10px as title, still i sometimes wish i had a
third panel :)

but thats personal taste...

you can even create a theme that fits your needs and post it to the community

peace
m