i found a workaround (disclaimer .. i am a noob) Install dconf-tools (sudo apt-get install dconf-tools) Open dconf-editor as a user (don't use sudo)
Find: baobab window-size change value to set to default window-state change value to set to default -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to baobab in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1308322 Title: columns are not resizeable Status in baobab package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: On trusty with version 3.8.2-1ubuntu1, I cannot resize the columns "Folder", "Usage", "Size" and "Contents". If there are long folder names, you will not be able to see any of the other information without scrolling vertically. FWIW, the pointer DOES change into resize arrows but even if you click and drag to resize the columns, nothing will happen. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/baobab/+bug/1308322/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
