Linux Desktop Environments

  • Installing Google Desktop for Linux

    Have you ever misplaced a file on your computer? Google Desktop for Linux makes it easy to search your system fast. With indexing technology Desktop keeps an image of every file on your drive so you never lose an important file again.
    Published by YvetteDavis (2491 pts) on Nov 14, 2008 to
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  • Eee PC: Customize your desktop with tweakeee

    If you want to change the look and feel of your Eee PC's Easy Mode desktop, you don't need to fiddle with configuration files. All you need to do is install a little utility called tweakeee. Once you do that, a number of changes are just a click or two away.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Nov 13, 2008 to
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  • Monitoring your Laptop Battery from the Command Line

    While most window managers have a meter that shows you how much battery life your laptop has, there are some that don't. And many aren't completely accurate. If you drop to the command line though, you can use a pair of utilities that will check the life of your battery, and more.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Nov 4, 2008 to
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  • Recording Skype Calls in Linux

    It wasn't so long ago that recording a Skype conversation in Linux was difficult, if not impossible. That's all changed, thanks to a great piece of Open Source software called Skype Call Recorder.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Nov 4, 2008 to
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  • Dropping to the Command Line

    If you use the command line, you probably hate (or, at least, dislike) having to open a terminal window whenever you you need to do something there. With Tilda, all you have to do is push a button and you literally drop to the command line.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Nov 1, 2008 to
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  • Quick documents from the Ubuntu desktop

    Do you have certain types of documents that you constantly use? Instead of fussing around with templates in a word processor or editor, why not get started by right clicking on the desktop?
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Nov 1, 2008 to
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  • Essential Linux Utilities: Going Graphical

    Utilities. Little programs that make your computing a whole lot easier. There are a vast number of Linux utilities that you can take advantage of. Here are three simple but powerful ones that you can use from within any window manager.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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  • Essential Linux Utilities: At the Command Line

    Looking for a little program to help you keep track of your tasks, rip CDs, or clean up Web pages? Then check out these small and powerful Linux utilities. Don't let the fact that they're run at the command line scare you. You'll find that they're easy to use and incredibly useful.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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  • Editing text, without distractions

    Need to write something in a hurry, but don't want the distractions of a word processor? Then give TextRoom a peek.
    Published by Scott Nesbitt (1780 pts) on Oct 27, 2008 to
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  • Desktop Linux: xfce

    The xfce desktop is another entry in the lightweight Linux desktop lineup. This article will introduce you to the history, features, and installation of one of the fastest, cross-platform-ready desktops available.
    Published by jlwallen (4137 pts) on Oct 21, 2008 to
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