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How to custmize KDE’s window titlebar buttons
Submitted by finid on Wednesday 4th of July 2012 10:11:32 AM Filed under
If you are using the latest KDE edition of your favorite distribution, your window titlebar could be missing a button or two that you most certainly need. That is definitely the case on Sabayon 9 KDE. The titlebar could also be sporting spacers that you do not need, as is the case on Kubuntu 12.04.
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KLook gets PDF/ODT support, while StackFolder gets drag-n-drop
Submitted by finid on Friday 29th of June 2012 01:39:39 AM Filed under
KLook is a multi-file-type viewer. It is not an application that can be started standalone, but is integrated into other applications, like Dolphin, KDE’s file manager. StackFolder, on the other hand, is a widget application that makes it possible to browse the contents of a directory, or your entire home folder, without opening Dolphin.
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Downloads of Apache OpenOffice 3.4.0 top 5 million
Submitted by finid on Thursday 21st of June 2012 09:51:49 PMIf you just dropped in from outer space, Apache OpenOffice, or what used to be called OpenOffice.org, was a Sun Microsystems-sponsored project. It was at one time, the most popular office suite, as it was pre-installed on almost all Linux and BSD desktop distributions.
Read the complete article at http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/06/20/downloads-of-apache-openoffice-3-4-0-top-5-million/
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How to make Fedora 17 more user-friendly with easyLife
Submitted by finid on Thursday 21st of June 2012 09:29:54 AM Filed under
But there are applications that make it very easy to install most non-free applications on any edition of Fedora. One of those applications is called EasyLife. This article shows the simple steps you need to install it on your Fedora 17-powered box.
Read the complete article at http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/06/20/how-to-make-fedora-17-more-user-friendly-with-easylife/
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Zorin OS 6 Core preview
Submitted by finid on Wednesday 20th of June 2012 07:18:36 AM Filed under
Zorin OS is one of those distributions that attempt to bring something different to the Linux desktop. But what exactly does Zorin OS bring to the table? An Ubuntu-based distribution with a Microsoft Windows 7 theme. The objective is to make it easier for Windows users to switch to Linux.
Read the complete article at http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/06/20/zorin-os-6-core-preview/
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Mandriva 2012 technical preview
Submitted by finid on Wednesday 20th of June 2012 02:46:06 AM Filed under
The installer in this technical preview gives you the option to install a KDE desktop (default), a GNOME 3 desktop, LXDE and Other desktop. I hoped to show screen shots from test installations of supported desktop environments, but the GNOME 3 installation was too buggy to use. As a result, only screen shots from the KDE, LXDE and Other desktops are featured.
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Fedora 17 KDE review
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 19th of June 2012 05:49:32 PM Filed under
For the main edition and for each Spin, there are installation images for 32- and 64-bit architectures. This article presents a review of the KDE Spin, using a 32-bit installation image on real hardware and in a virtual environment.
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Sabayon 9 KDE and GNOME preview
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 12th of June 2012 08:25:02 PM Filed under
Sabayon is a rolling-release distribution, so existing users do not have to reinstall to get the latest core and applications of a Sabayon release. That is one of the best features of the distribution.
Read the complete article at http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/06/12/sabayon-9-kde-and-gnome-preview/
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Linux Mint 13 MATE/Cinnamon review
Submitted by finid on Saturday 9th of June 2012 07:20:21 AM Filed under
Both desktop environments aim to satisfy users who refuse to let go of old technology and those who demand new technology, but packaged in a familiar format. And Linux Mint is the first project to make both available to users in separate ISO installation images for 32- and 64-bit architectures.
This article is a review of both editions.
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How to dual-boot Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon/MATE and Windows 7
Submitted by finid on Thursday 7th of June 2012 01:27:09 AM Filed under
This tutorial presents a step-by-step guide on how to dual-boot either one with Windows 7 on a computer with a single hard drive. Because the Cinnamon and MATE editions of Linux Mint 13 share the same installation program, the steps involved are the same regardless of the edition you use.
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2 cool features to expect in KDE 4.9
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 5th of June 2012 06:57:23 PM Filed under
The list of planned features is very long and includes many UX and UI additions, improvements and bugfixes, but the two that I am looking forward to the most are KLook and StackFolder, two features already available by default on ROSA Marathon 2012 and also in ROSA Desktop 2012 beta.
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How to change the height and position of the KDE panel
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 5th of June 2012 08:25:54 AM Filed under
To change the properties of the panel, which by default is on the bottom edge of the desktop, you need to access the Panel Tool Box widget located on the extreme right edge of the panel. Depending on the distribution you are using, the panel could be locked or unlocked.
Read the complete article at http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/06/05/how-to-change-the-height-and-position-of-the-kde-panel/
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Mageia 2 review
Submitted by finid on Monday 4th of June 2012 03:49:38 AM Filed under
The other desktop environments and window managers supported by Mageia 2 are E17, LXDE, WindowMaker and IceWM. Aside from the Live CD installation images for KDE and GNOME 3, users are offered dual-architecture CD installation images, DVD, and network-based CD ISO installation images for 32- and 64-bit architectures.
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MATE vs Cinnamon
Submitted by finid on Saturday 2nd of June 2012 08:24:58 AM Filed under
The aim of this article is not to present a point-by-point comparison of the two desktop environments, but to present a general overview, so a new user has a top-level idea of what they are.
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Piwik 1.8 released
Submitted by finid on Friday 1st of June 2012 08:15:55 PM Filed under
It is an alternative to Google Analytics and from my experience, better in many respects. The latest version, released just today June 1 2012, is Piwik 1.8, and it comes with its share of new and improved features and bugfixes.
This release is rated critical, so if you are running Piwik 1.7.1, the previous stable version, immediate upgrade is highly recommended.
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Install Cinnamon 1.4 on Fedora 17
Submitted by finid on Thursday 31st of May 2012 05:48:54 AM Filed under
For those set of users, suitable alternatives are: Modify the interface with extensions, as I showed how to do here, or install Cinnamon desktop, a project from the developers of Linux Mint. Cinnamon appeals to many because it offers the familiar look and feel of the type of desktop environment they are used to.
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Fedora 17 KDE and GNOME 3 preview
Submitted by finid on Wednesday 30th of May 2012 04:26:44 PM Filed under
Specialized Spins for Security, Scientific-KDE, Design-suite, SoaS, Games, Electronic-lab and Robotics were also released. It is very unlikely that I will review these, but there will be reviews of the main edition and KDE Spin. While the reviews are still being baked, here are a few screen shots from test installations of the main edition and KDE Spin for your viewing pleasure.
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How to get back that friendly desktop look on Mageia 2 GNOME 3
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 29th of May 2012 10:09:25 PM Filed under
From my perspective, the worst culprit is GNOME 3. And though I have often criticised the default GNOME 3 interface, with a little bit of tweaking here and there, I have been able to get it to a point where I can actually use it for my daily computing tasks. It is not perfect, but much better than the default configuration.
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Panel-Docklet: A must-install extension for GNOME 3
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 29th of May 2012 10:06:42 AMConsequently, I have not even bothered to install a distribution running GNOME 3 in its default state on a “production” boxen, other than for review purposes only. But while preparing a review of Mageia 2, I came across an extension that could just make me a believer and user of GNOME 3.
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Linux Mint 13 MATE/Cinnamon preview
Submitted by finid on Tuesday 29th of May 2012 09:42:46 AM Filed under
There is Linux Mint 13 MATE, which features MATE, a desktop environment forked from GNOME 2, and Linux Mint 13 Cinnamon, which features Cinnamon, a desktop environment built atop GNOME 3. So, Linux Mint joins a growing list of Linux distributions that do not ship an edition running the GNOME 3 desktop in its default state.
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