The default file manager in the GNOME desktop environment is Nautilus. If you've been using GNOME for a while, then you're probably familiar with Nautilus' built in Nautilus Scripts function. The Scripts function is great, but there's an even better way to add functions to Nautilus; with Nautilus Actions.
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Uzbl: a browser that follows the UNIX philosophy
Write programs that do one thing and do it well. Write programs to work together. Write programs to handle text streams, because that is a universal interface.
* Very minimal graphical interface. You only see what you need
* what is not browsing, is not in uzbl. Things like url changing, loading/saving of bookmarks, saving history, downloads... are handled through external scripts that you write
How To Make a Fully Customized Live KDE CD/DVD Using Kubuntu (Updated)
There are tools available to allow anyone to create and distribute a completely customized Ubuntu Based distribution using the Gnome Desktop.
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How To Make a Fully Customized Live KDE CD/DVD Using Kubuntu
There are tools available to allow anyone to create and distribute a completely customized Ubuntu Based distribution using the Gnome Desktop.
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SolutionBase: Get familiar with alternative Linux desktops
Desktop customization in Linux is very flexible; from the ultra-modern KDE and GNOME window managers to with the likes of Fluxbox and AfterStep, there's a Linux desktop to suit everyone. Jack Wallen covers some of your Linux desktop options.
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As much as my general first impressions were positive, I must admit I wasn’t too impressed on the look of the default Ubuntu. If you’re used to something a bit more shiny, like Vista for example, you might be disappointed. All very surface I realise, but aesthetics are increasingly important as expectations are raised by new and ever more spangly offerings.
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