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In search of the Linux desktop

http://www.itpro.co.uk

KDE and GNOME are the mainstream desktop environments for GNU/Linux. There are lightweight options that use fewer resources, such as Xfce or Fluxbox, but new users are more likely to encounter KDE or GNOME.

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Dell: Most Linux users don't really need the latest version

http://www.betanews.com

The new Mini 10v netbook that Dell launched last week will get more capabilities over the year ahead, including what the company is calling "wireless improvements." However, although "Linux enthusiasts" might wish otherwise, an upgrade from the currently supported Ubuntu Linux 8.04.

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Created by kandykorn 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Comparing KDE 3.5.10 and KDE 4.2.2 memory usage

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Recently I have been checking out the memory usage of various window managers and desktop environments, concluding with a study of KDE.

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Created by t1000 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Gnome 3.0 General Sociological Research

http://live.gnome.org

First of all we would like to thank the 1000+ people that took the survey in the margin of one week and thus contributed for a better gnome.

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Created by toolbanger 16 years 33 weeks ago
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A Great Multi-Platform Music Management Application: Jajuk

http://webupd8.blogspot.com

Jajuk is a very comprehensive and feature rich Open Source music management software written in Java. The software program is therefore available for Windows, Linux and Apple Macintosh computer systems.

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How to Install GDM (GNOME Display Manager) theme in Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntugeek.com

Linux GDM is a GDM login screen theme.Gdm (the GNOME Display Manager) is a highly configurable reimplementation of xdm, the X Display Manager. Gdm allows you to log into your system with the X Window System running and supports running several different X sessions on your local machine at the same time. This tutorial will explain how to install GDM theme in Ubuntu.

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Created by sockpuppet 16 years 33 weeks ago
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EarCandy 0.4 rules !

http://www.stefanoforenza.com

EarCandy is a PulseAudio volume manager, but a smart one ! It will automatically mute your music when a Movie or a YouTube video starts. And will mute the video when a Skype call comes in. You’ll love that ! (I already do)

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Created by tacone 16 years 33 weeks ago
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8 Great Linux Apps Worth Bragging About

http://www.linuxplanet.com

There is such a wealth of great Free and Open Source software applications it's almost an embarrassment of riches, and we're going to look at 8 of them in this two-part series.

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Created by myspace1999 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Desktop Linux For The Windows Power User

http://www.tomshardware.com

Well, it's that time of year again, when the latest version of Ubuntu is released. This article will walk you, the Windows power user, through the Ubuntu installation process from downloading the CD image to finding help online.

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Created by werewolf 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Enabling Compiz Fusion On An Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200)

http://www.howtoforge.com

This tutorial shows how you can enable Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) desktop (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card - I'm using an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 here).

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Created by gurpsmad 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Ekiga 3.2 on Ubuntu 9.04

http://www.itwire.com

The other day I found that the latest Linux Skype client, version 2.0.0.72, does not include SMS functionality. Frustrated with Skype's treating Linux users like second-rate citizens, I resolved to see what alternatives there are to Skype. I started with Ekiga.

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Created by zepplin 16 years 33 weeks ago
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100 open source gems - part 2

http://tuxradar.com

KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice.org and Firefox - all great software, and all powerful proponents of the free software software movement. But there are thousands of other applications out there that are worth trying. Here's the next 50 great apps!

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Created by sdastidar 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Netbooks & Moblin

http://www.gentlemanrogue.com

I recently downloaded the latest live image of Moblin. It’s pretty slick. Runs fine on my Acer Aspire One booting from the USB drive.

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Created by Schlongman 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Download Themes for Your Gnome Desktop with Gnome Art

http://webupd8.blogspot.com

Gnome Art is an art website which allows you to download and install various items such as icons, backgrounds, desktop themes, login window theme and gtk engine. This website comes with a very interesting application which is in the Ubuntu repositories. If you want to install it, run this in a terminal:

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Created by nilarimogard 16 years 33 weeks ago
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Several vulnerabilities closed in Pidgin 2.5.6

http://www.h-online.com

Version 2.5.6 of the cross-platform open source instant messaging client Pidgin, formerly named Gaim, fixes several security vulnerabilities.

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