Gnome is pretty cool. It’s simple and solid. Unfortunately a default Gnome desktop is not very appealing to the eyes. We all come to the point where we wonder, “Can I make my Gnome desktop look super l33t?”
Read more »Gnome desktop overhaul guide
http://thesiliconjungle.wordpress.com –
- Login to post comments
Online Storage Options Compared
http://lunduke.com –
Having a local folder that is automatically synced to secure online storage is awesome. Drop a document in a folder. Boom. It’s backed up to a remote server. Which ones offer the best bang for my buck?
Read more »- Login to post comments
What makes Microsoft a monopoly?
http://rudd-o.com –
What makes Microsoft a monopoly is not their market share. It is actually much, much simpler.
Read more »- Login to post comments
Norhtec's Gecko Surfboard -- a Prototype
http://blog.ibeentoubuntu.com –
Michael Barnes, the owner of Norhtec, was nice enough to forward some pictures of a rough prototype they're working on -- a PC in a keyboard similar to the eeePC Keyboard PC.
Read more »- Login to post comments
9 reasons to switch from Windows to Linux
http://windows2linux.tech-no-media.com –
Before we start our journey to Linux land there is one question you need to ask yourself: why do YOU want to switch from Windows to Linux? What do you expect Linux to achieve? You don't want to spend the time and effort learning about Linux just to realize that changing your operating system to Linux does not solve the problem you have or does not deliver the benefits you expected.
Read more »
Do we need our own Linux?
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com –
I downloaded a pre-release version of Bayanihan 5, the upcoming version of the state-sponsored Linux distribution, hoping to put it through its paces.
Read more »- Login to post comments
2 Very Useful Screenlets: Folderview and SysMonitor PLUS
http://webupd8.blogspot.com –
1. If you use Gnome and want to have a folder view like KDE's built in similar feature or Windows 'Fences', then this screenlet is what you're looking for.
2 Is a screenlet that looks a lot like Conky except it doesn't involve as much customization and also comes with a GUI, so it's easier to use for some people.
Read more »- Login to post comments
Why You Want a Dell Mini 10v and not a Dell Mini 10
http://blog.ibeentoubuntu.com –
Well, the Dell Mini 10v just came out, and it's cheaper. That's one reason to get it right there.
Read more »- Login to post comments
10 Top extensions to add more fonctionality to your Openoffice
http://www.unixmen.com –
OpenOffice.org 3 is the leading open-source open software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers.
You can adjust openoffice to your needs by adding more functionality with the help of extensions.
Read more »- Login to post comments
The technology patents issue and innovation.
http://www.tech-no-media.com –
In the old "pre 2000" day, the objective of most technology companies when they applied for patent protection was to ensure that their products and technologies were not copied by their competitors. The idea was that thanks to the patents you enjoyed about 20 years of exclusive use of your technology, after which everyone was free to use it because by then it was considered obvious.
Read more »Wii Fit board speaks to Linux
http://ostatic.com –
One of the best things about technology and its innate hackability (intentional or otherwise) is the endless variety of seemingly mismatched hardware and software that end up working (logically, even) once a hack is finished.
Read more »- Login to post comments
Why Your Boss Wants You to Use Linux
http://www.detector-pro.com –
As you “already know” – boss knows the best. If bosses were given to choose an operating system which would be right for their employees, that will be Linux. Here is the reasons:
Read more »- Login to post comments
KDE 4.3 Beta 1: A Short Preview
http://www.itnewstoday.com –
As a KDE fan myself, I couldn’t wait to try it out. It took a while before Kubuntu packages were made available, however as soon as they were released I jumped on it and installed the beta on my laptop. What did I think of it?
Read more »- Login to post comments
Simplify Media: Share Your Music Collection with Your Friends via Streaming [Multi-Platform]
http://webupd8.blogspot.com –
Simplify Media is a program that lets you listen to your friends music and allows them to listen to your music library, all in just a few steps. Also, this works for any operating system.
The operation is simple: choose which folders your friends will be allowed to listen and then invite them to create an account.
Read more »15 Beautiful KDM Themes
http://www.junauza.com –
KDM (KDE Display Manager) is the default graphical login interface of the K Desktop Environment. Anyone who uses KDE should know that KDM is highly customizable and can be easily configured.If you are already bored with your simple KDE login screen, you can spice it up a little through theming.
Read more »
