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    Show off your Linux desktop

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by pixelot, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I'll post mine just as soon as I boot Ubuntu.

    Edit: Could some moderator change the title, please? The :cool: thing didn't work. :mad:

    Okay, here it is:

    linux_desktop.jpg
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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  2. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    srunni, Mar 22, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Here's mine for the moment:
     
    ZaZ, Mar 22, 2008
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  4. timberwolf

    timberwolf Notebook Consultant

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    Nice desktop ZaZ.

    This has been my desktop for last two years: :)
     

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  5. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    timberwolf: Awesome desktop! ;)
     
    John B, Mar 22, 2008
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Thanks. I see you take the minimalist approach.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 22, 2008
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  7. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Wow, that's pretty tricked out. :eek:

    I like it. The icons in the top panel look a little cluttered, but I really like the background; tropical/beach wallpapers are usually a major faux pas in my book, but this one is classy. :cool:

    Wow. I guess I had no idea how much theming is available in Linux. :p
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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  8. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    [​IMG]

    Sexy, ain't it! LOL

    I'm lucky the system works; haven't worried to much about changing the desktop. After seeing some of those posted here, though, may have to try something more original, if not better. :D

    srunni: very sharp desktop. And I've tried Gentoo. I couldn't get that distro up and running to save my soul! I tried with the 2007 Live CD version, which, the last time I looked had been deleted from the options because it had so many problems. Not that it mattered in my own case. I had it and a 2006 version. Both were way too much for my meager intellect. LOL
     
    bmwrob, Mar 22, 2008
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  9. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Just changing the background to something like mine really adds something. :yes:
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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  10. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Well I must admit I'm a bit of a resolution junky. I suppose I could have created an Apple like dock, but I really like to have as much resolution as I can for surfing. Putting them up there seemed the best solution. When I'm using it, it seems normal.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 22, 2008
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  11. prol91

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    My ubuntu 8.04 beta desktop
     

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  12. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    VERY sweet-looking, but that's a pretty small screen resolution?
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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  13. jas

    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    Here's my Gentoo desktop..
     

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  14. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Very nice, jas. I like all of your icons. :smile:
     
    pixelot, Mar 23, 2008
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  15. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    This is my old desktop... but I'm currently working on getting Ubuntu to work with my new laptop (that has bcm4312 wireless).
     

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  16. Gintoki

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    Simply awesome. You win, hands down.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 23, 2008
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  17. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Evidently I need to get on the ball with my Linux theming! :eek:
     
    pixelot, Mar 23, 2008
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  18. MiamiGuttaMan

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    I'll add mine to the mix...
     

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  19. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Heres mine.

    [​IMG]
     
    Thomas, Mar 23, 2008
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  20. srunni

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    Wow, that's low-res. Are you using one of those ASUS Eee PC's or something? (I noticed ASUS in your sig :D )
     
    srunni, Mar 23, 2008
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  21. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Nah its a VM on my Dell.
    EDIT: Just got it up to 1024x720, much better.
    I have to scroll though, so I gonna go back.
     
    Thomas, Mar 23, 2008
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  22. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Pretty good. What media player is that?

    @Thomas

    Looks nice and simple, but a change of wallpaper could make it look even better. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, Mar 23, 2008
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  23. Ayle

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    Here is mine, ignore the screenshot app that didn't go fast enough :p
     
    Ayle, Mar 24, 2008
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  24. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Very nice. I like your dock....wallpaper is sweet too. You should have chosen a delay on the screenshot. ;)
     
    pixelot, Mar 24, 2008
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  26. rm2

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  27. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Ok, so I have to ask. What is it that enables all the special effects on that cube?
     
    pixelot, Mar 24, 2008
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  28. rm2

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    Are you referring to the cube on my screen shot? Well, it is compiz-fusion of course. I have very few modifications made from the stock PCLinuxOS 2008 MiniMe desktop. What effect in particular are you referring to?
     
    rm2, Mar 24, 2008
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  29. pixelot

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    I too am using compiz-fusion, but how did you get the transparency? The coral reef underneath? I mean, all I can get it do do is switch between four desktops like a cube, no transparency, no background. :(
     
    pixelot, Mar 24, 2008
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  30. rm2

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    Install CCSM (Compiz Config Settings Manager). Also, I like to have the compiz-fusion-icon always available on the status bar to be able to quickly switch between compiz and kwin window manager. You can also launch the CCSM from the icon.
     
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  31. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I have it installed.
     
    pixelot, Mar 24, 2008
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  32. szandor

    szandor Notebook Evangelist

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    haven't had much time to mess around with compiz-fusion in ubuntu. just finished getting the ipod classic working in gutsy and started messing with other stuff. guess it's time to pimp out the effects and start screencasting.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    szandor, Mar 25, 2008
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  33. jas

    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    If you go into the settings of Compiz Fusion, (the CompizConfig Settings Manager, or CCSM), you can set the transparency of the cube under the Desktop Cube settings. Select Desktop Cube, and then select the Transparent Cube tab that lets you set opacity during rotation, and opacity when not rotating, and other options related to cube transparency.
    It's also under the CCSM Desktop Cube settings, under the Appearance tab. The last entry there is the Skydome option, which lets you display an image that is shown when you are rotating your cube. You can play around with that and also with Cube Caps which is the image shown on the top and bottom of the cube as you rotate.

    The final part of that config is to install and enable the Atlantis plugin for the Cube, which gives you the fish. You can read about these options here.

    Good Luck..
     
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  34. rm2

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    Jas,

    You beat me to it. Thanks for the detail answer. Sorry I didn't get to it before. :)
     
    rm2, Mar 25, 2008
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  35. theZoid

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    Hey, you've got updates to install :D
     
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  36. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    [​IMG]
    been messing around with a few different looks today. For some reason my compiz manager thing won't open, so I can't mess with any settings?
     
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  37. theZoid

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    dmacfour, that's pretty sharp IMO
     
    theZoid, Mar 25, 2008
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  38. theZoid

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    I'm still working on it, but right now it's the minimalist thing:
     

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  39. theZoid

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    But Thomas, where is Flock? :D Take a look at my screen snapshot....
     
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  40. darthc0da

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    i like your setup thezoid. where'd you get your theme/background?
     
    darthc0da, Mar 25, 2008
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  41. vallaird

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    Here is mine, minimalist ...
     

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  42. theZoid

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    darthc0da, PM me with your email and I'll email it to you....another guy on this board emailed it to me from the "show off your Vista desktop" in the Windows OS and Software forum :D
     
    theZoid, Mar 25, 2008
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  44. pauper

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    Pushing true minimalism a little further... ;)
     

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  45. vallaird

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    Lynks -> n-i-c-e !
     
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  46. bmwrob

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  47. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    What, you don't have intel integrated graphics? Compiz isnt the pig that Aero is.

    Unless of course, you were being sarcastic?
     
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  48. Ayle

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    Clean and simple. Too bad I hate Kde...
     
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  49. bmwrob

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    I wasn't being sarcastic, and I didn't say anything about pigs. When I tried to install compiz, I got a message saying something about my graphics "solution" (I'm paraphrasing because I don't remember the exact message or the wording), doesn't support 3D.

    I was joking about buying all that other stuff - my Linux machine is a $400 beauty from eMachines and not worth the time or effort to install those things, let alone actual money.
     
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  50. blackbird

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    This isnt mine but previousy when I had arch (installing it again soon) my setup was based on this one by purposeofreason at archforums

    [​IMG]
     
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