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

  1. archer7

    archer7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Dude, test your links. It takes about 2 seconds.
     
    archer7, Jun 10, 2009
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    It works? I did? What?
     
    Thomas, Jun 10, 2009
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  3. zephyrus17

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    What panels are those? I've always found my pypanel a bit.. mm.. lacking somewhat. (hehehe and there's no reason why I can't quote hayden :D)

    Hotlink fail
     
    zephyrus17, Jun 11, 2009
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    I just provided a standard http link to my image? it works perfect for me.....?
     
    Thomas, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. archer7

    archer7 Notebook Evangelist

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    My panel is tint (not tint2). It's configured completely through a text file (~/.config/tint/tintrc) and accepts no command line arguments, much like pypanel.

    Yes, the world needs more of Hayden.
     
    archer7, Jun 11, 2009
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    virtuoosi Notebook Enthusiast

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    virtuoosi, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. Cammerv8

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    well heres mine ubuntu jaunty x64 it boots like fast!!! like 20-30 to login screen but login in takes like 30sec more
    imma try the tweak!!! enjoy
     

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  8. prol91

    prol91 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, its tint2 , but your better off using tint which is less buggier
     
    prol91, Jun 11, 2009
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  9. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    This is what I get when I click on your link. I'm thinking you have permission to access it, and others don't? It clearly doesn't work. ;)

    Screenshot.png
     
    pixelot, Jun 19, 2009
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  10. theZoid

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    back on Ubuntu 9.04 x64...taking a break from Slackware:
     

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  11. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Sweet... that's what I'm using. For some reason, classy wood wallpapers seem to be popular with Linux users. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, Jun 19, 2009
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  12. theZoid

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    It's a great distro for sure...I'm working on my dock right now...never taken the time in Linux to do a dock....sweet :D
     
    theZoid, Jun 19, 2009
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  13. Thomas

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    What the heck. Weird.....
     
    Thomas, Jun 19, 2009
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  14. theZoid

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    OK...with a partially completed AWN dock...
     

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  15. Dire NTropy

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    Try docky from Gnome-do, it's my favorite dock out of AWN and Cairo-dock
     
    Dire NTropy, Jun 19, 2009
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  16. pixelot

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    I'd been just thinking about trying a dock. :rolleyes:

    Ah, I just installed Gnome Do, so I'll check that out. :)
     
    pixelot, Jun 20, 2009
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  17. theZoid

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    I've just put gnome-do on, is there a way to control the size of Docky?
     
    theZoid, Jun 20, 2009
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  18. Dire NTropy

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    Yep, if you put your mouse on the top edge (easiest to do over a separator), there should be an arrow allowing you to adjust the size.
     
    Dire NTropy, Jun 20, 2009
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  19. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Also you can do Alt+F2 > gconf-editor > Apps > gnome-do > preferences > Docky > Utilities > DockPreferences and change some settings. :cool:

    What kind of irritates me is that I want it not to auto-hide, but I want it behind maximized windows. Hmmm. :p

    Here are a few screenshots of what I've worked up so far.

    Screenshot.jpg

    Screenshot-1.jpg

    Screenshot-2.png
     
    pixelot, Jun 20, 2009
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  20. Dire NTropy

    Dire NTropy Notebook Deity

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    wow... thanks for the tip pixelot. Haha, I would never have gotten that.
     
    Dire NTropy, Jun 20, 2009
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  21. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    EEEbuntu..
     

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  22. theZoid

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    I think I'll give Docky with Gnome-Do a try....I've always held gnome-do in high regard :)
     
    theZoid, Jun 20, 2009
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  23. theZoid

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    I've changed to Docky because I like it's responsiveness....how do I change icons on the dock?
     
    theZoid, Jun 20, 2009
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  24. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Thomas, Jun 20, 2009
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  25. pixelot

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    I'm not sure you can ... well, I'm sure there's *some* way. But it doesn't seem all that customizable. However, I think I'll stick with it for now. ;)
     
    pixelot, Jun 20, 2009
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  26. Dire NTropy

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    You can drag and drop :)

    Also, pixelot, a link to your background (moon with clouds) would be much appreciated :)
     
    Dire NTropy, Jun 21, 2009
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  27. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Here is the link from deviantART. I am using a modified version that omits the bars on top and bottom.
     
    pixelot, Jun 21, 2009
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  28. typhoon_spanky

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    opensuse 11.1 KDE 4.2 on thinkpad t61p 14.1" standard
     

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  29. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Look, I'm a celebrity! :D

    I've been meaning to try KDE. On a side note, is that wallpaper as pixelated as it looks, or is that just the screenshot image quality? I ask because a friend of mine has a ThinkPad and her default wallpaper looks pixelated. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, Jun 21, 2009
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  30. typhoon_spanky

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    open the attachment then click on it again to get to hires
     
    typhoon_spanky, Jun 21, 2009
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  31. theZoid

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    Well, it uses the same icon the menu uses....I guess you could create a panel launcher with custom icon, the drag it to docky...going to try that now :)

    EDIT: Just change the gnome menu icon, that will change the docky icon...the only one I didn't like was Vbox, but I renamed the old icon in usr/share/pixmaps and inserted a new hi res one with the original name....great now.
     
    theZoid, Jun 21, 2009
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  32. pixelot

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    Aha, thanks for the research and trial. Good to know. :GEEK:
     
    pixelot, Jun 21, 2009
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  33. theZoid

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    I'm sold on Gnome-Do's Docky right now....much like Rocket Dock...very responsive...now that I know how to change icons, pretty sweet :cool:
     
    theZoid, Jun 22, 2009
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  34. theZoid

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    OK...for grins, with Docky and a 'new' VB icon.... :)
     

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  35. ryanrich

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    ryanrich, Jun 22, 2009
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  36. archer7

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  37. Ayle

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    How does it compare with AWN?
     
    Ayle, Jun 22, 2009
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  38. Dire NTropy

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    Would you mind showing us the .conkyrc :), I want to get email capabilities on my conky config.

    While I haven't found a way to add some of the plugins AWN offers, I have found it to be more responsive and Gnome-Do is just awesome.
     
    Dire NTropy, Jun 22, 2009
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  39. pixelot

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    pixelot, Jun 22, 2009
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  40. theZoid

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    I like Docky better just because it's more reponsive....much like Rocket Dock or Object Dock...I still have AWN installed....AWN can look better, but Docky is plain great to work with.
     
    theZoid, Jun 22, 2009
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  41. ryanrich

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    Not at all, I'll post it up a little later as I'm at work now so in my Windows install.

    It's 5 seperate conky configs running, so let me know if you want any of them. The email checker is for Gmail and is a simple perl script.

    Thanks for the comments, glad you guys like. :)
     
    ryanrich, Jun 23, 2009
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    Apollo13 100% 16:10 Screens

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    Apollo13, Jun 27, 2009
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  43. blackbird

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    Damn its been ages since ive left a post in here or nbr for that matter. Seems yall are quite advanced in linux now, some great screens in here too.
     
    blackbird, Jul 4, 2009
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  44. Baserk

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    Hi Blackbird, how are you doing?
    Have a great birthday ;)
     
    Baserk, Jul 4, 2009
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  45. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Blackbird! I haven't seen you around for a while. But I remember getting some awesome wallpaper from you a while back. Happy birthday! :rolleyes: :D
     
    pixelot, Jul 4, 2009
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    Fine man, enjoyin uni life and now the break, what about you. Thanks for the bday wish

    Haha yea i remember, it might be the other way around now. Thx for the bday wish
     
    blackbird, Jul 4, 2009
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  47. theZoid

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    Long time no see....where ya been? Linux has gotten better :)
     
    theZoid, Jul 5, 2009
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  48. archer7

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    Either that, or we've all just gotten better at using it to its best advantage.
     
    archer7, Jul 5, 2009
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  49. pixelot

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    It really does get better... I remember complaining that my brightness levels were off, and that flash videos in my browser would disable any other audio. Both of these problems have been solved, but then FLV files wouldn't play in any of my video players without freezing for a while. With the latest set of updates, this has been fixed. Stuff keeps getting better, and it's flexible and free!!!

    Long live open source. To a GNU dawn!!! :rolleyes: :D

    One thing though... my foobar2k configuration in Windows is bad@$$. Blows Rythmbox out of the water, so I'll have to figure something sweet out with that, and then I need to figure out how to use Gnome Do more like Launchy, so I don't have to keep opening file browsers. ;)
     
    pixelot, Jul 5, 2009
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