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    Show off your Linux desktop

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

  1. pixelot

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    compiz_flowers.png

    compiz_hepburn.png

    Compiz Fusion + Audrey Hepburn FTW! :cool:
     
    pixelot, Apr 3, 2008
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  2. Thomas

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    HAHA, nice pixelot.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  3. Element

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    Yeah since I installed Linux Mint a few days ago I'm trying to get all my games to work, or at least the ones I play the most, and then wind0ze is GONE.
     
    Element, Apr 3, 2008
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  4. Thomas

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    I'm looking in to that, except I want to use my Vista license I've never used....... :D :D :D :D
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  5. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    Vista isn't worth it IMO. I'm gonna try Arch in a VM to see if I can set everything up, as it's more advanced, and if that works I'll probably use Arch x64.
     
    Element, Apr 3, 2008
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  6. Thomas

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    Well, I might as well install it in a VM.......
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    ooooh another unix user!(I've ran unix in VMs)
    Another desktop pic attached.
     

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    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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  9. Thomas

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    You tried out unix, thezoid? So did I ;)
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  10. Thomas

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    oops :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    Unix? Yeah, like 1985......LOL
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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  12. Thomas

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    I tried it out last week ;)
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    Thomas, ever check out Dreamlinux 3?
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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  14. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    You know who Audrey Hepburn is, right?
     
    pixelot, Apr 3, 2008
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    Been to busy, Ubuntu dual boot guide, compiz fusion, other distros, etc.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    I decided i'm quitting gaming soon, so the gaming isn't a problem anymore..
     
    Element, Apr 3, 2008
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    I just keep a gaming partition on my laptop (Vista) and try to use Linux for everything else :D
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    I've just tweaked out my XP Pro VirtualBox machine in Zenwalk....about done except for decorations and stuff like that. Oh yeah, Compiz....working on that now...
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    Hmmm, Thats what I'm gonna do(install XP in VB)
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    Any program that will let me run my linux partition in windows? Like VMware fusion.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    VirtualBox is an awesome program....got my USB devices working in 1.5.7 per the Zen Wiki. Have you noticed that Sun Microsystems have bought out VirtualBox?
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    I noticed.
    I'm about to resize(expand) my linux partition....
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    OK, here's my partitions:
    WinXP
    Ubuntu
    Swap
    Unalcollated(actually this is a partition I'm deleting)

    How do I add the unalcolated space to my Ubuntu partition?
    I'm using gParted...
    EDIT:Found it!
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  24. Bog

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    I'm trying to find a nice background image for the cube, if anyone can recommend one I'd appreciate it.
     
    Bog, Apr 3, 2008
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    OK....here's my Zenwalk desktop still in progress...:
     

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    In Zenwalk, is it OK, I I don't install(by not running it in the zenpanel) it's boot loader or will it install automatically?
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  27. Element

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    Yeah that works too, but I'm random, I'm doing something and I feel like gaming , and rebooting all the the time sucks.
     
    Element, Apr 3, 2008
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    Gotta love the XFCE mouse! :p
     
    scooberdoober, Apr 3, 2008
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  29. Thomas

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    So, zenwalk, anyone?
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    I'm really tempted to.
     
    scooberdoober, Apr 3, 2008
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  31. Thomas

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    Do I just install it with running lilofix? I'd like to keep GRUB.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    Thomas....I'm just using lilo....you can use grub, it's on the Zen Wiki somewhere....basically I took my Vista Retail CD and restored the mbr to Vista, then installed the Zen 5.0 Standard .iso from the site. Lilo is easy to edit...so, fine with me.... :)
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    I'll wait on Zenwalk.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    So many distro's, so little time :D
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    I know, it's crazy.
    I like Sam Linux, I'll try that.
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    Zenwalk was the one that, after months of distro hopping, settled in on me... :D Sam linux? I may boot up that dreamlinux cd and check it out again....just looks too good to be true.... :D
     
    theZoid, Apr 3, 2008
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    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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    You need some more eye-candy for that desktop, TheZoid. Or at least a better wallpaper. :p

    Do you mean for behind the cube, like I have? I saw several good ones on Interfacelift.com.

    One worth mentioning is "Ghost Town".

    Link: http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=1405

    :rolleyes: ;)
     
    pixelot, Apr 3, 2008
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  39. blackbird

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    LOL, Ive never seen someone obsess as much about how other users's desktops should like as Pixelot.

    Cazy fontmonkeypaper mafia !
     
    blackbird, Apr 4, 2008
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  40. Thomas

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    I know, he's crazy.....
     
    Thomas, Apr 4, 2008
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    Thanks. :mad:
     
    pixelot, Apr 4, 2008
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  42. Thomas

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    Sweet! gDesklets!
     

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  43. theZoid

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    pixelot, don't worry...with that Avatar of yours, no one, and I mean no one is going to say anything about you unless they're just kidding !! :D And may I add that the Monkey Mafia instigated this wonderful time wasting thread..... ;)
     
    theZoid, Apr 4, 2008
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    group hug?? lol
     
    blackbird, Apr 4, 2008
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  45. Thomas

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    Woot! IE6 in Linux!
     
    Thomas, Apr 4, 2008
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    OK....tell us what you did....I could never make it look worth a ****e.... ;)
     
    theZoid, Apr 4, 2008
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    :D or, sit around in a virtual circle with our shoes off and discuss personal problems......LOL
     
    theZoid, Apr 4, 2008
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    il go first, ive been rick rolled soo many times that I actually enjoy the song, so much that I rick roll my self. Deep down I even know thats twisted....please make it stop
     
    blackbird, Apr 4, 2008
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    It looks pretty crappy, but it works. I used IEs4linux....Fairly simple program.
     
    Thomas, Apr 4, 2008
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    blackbird, I think that's one for the Monkey Mafia to handle is his 'own' way.....hehehe
     
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