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    Show off your Linux desktop

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

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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  2. pixelot

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    Sweet, kinda Win7-looking, but way better. :D

    Looks sharp. :rolleyes:

    InterfaceLIFT.com :cool:
     
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    Tell us more about it Thomas....you're young and smart enough to roll out your own spin...... ;)
     
  4. Ayle

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    Finally got the Lucid UI elements to stop jumping around. :D
     

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  5. Thomas

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    Well it's based on Debian Squeeze. it's a livecd without an installer(for now, it's early alpha).
    The build available for download included things like Shotwell, Rhythmbox, and Gnote.
    However careful testing means that in the internal builds and in future public builds those will be replaced by Mono counterparts(F-Spot, Banshee, and Tomboy) due to those applications simply being easier and better all around. It has a custom theme based on Zuki and Gnome Colors(I call it Zuki Colors) and the latest internal dev builds are using dash as the default /bin/sh(Ubuntu made that switch in 6.10) and zsh as a login shell, because the syntax makes more sense than bash and it has more features. Anything else you want to know just ask. It's in early alpha still ;)

    Also, #relaxos on irc.freenode.net for IRC :)
     
  6. Amranu

    Amranu Notebook Consultant

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    This looks like KDE. What DE/WM are you running? If it's KDE what theme. Much want.
     
  7. arjunned

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    I'm using Linux Mint 9, Gnome. And i got the W7 taskbar-like appearance using Avant Window Navigator. No KDE. I just wasn't for me. :)

    On a side note, the Stack-Applet isn't working anymore with the latest update. Tried a reinstall, but still no success. :(
     
  8. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    My desktop in Peppermint OS, first time in a few years I've monkeyed with Linux. The monitor in use is a dinosaur. =b
    [​IMG]
     
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    Peppermint OS? hey hey hey....... :D :cool:
     
  10. 1ceBlu3

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    looks real nice sailor moon..first time in a few years huh..
    you'll find there's lots of new distros out there to try....hope you'll stick with it..if u decide :).
     
  11. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Yeah, to be honest the last time I used linux Fedora was on 5 or that may be more than a few years ago. Time goes by so fast when your getting old. x.x;

    Technically I think DD-WRT might have beaten Peppermint to being first brush with Linux in a long time. Inspiring... I've resently come to own a real junker of an extra computer, perfect dabbling without fear of breaking or losing anything important. Maybe to get some confidence up in trying one of these on my netbook. I also tried out Mint, Chakra, Crunchbang, and Lubuntu looking for something nice and light.
     
  12. pixelot

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    New one. Kind of minimalist, with the top panel on autohide. The wallpaper is G.K. Chesterton, the most bad-ss Christian writer of the last century. Everyone should read his Orthodoxy. :cool:

    [​IMG]

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  13. Thomas

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    Drop-down menu, or permanent sidebar? Looks smooth. :rolleyes:
     
  15. Thomas

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    Standard netbook-launcher, just not on a netbook. ;)
     
  16. theZoid

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    the fine Peppermint One OS, with a wallpaper (my favorite) created by 1ce3lue

    [​IMG]
     
  17. 1ceBlu3

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    well hey wouldya look at that..doesn't look half as bad as i thought it would..lol. thanks J.. :D
     
  18. Thomas

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    There goes the ugly panel....

    *cough*

    ;)
     
  19. Thomas

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    Ubuntu 10.04 on my new old IBM X41 Tablet :p

    Going to make more tweaks(like using gnome panel, it's sane).

    [​IMG]
     
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    hehehehehe...it's all the eye of the beholder...gonna put up an "ice" desktop soon.... ;)
     
  21. theZoid

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    Peppermint Ice .....(with the 'beauty panel') :) The Peppermint logo can easily be changed to stock LXDE if it doesn't float your boat :)

    [​IMG]

    changed....from previous post
     
  22. directeuphorium

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    I miss Gos



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    YO ZOID you don't even say HI on the peppermint forums! For shame!
     
  23. 1ceBlu3

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    love your desktop J..love the colors :D
    nice desktop directeuphorium
     
  24. directeuphorium

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    thanks, it's the based on the gOS "space" version they released back when ubuntu 7.10 was out. I have it on top of ubuntu 10.04
     
  25. rm2

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    Nothing fancy, but I took the picture. ;D

    [​IMG]
     
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    yours looks nice too rm2..took a nice pic..like the colors..lol..jeepers i need to stop complimenting everyone on their desktops and get around to posting one of my own LOLz :D :p
     
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    Well I'm glad you liked it. The ones above here are both excellent.
     
  28. theZoid

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    Great PCLOS desktop RM2...liked the other too Direct....1ce3lue...have Ubuntu installed yet? post a screenie !!
     
  29. Thomas

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    No offense but that is just so ugly....lol.
     
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    finally removed ubuntu and that ugly gnome 4ever :p
    [​IMG]
     
  31. arjunned

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    updated desktop... :D
     

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    I've been tempted many times, lately by 11.3, to go back to the lizard.... :)
     
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  34. Thomas

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    [​IMG]

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    Ubuntu 10.04

    FYI, I have much more music than that, that's all I had on my tablet.
     
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    nice lookin desktop there thomas...good song too :D
     
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    I like Bowie too, but next time use thumbnails ;)
     
  37. Thomas

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    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    Clearlooks Revamp Theme With Elementary Icons and Compiz.

    Ubuntu 10.04.
     
  38. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    [​IMG]

    Here is my current Desktop in Pepperment OS. Have not gotten a chance to load ICE on it yet and it may be a little while since unfortunately my Netbook has gone on the brink. This old computer has suddenly been pressed into service tonight. Peppermint and Pendrive Linux don't seem to be real good friends I must say.
     
  39. theZoid

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    Elementary icons are the best...!
     
  40. Thomas

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    Switched to openbox for my tablet....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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    the most professional free linux distro :cool: ;)
     

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    Well, I would say Ubuntu is certainly on par these days.

    And if not, certainly giving OpenSuSE a run for it's money.
     
  43. theZoid

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    Thomas, I would say yes in all seriousness....here's a shot from a liveCD....pretty cool actually....got online right away.....splash screen is kind of gay though....LOL
     

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    Haha, nice, Meego. :)
     
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    you got some water on your screen! :p
     
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    I'm going to put MeeGo on my daughters netbook...she loves it.... :cool:
     
  47. theZoid

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    yes...I've rubbed it silly with a microfiber cloth and it won't come off.... :eek: :D :D

    I'll be going back to Peppermint Ice soon methinks.... :)
     
  48. Thomas

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    [​IMG]

    That is a music player I'm working on. A fork of Exaile.

    Aims:
    To make it faster.
    Use less resources.
    Remove duplicated information from the interface.
    Make a more elegant interface.
    Keep small screens in mind.
     
  49. theZoid

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    Give a few of us a download Thomas and we'll help you bug test it....
     
  50. Thomas

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    Here is a download link for those who want to test. The dependencies are the same as exaile( you should be able to check those with your distribution's package manager).

    Also please note that due to me having zero artistic talent, some of the icons are still Exaile's.

    Thanks :D
     
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