Kubuntu brings many exciting changes with the release of version 12.10. This highly anticipated release came on October 18 2012, and coincided with the release of the popular Ubuntu 12.10. Kubuntu 12.10 prevails as a…
Ubuntu Tweak 0.8.2 is now available with added support for the new Unity desktop web apps feature. This version even brings improved support for Ubuntu 12.10. Now you can transcend some of the limitations imposed…
For all of the KDE lovers out there that want to take a closer look at some of the files that are required for basic installation here it comes.
Required Packages
Several required packages have been listed below, you will also find many of the extra goodies created by the KDE team. If you are looking for more installation instructions they are provided elsewhere in this section so be sure to look around.
The Gnome desktop environment also bundles a variety of fun games to help users pass the time. Several fun puzzle games are available, most are simple, short games.
About Gnome Games
If you are using the Gnome desktop you should already have many of these excellent games installed, most of these games should work on other desktops as well.
A full desktop environment is the lazy man’s approach to Linux. Most popular distributions today employ a full desktop environment, while hand selecting each component for specific purposes.
Desktop Components
A desktop environment will usually include a session manager, a login or display manager, a window manager, a settings manager, a panel, and several great applications to get you started.
The Unity desktop is available to the majority of Linux users. Here you can learn how to install the Unity desktop shell on your Linux system.
Other Packages
You can also learn all about the most important packages used by the Unity desktop. You will also see many of the extra toys that you can install on the side.
Here are some of the extra goodies that are included with the Unity desktop shell. Be sure to take a closer look so you can get the most out of this great desktop.
Extra Packages
Come and see all of the extra packages that can be installed to add extra functionality to the Unity desktop. You will also find more information about many of the less important components of the Unity desktop
If you are looking for a fast and lightweight desktop environment try Xfce 4 today. Even the list of applications has been hand-picked for resource efficiency. The Xfce 4 desktop is designed to maximize the speed of your desktop in many ways.
About Xfce 4
This desktop environment is user-friendly and will work very well on older machines. Like other modern desktop environments Xfce 4 is highly expandable, and it comes with everything you need for day-to-day tasks.
There are several solutions for desktop customization when using Xfce 4. Many users may be unaware of the artwork package that can be downloaded to populate the list of available desktop wallpapers and backgrounds.
Desktop Backgrounds
Install the Xfce 4 artwork package to quickly get many beautiful scenery photographs and artistic wallpapers. There are also a few unique Xfce creations included.
If you are ready to try Xfce 4 today there are many ways that you can. The fast and fun Xfce desktop environment is available to almost all Linux users.
Installation Solutions
Many popular distributions provide a simple and convenient installation solution for Xfce 4. Either download a distribution which uses the Xfce 4 desktop as the default environment, or you can install Xfce yourself in place of your current desktop.
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