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Ok this is what is going to make linux appeal to the vista generation. I honestly cant believe how cool this is. Follow the link to this demonstarion on compcomm for linux distro's using windows X. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWPhGLDHMLI[/url]

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Is free bsd a good linux choice? I want to install it but I want to get a few words on what people think of it first. I have been drawn to Linux ever since I started using a linux server and now I want to try an Linux Operating …

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Hmm. I attached a screenshot, and this is a little glitch that I can't seem to fix. I fixed a small squares issue (where the font was all squares, check my blog in my signature). Yet I still have this issue where the menu and time/date applet is black on …

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Can I add an "Open Terminal Here" or even just an option to open gnome-terminal from the right click menu on the desktop?

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ok, i have installed linux, ubuntu, everything works fine, but a few problems...my DSL wont work, i cant install any programs and it wont find my ethernet or even open up my external hard drive... is there an extention program that i can use to run .exe installations? cause i …

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Is there any way to add an item to the GNOME menu? I installed LMMS from sources, and it doesn't appear in Applications -> Sound & Video I hate running it from a terminal (or making a launcher even). Also, how could I rename the menu options? Like, from Sound …

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Is there any way to force an application to use a certain window theme? ie: LMMS (attachment) I hate having the huge cluttered UI like LMMS and JACK Control have. It's like QT3 and it's all big, etc. Is there any way to force LMMS to use the default UI …

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I probably the only one crazy enough to use ratpoison, but has anyone else tried it? Did you like it? Here is why I like/dislike it: pros: Its simple Its fast It maximizes the real estate of your screen it uses the same keybindings as screen it lets me completely …

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I'm new to Linux, so please bear with me. I have a new install of Debian, latest stable release, on an old ALR server running quad 200 MHz Pentium Pros. I only get two choices for screen resolution: 800 X 600 or 640 X 480. How can I get a …

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i started using fedora with GNOME desktop then i just tried KDE, then when i switched back to GNOME it just displayed the desktop background then the applications wont appear. I usually do ctrl+alt+F1 to reboot by computer. I want to use my GNOME desktop again. pls help. thanks - …

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What is the best way to improve performance get new graphics card or more ram? (This is for compiz and wobblie windows.) I have a G- force twoo card and 512mb ddr of ram. PLease advise.

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Hullo Daniwebbers. OK I'm following this tutorial. [url]http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin[/url] I have the latest version of ubuntu with gnome and I'm trying to get the os x dock to work. I need help please. Do I need beryl or compiz?

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I hope someone out there can help me. There was a power glitch last night and it made my computer re-start. When it did, my desktop went all white w/an error message. I tried to restore the active desktop and an error message came up. The following is the error …

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hi once upon the time there was a gnome just working so nicely and quitley when a crash happened the system admin rebooted the and then "fsck" came out and asked him to do another fsck manually and he did and errors keep coming and he presses yes for about …

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that, unfortunately, I have been entirely unable to find a solution to. (Note: once again I find that this could probably fit into several of the *nix forums, so I tried my best to find the one that fit the problem best. My apologies to the mods if this doesn't …

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how do i install beryl without being on the internet with sypantec whatever its called?

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KDE vs Gnome What is main diference? pro et contra Why KDE? and Why Gnome? What strong and week sides? :mrgreen:

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when i install backtrack 2 it asks me for the root of the cd what is the root of the cd please can you tell me cheers bondi 007

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i put backtrack 2 on my vmware workstation how do i install it it saya root folder and all that what do i do can you give me a step by step on what to do o ye i mounted the iso not put the cd in cheers bondi 007

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Right ok. I'm trying to install limewire on kbuntu (7.04) fiesty. Using the following link. [url]http://torrentfreak.com/how-to-install-limewire-on-ubuntu-610-edgy-eft/[/url] I've got the limewire program installed ok, but it is like complaining about the version of java I have. I can't seem to download java 1.5? The problem is here:- [code] sudo apt-get install …

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Open SUSE 10.2. Don't ask why but I've formatted my machine and put this back. This time I've got my nvidia graphics card to work. [url]http://www.suse.de/~sndirsch/nvidia-installer-HOWTO.html[/url] But I still have issues with dvds and mpegs etc. How the hell do I install them. I know OpenSUSE 10.2 have made it …

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Hey I recently finally got the dual boot with windows xp and ubuntu working. Its a small issue but im just curious. When i shut down ubutntu, it automatically shuts down, but with windows, it doesnt, windows shuts down but the screen goes black and just sits there. It must …

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i have a copy of ubuntu 6.10 dappa drake or i think edgy eft is there a way to install beryl on it so i can use the cool features if theres anybody who knows please may you let us know and tell me how to install it or how …

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Alrighty. I would like to know the specs on the major (or minor, that's cool too) desktop managers. I would like the fastest one, but I do want my computer to look pretty, too. I am running Debian etch (testing), currently using Gnome and KDE (trying to switch to KDE, …

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Hi Friends I cannot delete shortcuts on desktop I am getting this message " Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use " Please help me in deleting these shortucts Actually i want blank desktop so please help me …

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Hi there everyone I am new to Linux and have suddenly had the management of a Linux server in a remote site dropped into my lap. Can anyone tell me if there is a way for me to tell remotely what distro/version etc this server is. Currently my access to …

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hi I have Fedora core 4 cds, and want to install it in my laptop. How would i install FluxBox in it(i mean instead of kde or gnome)? ps im newbie thanks

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I have an Acer AL1912 with a Nvdia GFORCEMX440 graphic card (I think I spelled that right) I know the PC came with a built in video display on the motherboard but its been bypassed in favor of this one. Unfortunately most times when I boot the display is way …

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i dual boot my windows machine to run ubuntu as well but how do i remove ubuntu without removing my windows partition. i tried deleting the partition in windows but i got a grub loader error and my PC would not boot windows any help bondi 007:$

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