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To launch applications on login, just copy the relevant .desktop file from /usr/share/applications to ~/.config/autostart (you may have to create this folder first). This will autostart...
The one thing that all the *buntus lack is a decent clipboard manager.
Fortunately, there are plenty of options for Linux; I personally use Parcellite.
It is a simple text only clipboard that stays...
Intrepid error: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/udev/+bug/253786
Add to /etc/fstab:
/dev /dev/.static/dev bind remount,rw 0 0
sudo apt-get install dvb-utils xmltv
mkdir...
To set directories / settings etc
dpkg-reconfigure -p low freevo
unselect with spacebar the xserver to start at boot
freevo setup
Creates ~/.freevo/freevo.conf
Edit - its wrong!
Change...
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If your CPU supports speed stepping, install the powernow daemon:
sudo apt-get install powernowd
Ref: Distrowatch
A very simple, but personal thing.
The default LXDE wallpapers are definitely not my cup of tea: neon blue, red, or green.
There are plenty of sources of decent wallpapers.
I chose this from...
What's left after all that?
A very basic desktop, but fully functional and attractive (apart from the desktop wallpaper).
It has GUI controls for changing themes & window appearance.
You can...
WORK IN PROGRESS
Freevo is a simple media centre, which uses plugins to access mplayer, xine or VLC.
It can be used for live TV, recording TV, playing back previously recorded video and viewing RSS...
I think is useful to be able to double-click .deb files and install with GDebi. Of course the Opera example shows it is entirely possible to install with dpkg and then use apt-get to resolve...
This is a reverse VNC application, specifically designed to enable users to get remote help from a friend with more IT awareness than them. It is often crucial for new Linux users.
Thankfully,...
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To create a link to a new page, use syntax: [[[new page name]]] or...
This is a short story on my dabblings with Ubuntu 8.04 and LXDE in a VM (128MB RAM, 3GB HD).
I just wanted to see how lightweight a distro could be created that was easy(-ish) to use.
Hopefully,...
sudo apt-get install freevo xine-ui mencoder lame
Python-xml is installed, but missing for some reason: http://ivkin.net/2008/12/freevo-18-on-ubuntu-810-intrepid-ibex/
cd...
On the Login Screen (GDM), click on Sessions (just below where you enter your username), and select Failsafe Terminal. Then enter the username and password you used when installing Xubuntu.
Once...
I then re-installed LXDE and Openbox with the following:
sudo apt-get install lxde lxterminal lxnm lxtask lxrandr menu obconf gksu libjpeg-progs miscfiles xli xloadimage
Note, there are some...
This is a very similar system to the main Hardy-based one described in more detail.
However, LXDE is now in the Intrepid repository, making it even easier to install. I did this from the Ubuntu...
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leafpad ~/.freevo/local_conf.py
#use mplayer for video playpack
#plugin.activate('video.mplayer')
plugin.remove('video.mplayer')
#use mplayer for audio...
The LXDE menu is created from the .desktop text files stored in /usr/share/applications; the details of how these files are structured are given by freedesktop.org standards.
So changing the menu...
Media Centre
Freevo
Install Freevo
Configure Freevo
Configure DVB
Local Configuration
Run Freevo
Lots of people install Linux / Ubuntu on their Netbook. LXDE is perfect for this: lightweight and configurable.
If you like the feel of the easy Asus EEE interface, LXDE has a similar launcher...
Given we're going for a lightweight OS, I suspect lightweight applications are a good idea too.
I like the balance of Gnome Office: fully featured yet lightweight.
sudo apt-get install abiword...
LXPanel has a built-in Quick Launch applet.
In order to modify the applications there, right-click on the applet (e.g over the Terminal icon).
Select Application Launch Bar Settings.
Applications...
This stage is optional, depending on whether your system will cope with the Gnome services and applications that Xubuntu includes.
In any case, you should consider turning off the roaming feature...
Once booted back into LXDE, more of the Gnome dependencies and heavyweight System Tools (and Games) can be removed with the Pure KDE command (minus the end part relating to reinstalling...
Having installed a basic LXDE-Openbox environment, we want to boot into it now.
When back at the GDM Login Screen, click on Sessions again, and select LXDE. Enter your username and password again...
If you find yourself without a network connection at this stage, don't panic.
Assuming you are connected via ethernet on eth0 (default 1st network card), the following will get your network device...
freevo cache
if any non-standard charcters in xmltv (~/.freevo/TV.xml) file, then will give error
SyntaxError: not well-formed (invalid token):
need to search for and delete all £, ' etc.(use Jump...
One thing I like about Linux is the tools available to take screenshots with.
Unfortunately, LXDE doesn't have that tool available as default. Thankfully, ImageMagick is a clever Terminal-based...
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There is no need for a Login Manager at all, if you want to keep things as light as possible. A simple startx command from Terminal gets you into LXDE / openbox following Terminal login.
However,...
Synaptic Package Manager is merely a GUI for apt-get. So it may prove useful for user-friendliness.
I don't think it's necessary if you have GDebi. Just get used to searching the Ubuntu Packages...
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Xubuntu 8.04
Install LXDE
Removing XFCE etc
Removing XFCE 2
Install LXDE 2
Slim
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Reset Network
Intrepid Mini ISO
Customisation
Web...
There are plenty of native Linux options for torrent sharing.
However, utorrent remains lightweight, even in addition to wine. The System Tray icon works as expected, as does the web interface. The...
I like Firefox, but it is a bit of a memory hog; therefore, it's less than ideal for a lightweight installation.
So what are the other options?
Opera is excellent (but not open source); it would be...
This is a short story on my dabblings with Ubuntu 8.04 and LXDE in a VM (128MB RAM, 3GB HD).
I just wanted to see how lightweight a distro could be created that was easy(-ish) to use.
Hopefully,...
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LXDE does have it's own Network Manger called LXNM. It works with the netstat LX Panel plugin (To enable: Right-click Panel, Add Panel Item -> Mange Networks).
However, I haven't tried it except...
I started with the 8.04.1 Xubuntu Alternate CD, available here.
This doesn't seem to have an option to install a command line system, which surprised me.
So I installed Xubuntu 8.04.1. Which does...
