May 2013
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
(via)This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 13.04 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
November 2012
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 12.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
October 2012
How To Use Glx-Dock/Cairo-Dock On Ubuntu 12.04 | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
Glx-Dock/Cairo-Dock is an interactive dock (like the one you know from a Mac) that provides easy access to some of the files, folders, and applications on your computer, and more. You can use it with OpenGL (to use your graphics card) or without, and it is compatible with Compiz, but it can also run without a composite manager. It works under Unity, GNOME, KDE, and Xfce. This tutorial shows how to install and use Glx-Dock/Cairo-Dock on an Ubuntu 12.04 desktop (with Unity).
June 2012
Install Compiz On The Unity Desktop On Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
This tutorial shows how you can configure Compiz on an Ubuntu Linux 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) Unity desktop (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card - I'm using an NVIDIA GeForce 8200 here). With Compiz you can use beautiful 3D effects like wobbly windows or a desktop cube on your desktop. Ubuntu (Unity 3D) must be selected as your desktop environment.
May 2012
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
February 2012
Installing Opera Widgets On Ubuntu Unity Desktop (Ubuntu 11.10) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
Opera Widgets, unlike most other browser plugins, can be downloaded to serve as browser-independent desktop widgets. These are managed through Opera Widget Manager, so the Opera process remains open (without running the browser). This tutorial explains how to use Opera Widgets as desktop widgets on Ubuntu 11.10.
November 2011
Enabling Compiz Fusion On Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
(via)This tutorial shows how you can enable Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu Linux 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) Unity desktop (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card - I'm using an NVIDIA GeForce 8200 here). With Compiz Fusion you can use beautiful 3D effects like wobbly windows or a desktop cube on your desktop.
October 2011
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
August 2011
Introduction To The Ubuntu Unity Desktop | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
(via)This tutorial is supposed to guide the reader through some new features of the Unity desktop, Ubuntu's new desktop environment used since Ubuntu 11.04. The prime subject will be the launcher, which is something like a side-dock, and how to configure it the way it fits your likings most.
July 2011
Enabling Compiz Fusion On An Ubuntu 11.04 Desktop (With The Unity Desktop) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials
(via)This tutorial shows how you can enable Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) desktop with the Unity interface (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card which I assume it has because otherwise Unity wouldn't start, and GNOME would be used instead). With Compiz Fusion you can use beautiful 3D effects like wobbly windows or a desktop cube on your desktop.
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