Live Distro Roundup Highlights of the live Linux landscape
Jan 31, 2006Many fine live Linux distributions are waiting for you right now on the Internet. The right choice depends on what you need.
more »Command Line: Wget FTP Downloads and website mirroring with Wget
Dec 31, 2005Wget downloads files and even whole websites from the command line.
more »Desktopia: Whaw Organizing windows with Whaw
Dec 31, 2005If you’re weary of sorting through overlapping windows, Whaw will help you get organized.
more »Gnumeric Working with Gnome’s Gnumeric Spreadsheet
Dec 31, 2005OpenOffice Calc is fine for most spreadsheet applications, but if you’re looking for better performance and a smaller footprint, try Calc’s lean competitor, Gnumeric.
more »KTools: Kat Desktop Searches with Kat
Dec 31, 2005The Kat desktop search tool turns up more than text strings.
more »Gnome 2.12 A look at Gnome 2.12
Dec 31, 2005Gnome 2.10 reconquered many desktops with its return to values such as simplicity, clarity, and ease of use. The new Gnome 2.12 GNU desktop environment continues this emphasis on the basics.
more »deskTOPia: Trayer Trayer
Nov 30, 2005Some applets deposit icons in the system tray of the KDE or Gnome task bar. If you don’t use KDE or Gnome but you still want the system tray applets, check out Trayer.
more »Evince The Evince document viewer
Nov 30, 2005Evince is quickly becoming Gnome’s standard viewer for PDF and other document formats.
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Plasma 6.3 Now Available
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First Release Candidate for Linux Kernel 6.14 Now Available
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System76 Refreshes Meerkat Mini PC
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Gnome 48 Alpha Ready for Testing
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Linux Kernel 6.13 Offers Improvements for AMD/Apple Users
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Gnome 48 Debuts New Audio Player
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Plasma 6.3 Ready for Public Beta Testing
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