deskTOPia: Zufall and genbg Random backgrounds for the desktop
Sep 30, 2005A new background image is the quickest way to liven up your desktop. Tools such as Zufall and genbg help you change your wallpaper auto matically.
more »GRAMPS Managing your family tree with GRAMPS
Sep 30, 2005If you’re planning to study your family history, you’d better be ready to manage large amounts of data. Why not use your Linux box for the hard work?
more »Beagle The Beagle desktop search engine
Aug 31, 2005To find files, music, messages, and photos in a single search, try this desktop tool with the power of an Internet search engine.
more »Celestia Touring the galaxy with Celestia
Aug 31, 2005Space, the final frontier, is a bit too expensive for a short vacation. If a trip to the moon is beyond your budget, why not try Celestia, a free program that brings the galaxy to the comfort of your home.
more »deskTOPia: tablaunch Quick launcher for the desktop
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more »KTools: KMobileTools Accessing your mobile phone with KDE
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more »DeskTOPia: JWM JWM Window Manager
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more »KTools: KPager2 An alternative pager for the kicker
Jul 31, 2005If you want a better view of your virtual desktops, try Kpager2, an alternative pager for KDE.
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