» Posts Tagged ‘Ubuntu’
13Aug Mercury Messenger + Compiz Fusion
Finally, I’ve found some good way around the issue between java and compiz, that kept me from using mercury. I’m able to use both now, with the tray working and all is working fine. If there’s anyone out there also trying to solve this: Start by downloading this patch for the jre engine, and then [...]
28Jun Google Desktop for Linux
The known Google Desktop for Windows just got a Linux version. With it, the user is able to search it’s computer, as easily, as he would search the internet with the original Google. It seems to integrate perfectly into GNOME, and it is available in rpm and deb packages.
27Jun Updated to Gutsy
I’ve successfully updated my Ubuntu system with a simple: sudo update-manager -cd It took less than thirty minutes, but, as expected, it brought me some issues. The first problem I’ve encountered was with network-manager applet, which crashed every time I’ve tried to access a secure network. The second one, and most annoying, are the fonts, [...]
27Jun Ubuntu Gutsy and Compiz Fusion
Well, distro upgrade time! I’ve been long waiting to do this. I’ve decided to upgrade to the Ubuntu’s Gutsy development version. I’m now downloading 1055 packages and it will take about 10 minutes to do it (yes, I’ve got a nice line). I really hope that everything goes as smooth as that last time, when [...]
18Jun Sysinfo for Linux
I’ve just read about this great application for viewing your computer’s information in a Linux OS. It is easily installed, just by issuing an “sudo apt-get install sysinfo” in a Ubuntu machine! Here’s a picture of it in my laptop:
15Jun Gutsy with Dual Monitor
It appears that Gutsy will have an excellent support for dual monitor support. Using this, configuring it will be a piece of cake! Just to give you an idea, here’s a picture: Seen on Joel’s corner.Â