Both hours:
You can find the Going Linux podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or on the Going Linux website:
http://goinglinux.com … and on Twitter (@goinglinux) and Google+ (or just Google for Larry Bushey Linux. You’ll find lots of stuff!)
LINUX TOPIC FOR THE MONTH:
“Customizing your Linux desktop”
Talking Points
Desktop customizations:
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Desktop environments – definition
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Desktop environments – examples: Unity, Gnome, KDE, XFCE, Cinnamon, MATE, LXDE.
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Each desktop has its own way of customizing our article
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You can do some basic tweaking with other OSs out of the box
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Linux is infinitely more configurable than Mac or Windows.
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You can install multiple desktops, each with a different look. Just log out and log back in.
Links we discussed in the show:
Customize Your Linux Desktop
http://goinglinux.com/articles/CustomizeYourDesktop.html
Linux Mint “spices”
http://cinnamon.linuxmint.com/
5 Tweaks to Make After Installing an SSD Drive: http://goinglinux.com/articles/Optimize_Linux_For_SSD_Drive.html#Top
Comodo Antivirus For Linux
http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/antivirus-for-linux.php
Great programming interactive courses for newbies:
learnstreet.com
An independent Android Market:
Import browser bookmarks:
Synapse launcher:
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/11/synapse-gnome-do-launcher-app-review-ubuntu/