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SolutionBase: Get familiar with alternative Linux desktops: Desktop customization in Linux is very flexible; from the ultra-modern KDE and GNOME window managers to with the likes of Fluxbox and AfterStep, there's a Linux desktop to suit everyone. Jack Wallen covers some of your Linux desktop options. Linux has proven amazingly flexible: after nearly 10...; Tags: Desktop, Application, Menu, Linux Desktop, Window, Toolbar, Author, Entry, Workspace, Icon, Exec, Desktop Customization, AfterStep, Fluxbox Fluxbox, Construction, Desktops, Linux, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen, Fluxbox; Technical articles 2007-11-15
Dell Chooses Ubuntu: Linux community whines: Most days Im proud to be a member of the Linux community. But recently I had a moment where I was just really irked that such a large amount of the community looked a gift horse in the mouth threatening to blow a very good move by Dell.Remember a long...; Tags: Window Environment, Ubuntu, Open Source, Linux, Kde, Gnome, General, Enlightenment, Blackbox, Afterstep; Blog posts 2007-05-06
Fedora changing the choices: good or bad?: For the next release of Fedora things are going to be a bit different. And Im not so sure they are going to be for the better. Let me explain to you what they are doing. As of FC7 the isos will come in different flavors:Fedora DesktopFedora KDE Fedora Server...; Tags: Afterstep, Blackbox, desktop, Distribution Upgrade, Enlightenment, Fedora, Fedora Project, Get Jacked, Gimp, Gnome, Gpl, Installation, Kde, Linux, Open Source, Ubuntu, Uncategorized, Window Environment; Blog posts 2007-01-28
Example from Transparent theme: In this Daily Drill Down, Jack Wallen, Jr. delves into customizing the look and feel of the AfterStep window manager.In this Daily Drill Down, I’ll examine AfterStep, my personal Linux window manager of choice. In previous Daily Drill Downs, we've looked at a basic customization (“Drilling into AfterStep, parts 1...; Tags: Construction, OPEN SOURCE, Jack Wallen, Jr., Afterstep, window manager, window; Technical articles 2000-12-01

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Getting desktop effects working in Compiz/Emerald: For years Jack Wallen has been a Linux purist - sticking with Enlightenment, Afterstep, or Fluxbox. But lately he has been itching to get a bit more dimension to his desktop. In this entry of the Techrepublic open source blog Jack explains how he managed to get KDE 3.5, Compiz,...; Tags: Desktop, KDE, Compiz, Emerald, Emerald Theme, Open Source, Jack Wallen; Blog posts 2008-09-07

Linux 101: Sorting out the GUI puzzle: Jack Wallen says there's no need to be confused by the three GUI layers in Linux. Just like with an impressionist painting, if you step back a bit and relax, it gets clearer.One of the most confusing aspects of Linux is understanding the workings of the GUI. With the Windows...; Tags: Construction, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, GUI, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jack Wallen, Window Manager, desktop environment, desktop, window, Linux; Technical articles 2000-01-06
Linux 101: Basic installation and use of Linux: Increase your knowledge of Linux essentials with Jack Wallen. During this meeting, the Linux 101 series writer shared Linux tips and tricks.On January 20th Jack Wallen shared his expertise on Linux basic essentials. If you couldn’t join us then, enjoy the transcript and we hope to see you on our...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jack Wallen, Linux, Guild, Guild Meeting; Technical articles 2000-01-20
Cut down on Linux command-line typing with these 10 handy bash aliases: The Linux desktop has come a long, long way, but there are still times when I have to use the command line. (I am a hardcore user, after all.) But even though I'm used to typing, spending hours upon hours with my fingers at the keyboard, I still grow tired...; Tags: Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Web Browsers, Internet, Jack Wallen; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Open discussion: Linux desktops: On Jan. 6, 2000, Jack Wallen, Jr. hosted an open discussion on Linux desktops. Jack answered your desktop questions-from choosing a desktop to installation and configuration.On Jan. 6, 2000, Jack Wallen, Jr. hosted an open discussion on Linux desktops. Jack answered your desktop questions‑from choosing a desktop to installation and...; Tags: Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., desktop, Linux, Jack Wallen Jr., Linux desktop; Technical articles 2000-01-06
GNOME: user un-friendliness: And they wonder why no-one important will ever take them seriouslyOn one hand, you have the evil empire, which has software with sane names, a single DE and compatability across the board. On the other hand, you have Linux and its stick on bits. The grand high phooba of the...; Tags: GNOME, paul@..., software, open source, linux, kde, enlightenment, multimedia; Discussion threads 2007-02-19
Alternative desktops: Recently, Selena penned a blog about the Linux Desktop Revolution. I replied to that posting my current Linux desktop. Shortly after that I wrote a series of articles for TechRepublic on Linux desktops. The first was Enlightenment, then came KDE, GNOME, and finally piece on Fluxbox and AfterStep. Doing...; Tags: Desktop, Linux Desktop, Linux, Desktops, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Jack Wallen; Blog posts 2007-09-24
Linux Professional Report- January 2000: The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.comFeatured Daily Drill DownVMware--A Window within a Window within a WindowExecutive SummariesStarOffice 5.1 Deluxe Edition - how a program should beLinux configuration filesDrilling into AfterStep, part 2TechProGuild ColumnsLinux: Burgeoning interest, but ranking last (!) in OS capabilityDebunking the debunkers: Linux myths are factsAccess...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux; Technical articles 1999-12-01
Guru-ing: Open Source big brothers (and sisters): When I first leaped into the Linux ocean I was struggling to keep my head above water. I would dog paddle and make a bit of headway only to be dragged back down to the bottom desperately trying to make it back to the top to gasp a wet breath...; Tags: Guru, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen; Blog posts 2007-11-05
New Old School Window Management: Since we're on the subject of old-school Linux computing I thought I'd bring up a topic very near and very dear to my heart (and one that tends to make M$ users drool with "trapped computing envy". Window Mangers.I've used pretty much every X Windows Window Manager there is. ICEWm....; Tags: desktop, KDE, Linux, window, Window Manager; Blog posts 2006-08-12
The Linux Desktop Invasion: Desktop tips: You've come to the right place for some solid Linux desktop tips: Jack Wallen, Jr.'s Linux Desktop Invasion.In this first installment of the Linux Desktop Invasion, I’m going to give you a few quick tips that are sure to make your Linux desktop experience much better. No fanfare, no hullabaloo,...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., font, TrueType font, TrueType, Linux desktop, Linux, Linux Desktop Invasion, desktop; Technical articles 2001-11-02
There?s a new Trin in town: Worries of DDoS attacks continue to make headlines, and for good reason. Many administrators are reporting suspicious behavior to monitoring sites. Catch the latest on a new Trin program, and more, in this week's Exterminator.Count on Exterminator!Each Friday, Exterminator brings you news of important bug fixes, virus recovery information, service...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, U.S. Department of Energy, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, vulnerability, CIAC, Managewise, Exterminator, Microsoft Windows, security, Novell Inc., CERT Coordination Center, ISS; Technical articles 2000-03-03
Managing your Linux Desktop: On April 11th Jack Wallen is back by popular demand to lend his expertise of the Linux Desktop.On April 11th Jack Wallen was back by popular demand to talk about the best and not so best ways to manage your Linux Desktop.If you couldn’t join us then, enjoy the...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Servers, Charlie Russel and Sharon Crawford, desktop, Linux desktop, server, Jack Wallen, JEFFTTTT, Linux, Moderator; Technical articles 2000-04-11
The lonely Penguin needn't be lonely: The time has come to quit approaching Linux and NT like a Ford vs. Chevy battle at a NASCAR race. Jack Wallen's here with tips for using Linux as an enterprise solution, not a soapbox.How do you sell Linux in a Windows world? Beyond dealing with the technological aspects of...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux, Microsoft Corp.; Technical articles 2000-06-14
Troubleshooting Mandrake: Having trouble with Mandrake? Any installation or post-installation issues you need help resolving? During this Guild Meeting Vincent Danen helped to troubleshoot those pesky problems.Having trouble with Mandrake? Any installation or post-installation issues you need help resolving? On June 27, Vincent Danen helped to troubleshoot those pesky problems. If you...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Vincent Danen, Guild, Mandrake, Guild Meeting, Moderator, Red Hat Inc.; Technical articles 2000-06-27
Troubleshooting Mandrake: As with any OS worth its weight in code, Linux offers a broad spectrum of applications. Join Jack Wallen, Jr. to learn what's out there for you.Office suites, mail clients, utilities—Linux offers a broad spectrum of applications. On January 27th Jack Wallen offered his expertise, along with some really great...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jack Wallen, ZOP, Guild, Linux, Guild Meeting; Technical articles 2000-01-27

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