Xephem is a very old UNIX program, that is still able to be installed on a modern Ubuntu 18 desktop. Download all of the packages here into a new folder. http://e2rd.piekielko.pl/debian/binary-amd64/. Then we need to prepare for the installation of the packages. Install these two packages with apt to satisfy dependencies. libmotif-common libxm4libmotif-common libxm4 Then … Read more
Some of the features of Linux Mint 18 are as follows: 1) Cinnamon 3.0 : Cinnamon 3.0 has received many new features like – improved tiling, Animation effect to menu, Improved touchpad and sound settings, Panel launch now includes application actions. 2) X-Apps : A new project called “X-Apps” was started and its goal is … Read more
Setting up your new Linux Mint 18 MATE desktop is a lot of fun, this post will help out new users to get the distribution set up after installation and update packages. As well as getting some awesome new wallpapers and MATE themes. After installation, updating the package repositories is very important. This allows software … Read more
The new Fedora 18 Gnome Version 3.6.2 distribution is the most dumbed down version of the Gnome desktop yet. They have removed the ability to set up different themes by default. The only thing that you can do in the Appearance menu is set the wallpaper. I have a dual monitor setup with an ATI … Read more
The new Fedora 18 Linux distribution has the Power Off option available in the user menu by default; negating the need to install an add-on from extensions.gnome.org to add this functionality. This is a very good addition to the new Fedora distribution. According to this blog linked here: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/gnome-3-6.html. There are other problems with the … Read more
The Fedora 18 Linux distribution will have support for UEFI secure boot uopn release as well as the Linux Mint MATE desktop available for installation. I prefer XFce4 now; but the MATE desktop still is very good for those of us who want a retro looking Linux desktop that is very attractive at the same … Read more
The Fedora Core 18 Linux distribution will ship with the MATE and Cinnamon desktops available in the default repositories. This means that there are even more desktop options available by default on the Fedora Core distribution. This is a good step and will ensure that the users of this Linux distribution have even more choice … Read more
An overview of the Fedora 18 Linux distribution.