MATE desktop to be offered by default in the repositories for Ubuntu 14.04.

The MATE desktop that is available for the popular Linux Mint distribution is to be offered in the repositories for Ubuntu 14.04. This will offer a better Linux desktop environment than the default Unity desktop that Canonical have created. The Ubuntu distribution has been used in Doctor Who, this helps push this distribution of the … Read more

The best GTK themes and wallpapers for your Ubuntu or Linux Mint desktop.

GTK Themes. Zukitwo: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Zukitwo?content=140562. A very good GTK theme for Gnome Shell and MATE. DeLorean-Dark — Gnome 3.4 & 3.6: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/DeLorean-Dark+–+Gnome+3.4+%26+3.6?content=153866. DarkMint: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/DarkMint?content=150904. Piratunbu theme 6.0: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Piratunbu+full+theme+for+Ubuntu+13.10?content=147063. A pirate themed look for Ubuntu. reNIX (for Unity and GS): http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/reNIX+%28for+Unity+and+GS%29?content=153312. A squared theme for Unity and Gnome Shell. Win2-7 Remix: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Win2-7+Remix?content=153233. A Windows 7 styled theme … Read more

A short GIF showing how to change wallpapers and themes in Linux Mint 16.

I recorded this by installing the byzanz command. This is installable in Linux Mint 16 by following this guide. http://linuxg.net/how-to-install-byzanz-0-3-0-on-ubuntu-13-10-13-04-12-10-12-04-linux-mint-15-14-13-elementary-os-0-2-luna-and-pear-os-8/. Then type: byzanz my.gif -d 60byzanz my.gif -d 60 to record for 60 seconds. This is another good way to make a simple screen recording.

Linux Mint 16 distribution will further cement Linux as the desktop operating system of choice.

The Linux Mint 16 distribution is one that will take over from Windows 8.1. The Windows operating system has good gaming performance, but Linux does as well. I have played Corebreach on Fedora Core 19 and it ran very well indeed. There are a few good Linux games that are available for PC. There are … Read more

Lovely wallpapers for the KDE 4.11 Linux desktop.

http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Cuba+for+cuban?content=120562. Cuba for cuban. A lovely 2560*1600 resolution wallpaper. http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Cloud%27s+on+sunset?content=125325. Clouds on sunset. This is a lovely sunset wallpaper. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8546631761_4f59b4cb8b_o.jpg. A widescreen wallpaper suitable for multiple monitors. I just wish that KDE 4.11 would let you span wallpapers. http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/D16549d0/03422_standingontheedgeofinfinity_3840x2400.jpg. Gorgeous foggy forest wallpaper. This one is awesome. Monochrome long exposure waterfall photograph: http://shutterific.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/waterfall-2.jpg. Awesome bridge … Read more

The upcoming Linux Mint 16 distribution will include Cinnamon 2.0 and MATE 1.8.

The new Linux Mint 16 distro will include the MATE 1.8 and Cinnamon 2.0. The new Linux Mint 16 distribution will include the MATE 1.8 desktop environment and the new Cinnamon 2.0 release. This will further improve the Linux Mint distribution. The new release will be named Petra and should be available at the end … Read more

Installing MATE on Debian 7.1. I am trying this to install a better desktop.

I am currently in the process of installing the MATE desktop on my Debian 7.1 laptop. I wanted to install this desktop as I am sick of the Gnome 3 desktop and I want something that I can theme more easily. The instructions are on the MATE Download WIKI: http://wiki.mate-desktop.org/download. Once this is installed I … Read more

How to install some cool GTK themes in Fedora 19 MATE.

To install some awesome GTK themes for Fedora 19 MATE; type this command. yum install gtk-equinox-engine.x86_64 gtk-nimbus-engine.x86_64 gtk-nodoka-engine.x86_64yum install gtk-equinox-engine.x86_64 gtk-nimbus-engine.x86_64 gtk-nodoka-engine.x86_64 To install some extra wallpapers and a couple of extra themes for Fedora, use this command. yum install gnome-themes-legacy.noarch gnome-theme-curvylooks.noarch desktop-backgrounds-waves.noarchyum install gnome-themes-legacy.noarch gnome-theme-curvylooks.noarch desktop-backgrounds-waves.noarch There is a list of some more awesome … Read more

Cool new themes for the Ubuntu and Linux Mint desktops.

These themes that you can download from OMGUbuntu.co.uk theme the toolbars in Nautilus and make it much more attractive. These are very good themes to use with the MATE desktop as well. http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/08/how-to-unify-the-look-of-the-toolbars-in-ambiance-and-radiance. http://www.fandigital.com/p/zoncolor.html. Zoncolor themes for Ubuntu and MATE. These are very customisable themes for your Linux desktop. Ubuntu Ambiance theme for KDE; this … Read more

How to remove desktop icons with MATE 1.6 on Linux Mint 15.

This screenshot shows how to remove the desktop icons with the dconf-editor on Linux Mint 15 MATE. Simply open the dconf-editor, which is in System Tools and then untick this value: org -> mate -> desktop -> background -> show-desktop-icons. This will instantly get rid of those pesky icons that cover your awesome desktop wallpaper. … Read more

Useful Linux links and information for users of all Linux distributions.

http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/lovely-gtk-themes-for-the-linux-mint-mate-desktop/. Some very useful and attractive themes and wallpapers for Linux Mint MATE and other desktops. http://www.securitronlinux.com/linux-mint-2/how-to-install-a-lovely-windows-7-gtk-theme-on-linux-mint-14/. How to install a Windows 7 Basic styled theme for the MATE desktop. http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/windows-8-metro-ui-theme-for-metacity-available-make-your-linux-mint-mate-desktop-look-like-windows-8/. how to install a Windows 8 Metacity theme for the Gnome and MATE desktops. This one is really good. http://www.securitronlinux.com/linux-mint-2/disable-desktop-icons-on-the-linux-mint-13-mate-desktop-very-easy-with-the-configuration-editor/. how to disable the … Read more

Lovely icon themes for your Linux Mint gnome desktop.

OSX Nostalgie: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/OSX-Nostalgie?content=157390. This icon theme is a copy of the default icon theme for Macintosh OSX. Faenza: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Faenza?content=128143. This is the highest rated icon theme on the Gnome Look website. Win2-7: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Win2-7+Pack?content=113264. The Windows 7 transformation pack for Gnome. This will make your Linux desktop look like Windows 7. Elementary icons: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/elementary+Icons?content=73439. A beautiful … Read more

Linux Mint 16 release will be named “Petra”.

The next release of the Linux Mint 16 distribution code named “Petra” will be released in November. This will include the new KDE 4.11 desktop interface as well as many other enhancements and upgrades. I am looking forward to this release. This is the best desktop environment around and is well worth the time taken … Read more

Awesome GTK themes for Linux Mint 15. Some even better themes for Linux desktops.

Some awesome themes for the Linux Mint 15 MATE desktop. Numix: http://satya164.deviantart.com/art/Numix-GTK3-theme-360223962. This is a very nice flat theme for MATE that is very monochome and stylish. Clearlooks Phenix: http://www.jpfleury.net/en/software/clearlooks-phenix.php. This is a GTK 3 port of the venerable Clearlooks theme. Holo: http://tiheum.deviantart.com/art/Holo-280076980. This is a very good theme that mimics the look of the … Read more

New Windows 8 GTK theme available for Linux. This comes with a Metacity theme as well.

Nice Windows 8 theme for Linux http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Windows8+%28GTK+theme+2.x+%26+GTK+3.x%29?content=158560. This is a theme for GTK 3.0 that allows you to theme Unity or MATE to look like Windows 8. Sure the Windows 8 and Server 2012 interfaces are ugly; but it is kind of cool to theme Unity and MATE to resemble Windows 8. This theme also … Read more

Linux Mint 15 Release Candidate released. Try this new Linux distribution now.

The release candidate of the Linux Mint 15 distribution has been released. This new version of the Linux Mint distribution brings new software and features that will please all users of Linux, the Mint distro comes with all codecs and required software that you need to surf the Internet and listen to music just by … Read more

How to install some lovely GTK 3 themes for OpenSUSE 12.3 with the Yast2 software manager.

These themes I am installing in this screenshot are very high quality GTK 3 themes that are perfect for your Gnome Shell desktop.The Greybird one is the theme that I am using at the moment. It looks very good indeed with a dark GTK theme and window decoration. Installing themes this way is easier than … Read more