Useful VIM tips when using this editor on Linux.

Some very useful VIM tips when using this editor on Linux. When you open a folder instead of a file in VIM, you get a directory listing and this allows you to select a file. Just scroll down to the file you want to open and press ENTER. " ============================================================================ " Netrw Directory Listing (netrw … Read more

Some very useful resources for classic Linux window managers.

There are a lot of classic Linux desktop environments that emulate the look of other desktop environments or are just very nice to use. Here are some good tips and resources for classic Linux window managers. WindowMaker is one classic desktop environment. This emulates the look of the NextStep operating system. This has a lot … Read more

The future of the Linux desktop and a look back.

The year of the Linux desktop seems to be getting further and further away, the Linux/UNIX operating system is a super-secure alternative to the leaking and insecure Windows operating system. The powers that be want to make all computers an appliance instead of remaining a fully-fledged desktop workplace. Sure, the tablet computers are very popular, … Read more

Run the LarsWM window manager with this very useful .xsession file.

The stock Intel cooler that comes with a Core i3 530 CPU is much easier to install than the previous incarnations of cooling mountings like the one that I had on my old Celeron 2.4GHZ motherboard. That was extremely difficult to remove compared to the i3 cooler, things are getting easier and easier to install, … Read more

Some very old but nice UNIX bitmap wallpapers.

This old archive is a collection of very old UNIX bitmap wallpapers. https://securitronlinux.com/maps/bitmaps.7z. These should be quite useful if you wish to set up a retro desktop and wish to have a retro tiling wallpaper as well. Also, I have a nice collection of all Windows `98 wallpapers. https://securitronlinux.com/linux/maps/Windows98.rar. That should also be very useful … Read more

Some alternative window managers for Linux and UNIX machines.

The FVWM window manager is a light alternative to the bloated default Ubuntu desktop. This is a window manager like TWM, but with more features. Download a copy and get more information here: http://fvwm.org/. TWM is the default window manager that ships with the Xorg distribution. This is a very simplistic window manager that has … Read more

Some very old but still useful tips for Linux users.

Run the urxvt terminal as a transparent colored terminal window. This is very useful indeed. urxvt -fn "fixed" +sr +st -fg "#FFFFFF" -bg "#000033" -bd "#302c64" \ -ip +sb -title "*-Home-${HOME}-Shell-${SHELL}-Display-${DISPLAY}*" \ -tint DarkSlateGrey -fade 50 -fadecolor redurxvt -fn "fixed" +sr +st -fg "#FFFFFF" -bg "#000033" -bd "#302c64" \ -ip +sb -title "*-Home-${HOME}-Shell-${SHELL}-Display-${DISPLAY}*" \ -tint … Read more