tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post3727656880089032766..comments2024-03-18T10:43:28.122+00:00Comments on Linux notes from DarkDuck: Xubuntu 12.04: don't fix what is not brokenDarkDuck (m)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-82909151451124033382012-11-25T22:25:34.718+00:002012-11-25T22:25:34.718+00:00You may try to ask on forums, or do your own searc...You may try to ask on forums, or do your own search first.<br />My quick search gave me this link: <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1773991" rel="nofollow">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1773991</a>.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-26880406343855717002012-11-25T11:53:43.037+00:002012-11-25T11:53:43.037+00:00i'm trying out xubuntu 12.04, im having proble...i'm trying out xubuntu 12.04, im having problems with my USB broadband connection which keeps getting disconnected. Forums suggests this may have something to do with Xubuntu's "USB autosuspend" feature. How do i disable this from the terminal? (I have not installed powertop or powernap) any suggestions? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016597525287418530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-41619612540188981402012-11-13T11:03:56.038+00:002012-11-13T11:03:56.038+00:00I also find Xfce in a nice balance between perform...I also find Xfce in a nice balance between performance and eye-candy.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-14043327716336641092012-11-13T01:28:33.149+00:002012-11-13T01:28:33.149+00:00I'm running Xubuntu 12.04 and haven't got ...I'm running Xubuntu 12.04 and haven't got any problem at all.<br />I also use it on my office computer and XFCE is very productive friendly.<br />I would recommend Xubuntu 12.04 as alternative to Gnome3/Unity/Kde because very light and still more accessorised than too bare Lubuntu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-81236108792710553392012-10-07T16:23:36.395+01:002012-10-07T16:23:36.395+01:00Yes, it "just works" ;)Yes, it "just works" ;)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-82999966596545493522012-10-04T08:21:42.092+01:002012-10-04T08:21:42.092+01:00Been testing a lot of different distributions but ...Been testing a lot of different distributions but I always return to Xubuntu. The "others" all have some really good things about them but owerall with my everyday use of mail, surf, shotwell for my pictures and general work X always works w/o hassle - And thats what I need.PappaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994558102360327444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-35063679688624949312012-09-09T23:27:46.128+01:002012-09-09T23:27:46.128+01:00Xubuntu is on most of my computers. It's grea...Xubuntu is on most of my computers. It's great. Slower machines get Peppermint 3, Crunchbang or Antix mepis. I put SliTaz on a 300mhz dinosaur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-34472253980168117582012-08-12T23:10:05.852+01:002012-08-12T23:10:05.852+01:00I have tried Linux Mint Cinnamon recently. From my...I have tried <a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/08/linux-mint-13-cinnamon-not-quite-there.html" rel="nofollow">Linux Mint Cinnamon</a> recently. From my perspective, Xubuntu is still a winner in this competition.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-73381462015839015242012-08-12T23:00:31.238+01:002012-08-12T23:00:31.238+01:00I use it for three weeks now (along with Mint 12 M...I use it for three weeks now (along with Mint 12 MATE/Cinnamon) and I must say Xubuntu is a great system (with some tiny help from the web).<br />For the time being it will be these two here.<br />Perfect competition.rijnsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981737731390944042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-15418325024362877982012-07-25T17:07:38.837+01:002012-07-25T17:07:38.837+01:00You're right: Xubuntu "just works".You're right: Xubuntu "just works".DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-75827408169120354272012-07-25T11:44:23.286+01:002012-07-25T11:44:23.286+01:00I use Xubuntu 12.04 for two weeks now on my 5-fold...I use Xubuntu 12.04 for two weeks now on my 5-fold multiboot system with also Mint with Mate and Cinnamon (which are great), PCLOS, WattOS (fast!). I did polish everything so it does just what I demand.<br /><br />I must say I'm very impressed.<br />All is right. 'Just works fine'.<br /><br />There wás always sómething wrong in Ubuntu, but not any more now with Xfce, as far as I can see.<br /><br />Because the LTS effect I hope to use it and do my work with it for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-10749546601081311412012-07-12T14:12:59.743+01:002012-07-12T14:12:59.743+01:00Why wait? Try Live version of Xubuntu together! An...Why wait? Try Live version of Xubuntu together! And then decide, whether you want to stick to Ubuntu, or switch to Xubuntu.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-61340710645713914332012-07-12T14:05:14.887+01:002012-07-12T14:05:14.887+01:00Thanks DarkDuck for sharing a part of what xubuntu...Thanks DarkDuck for sharing a part of what xubuntu is. I haven't tried it but I am a long time ubuntu user. When my girlfriend bought a netbook I have her use ubuntu's netbook version. Maybe one of these days if she plans to change her netbook i'll have her use xubuntu. ;)Techie Talkshttp://www.icpep.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-58936063000939635352012-06-22T18:21:48.610+01:002012-06-22T18:21:48.610+01:00There is an option in the Settings sub-menu, under...There is an option in the Settings sub-menu, under Window (or Desktop) Manager tweaks or something like that (I can't remember correctly), that sets a "smart placement" option, in function of the window size to be opened.Pazuzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832631650044619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-11640698569025468822012-05-23T06:07:04.713+01:002012-05-23T06:07:04.713+01:00Ibus Anthy works very well on an installed Xubuntu...Ibus Anthy works very well on an installed Xubuntu 12.04 (x86_64) system. It's fast and flawless, and I'm using it every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-79999266171619075532012-05-17T16:52:45.345+01:002012-05-17T16:52:45.345+01:00thanks, fixed.thanks, fixed.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-48664387775046821262012-05-17T16:46:15.101+01:002012-05-17T16:46:15.101+01:00> Xubuntu 12.04 with VLC without _window_ title...> Xubuntu 12.04 with VLC without _window_ title barsIkemhttp://linux-workers.posterous.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-1115658690647531042012-05-16T10:25:19.685+01:002012-05-16T10:25:19.685+01:00Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your...Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your question. In the most part, because the very first thing I do in my Xubuntu installation / Live run is to move the panel to the bottom of the screen.<br /><br />In the mean time, I can confirm that Shutdown dialog appears in the top-left corner, if you use a panel button. I think it is in the middle of the screen if you use the main menu item. I maybe wrong here, though.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-18172943193474136272012-05-16T08:40:35.176+01:002012-05-16T08:40:35.176+01:00@DarkDuck: I installed Xubuntu 4.12 with Compiz.
E...@DarkDuck: I installed Xubuntu 4.12 with Compiz.<br />Everything works, but I have a problem.<br />I open any window (Terminal, thunar, etc etc), this window opens in the upper left and the window decorator remains under the panel.<br />Even when I turn off the computer, the shutdown dialog always appears in the upper left.<br />You have no idea how to solve this problem?Marstenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-12561780083357158192012-05-13T22:56:04.890+01:002012-05-13T22:56:04.890+01:00Unfortunately, I don't know how to test it. I ...Unfortunately, I don't know how to test it. I have never used Japanese input. I don't know Japanese.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-11244550560726510612012-05-13T21:44:49.925+01:002012-05-13T21:44:49.925+01:00does japanese input with anthy ibus and mozc work ...does japanese input with anthy ibus and mozc work in the live install or do you need to install to test ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-49801657828866392862012-05-04T23:31:45.686+01:002012-05-04T23:31:45.686+01:00@PV I'm no expert, but I'm certain xfwm4 ...@PV I'm no expert, but I'm certain xfwm4 is a compositing window manager, as I can have transparent panels/windows on my desktop. I had to compile it with the support enabled though, because the standard version (on Fedora at least) doesn't come with it.Ancurionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-82560056007766581982012-05-03T22:00:17.704+01:002012-05-03T22:00:17.704+01:00Great! I can't wait till I upgrade my 11.10......Great! I can't wait till I upgrade my 11.10...DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-74184243901115692632012-05-03T21:59:47.428+01:002012-05-03T21:59:47.428+01:00That's not only few days. There is certain poi...That's not only few days. There is certain point in the release process when no changes are accepted, unless critical. Not talking about global change of DE version. All the rest comes as backports. :-)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-34454677160562206692012-05-03T21:55:05.961+01:002012-05-03T21:55:05.961+01:00Thanks for the hint! I am in Live Xubuntu 12.04 ri...Thanks for the hint! I am in Live Xubuntu 12.04 right now, and I am listening for the music! Wow!<br />I edit the post to reflect the knowledge!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.com