tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post5608318284889523021..comments2024-03-18T10:43:28.122+00:00Comments on Linux notes from DarkDuck: Linux for migrants: Zorin OSDarkDuck (m)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06273784224243667602noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-47872460046190591352012-07-15T21:26:04.563+01:002012-07-15T21:26:04.563+01:00I would advice you to use English next time.I would advice you to use English next time.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-88329817058165558302012-07-15T17:25:03.997+01:002012-07-15T17:25:03.997+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ironassin01noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-41116371307329080402012-06-15T09:48:34.329+01:002012-06-15T09:48:34.329+01:00Thanks for the tip, Aamir!Thanks for the tip, Aamir!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-52085498025526543682012-06-15T02:28:56.346+01:002012-06-15T02:28:56.346+01:00Thanks for the review. Zorin OS is my favorite OS ...Thanks for the review. Zorin OS is my favorite OS since version 1. I have used Zorin OS all versions (1 to 5.2). They are impressive, even if you don't consider as it looks like windows. I hope this distro will be going on the top from desktop users prospective. I have used Red Hat 7.2 back in 2001 or 2002, Ubuntu, Vector Linux, xPUD, Urdu Ubuntu, Urdu Slax, Puppy Linux, Linux Mint, Linux Gaming Live Distribution, Luit Linux, etc as well as dual boot with Windows, multiple Linux distro installation. I can easily confirm that it is the best Linux distro I have used so far.<br /><br />I have small transparency tip for you :) It is very simple & looks elegant indeed.<br /><br />Following are the steps on Zorin OS (I have tested on version 4 & 5/5.2, I hope it is correct for other versions) to Make taskbar/panel transparent on Zorin OS/Ubuntu/Linux.<br /><br />Step 1<br />Right click on the panel at bottom & select 'Properties'<br />Click 'Background' tab<br />Select 'Solid color'<br />Change the style to select transparency as required<br /><br />Step 2<br />Right click on the Desktop empty area & select 'Change Desktop Background'<br />Click 'Theme' tab<br />Click 'Customize'<br />Select 'Controls' tab<br />Click 'Zorin OS Mac'<br /><br />Enjoy transparency :)Aamir Shahzadhttp://asakpke.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-61904960746137401062012-06-14T14:08:11.124+01:002012-06-14T14:08:11.124+01:00Thanks for support!Thanks for support!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-90808430509564491372012-06-14T14:02:33.176+01:002012-06-14T14:02:33.176+01:00After being user since the time of DOS, trying RHL...After being user since the time of DOS, trying RHL in win95 days and being winman till last year, was searching for some light OS to run on my assembled 2003 Intel celeron 1.7 as winxp made my old machine very very slow, came accross lot of Linux distors, puppy , slitaz ,mint lite, slack and it was really fun and i felt reincarnated with my old machine, apart from these tries some alternate OS also, Haiku, Amiga and was amazed to know about Kolibri and its sheer robustnes and size incedible though cold not do much with it and lastly used Puppu Linux for last 10 months, i just upgaraded to new sys core i3 and regularly using Ubuntu and Zorin OS along with win7 ( win has been a way of life for comp user in India ) and really love using Linux distros, wants to thaks all those people like you who spare some time to share all the good things and make life easy for other by imparting their experioance and insight, just don't understand why people complain so much about switching to new OS its always a fun and broadens you knowledge at last its always your choice to go on with what you like.<br />Just appriciate all people out their for their inputs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-2378699741838157552012-06-06T10:42:12.524+01:002012-06-06T10:42:12.524+01:00Thanks for your nice words!
I hope you have taken...Thanks for your nice words!<br /><br />I hope you have taken part in the contest!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-77321979699758320582012-05-29T06:04:11.794+01:002012-05-29T06:04:11.794+01:00A few last things. Samba can be added automaticall...A few last things. Samba can be added automatically. Open your folder or file and go to share and check share. It will tell you sharing is not installed and download and install it for you automatically. So far the only reason I have found to use the terminal is to set up my root password, which I needed to gain control of my partion as root owned it and I could not access it from my user or admin account. It is what I have against Ubuntu and all it's derivaties. Root is locked. It would be better to require a strong root password at installation to me. Also G debi is a great help for installing downloaded packages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-80986485474276340722012-05-29T05:10:12.697+01:002012-05-29T05:10:12.697+01:00Love Zorin 5.2 core. Mostly for it's speed (ne...Love Zorin 5.2 core. Mostly for it's speed (newbie from Win7 but like the gnome desktop). I use my computer mostly as a music box. Added Clemintine, Easy MP3 Gain and Audacity. I have found many Linux music players to be choppy, but Clementine is great and very smooty. My only problem is the screen saver, and from the Zorin forum it needs work. Also the Opera install does not work. That was easy to over come by downloading from Opera. It installs as a mobile browser, but can be changed to a web browser in prefernces. I don't use any social media or remote desktop, so once I cleaned that up I love the OS. If you like social media, it comes with everything you would every need.<br />I Would recommend it to anyone, new to Linux or an old hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-45685997404173814922012-05-13T13:49:20.980+01:002012-05-13T13:49:20.980+01:00I think this feature is only available in Premium ...I think this feature is only available in Premium edition. Artyom Zorin told about this in his <a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/04/artyom-zorin-on-zorin-os-gateway-to.html" rel="nofollow">interview</a>.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-35817833286433853322012-05-13T00:51:25.913+01:002012-05-13T00:51:25.913+01:00I guess I wasn't clear enough. Once I have 5.2...I guess I wasn't clear enough. Once I have 5.2 Core installed and use the OS Look Changer I'd like to be able to change to either Windows 2000 or Windows Vista, as well as what is standard in 5.2 Core which is just Gnome, Win XP, and Windows 7.<br /><br />Is there anyway to gain those desktops other than via the Premium downloads?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-54772938116866546632012-05-12T21:14:48.275+01:002012-05-12T21:14:48.275+01:00There are screenshots at the last image of the gal...There are screenshots at the last image of <a href="http://zorin-os.com/gallery.html" rel="nofollow">the gallery</a>. Aren't they enough?DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-73807010566912872892012-05-12T14:32:04.603+01:002012-05-12T14:32:04.603+01:00Just looked Zorin Core 5.2 over and I'm downlo...Just looked Zorin Core 5.2 over and I'm downloading now. I'm another Ubuntu/Mint/Debian distro hopper. I don't like where Ubuntu and/or Mint are headed with their desktops so have been running Mint 11 LXDE on my machines. LXDE is OK, but a little light in some areas. I do really kinda prefer the Gnome desktop, but I'm sure not a Gnome 3 fan. Hope Zorin runs as well on my PCs as you guys have indicated.<br /><br />One question. Is there anyway to get the full array of various desktop looks via the 'Zorin OS Look Changer' without getting one of the 'Premium' versions? I noticed that 5.2 Core only includes Windows 7, Win XP, and Gnome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-27027387750010116492012-04-21T23:21:16.470+01:002012-04-21T23:21:16.470+01:00Wish you all the best in this!
I hope you've r...Wish you all the best in this!<br />I hope you've read an <a href="http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/2012/04/artyom-zorin-on-zorin-os-gateway-to.html" rel="nofollow">interview with Artyom Zorin</a>, the developer of Zorin OS.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-13408736658735182412012-04-21T21:24:58.515+01:002012-04-21T21:24:58.515+01:00I have tried Ubuntu before,found it easy enough,bu...I have tried Ubuntu before,found it easy enough,but now I am downloading Zorin Core and hope it has more features than Ubuntu and hopefully switch to a Linux OS for Good,tired of WindowsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-52221673874011158492012-03-28T23:53:56.148+01:002012-03-28T23:53:56.148+01:00Sure! Looking forward for your opinion!Sure! Looking forward for your opinion!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-77904582909953508852012-03-28T23:45:09.725+01:002012-03-28T23:45:09.725+01:00hmmmm- I am a regular linux user, have tried most ...hmmmm- I am a regular linux user, have tried most of them, (I mean the well known distros) actually using PCLinuxOS and I like it since it gives me freedom to change things the way I like'em.<br />Sure I am going to try this flavor of Linux, the 64 bit version of it. let you know know what happens. Good review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-3714864961532508972012-03-11T23:16:56.098+00:002012-03-11T23:16:56.098+00:00Just another proof to my message above: not for mi...Just another proof to my message above: not for migrants only. 8-)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-44340501781310735332012-03-11T20:34:07.634+00:002012-03-11T20:34:07.634+00:00I have been using Zorin as a second OS since ver 5...I have been using Zorin as a second OS since ver 5 came out and I like it very much. I do have some issues with how it works with my Thinkpad X31, though. It won't wake up from sleep mode and has to be rebooted. I am also struggling to get some Logitech USB speakers to work, as well. But overall I think it is great. jeff s, what does 5.2 Ultimate provide over the Core version?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-88344542094590659812012-03-08T21:26:58.941+00:002012-03-08T21:26:58.941+00:00It means that Zorin is not for migrants only, but ...It means that Zorin is not for migrants only, but also for permanent Linux residents!DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-10682841646634962022012-03-08T16:26:07.298+00:002012-03-08T16:26:07.298+00:00I'm a distro hopper myself and I always comeba...I'm a distro hopper myself and I always comeback to Zorin. Plain and simple Zorin works.<br />Now I keep Zorin as my primary distro and either run my others in VB which is limited or on a new partition. I have 5.2 Ultimate and it is well worth the donation.jeff shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468497943389511850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-86799434559678235002012-02-27T22:33:05.755+00:002012-02-27T22:33:05.755+00:00Happy to help you. I hope you'll like Zorin OS...Happy to help you. I hope you'll like Zorin OS. Maybe later you'll try something else too.DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-47145986096039885512012-02-27T21:10:15.385+00:002012-02-27T21:10:15.385+00:00I'm "shopping" around for a full-tim...I'm "shopping" around for a full-time Linux distro to replace my current Win7. Zorin looks very good and you're helpful review clinched it for me - currently downloading.<br /><br />I like the fact that it's also a live system, so it'll give me a chance to run it through its' paces. Being Ubuntu-based means plenty of apps available - a big plus.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-13717348287591737082012-02-17T15:02:31.907+00:002012-02-17T15:02:31.907+00:00Sure, I tried Chromium. I use is in some of my dis...Sure, I tried Chromium. I use is in some of my distributions (I have 3 Linuxes installed on my laptop). But I still prefer Chrome sometimes. Maybe just a bad habit. 8-)DarkDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128579430145372138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474321140763590831.post-29140807215363436422012-02-17T14:58:11.325+00:002012-02-17T14:58:11.325+00:00i feel that this ZorinOS 5.2 will give ubuntu and ...i feel that this ZorinOS 5.2 will give ubuntu and heavy cost Microsoft Windows fans a big run for their money!!!!!<br /><br />Have you tried the OpenSource version of google chrome called Chrominum browser its very fast and less CPU intake and controls video motion more smoothly<br />and try Open Street maps it's free and run by the community you can download this an ebook map onto your kindle tablets or pc's<br /><br />richie richAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com