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Yahoo messenger follows AOL's path
Sat, 12 August 2000
As with the AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo has put out a linux version of their Messenger software. Isn't it extremly similar it is with the time frame between the releasing of these linux ports? Regardless of that, is it very good to see linux being more and more embraced by well known companies.
HelixCode releases Setup Tools
Wed, 9 August 2000
HelixCode, has released their second new application which is a collection of administration tools, called Helix Setup Tools. They help the users manage everyday tasks.
AOL Instant Messenger beta for Linux!
Wed, 9 August 2000
This is very worthwhile news for anyone who uses AOL's instant messenger on their linux desktop. America Online has just released their own linux beta version of their instant messenger program. This is big news because it may start putting a damper on the IM clones which are very present, and some of which are doing really well.
Qt 2.2 Beta 1
Tue, 8 August 2000
Amongst the recent news of KDE development, Qt 2.2 Beta 1 has been released. Qt is the toolkit of the K Desktop Environment, and will be going through a short series of beta releases before being offically released. You are encouraged, as with any project, to test it extensively, and help the KDE 2.0 effort.
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Desktops
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Blackbox: Not Your Daddy's Window Manager
by Jessica Sheffield
The Blackbox web site lists as features of Blackbox a small code base, minimal resource usage, a fast, simple interface, built-in graphics class, near complete ICCCM compliance, and support for multiple desktop environments.
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The X Window System, better known as X11 is at the heart of linux desktops, it provides the graphics and mouse control, however it does not provide a desktop interface. The look and feel is done by Window Manager, which can be replaced for a number of different looks. A number of the Window Managers also support several looks or themes which can be found on Themes.org. Click on the link for list of some of the Window Managers available.
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A Desktop Environment is a set of integrated desktop applications. A Desktop Environment generally includes a Window Manager and a basic set of productivity applications. Click the link for a list of some of the Desktop Environments available.
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Yes! You can have themes for your Linux desktop. Proceed to our mini themes section and you can see for yourself just how beautiful your Linux desktop can be. Or, You can cut to the chase and visit Themes.org, The Official Themes site of just about every window mananager for X out there.
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What features do you look most for in a Window Manager?
July 24th, 2000
When choosing a Window Manager, there are many different features to each one. Which feature is most important to you when choosing what will be on your desktop?
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