Tag: desktop Archive

Arch OpenBox and SLIM on VirtualBox VM Part 1

Published on August 3, 2023 at 4:59 pm by LEW

In this series we will explore emulating a more real life desktop experience though a VirtualBox (VBox) Virtual Machine.

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Conky System Monitor Part 1

Published on December 15, 2022 at 7:50 pm by LEW

Introduction

If you are running a lightweight Graphical User Interface (GUI), or even if you are running a heavy GUI, you may want a light system monitor for your Linux box. There is a program called Conky that might fit your need. However be advised that there is some setup involved. (more…)

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Under Reported Linux Desktop Adoption Issues

Published on December 8, 2022 at 4:28 pm by LEW

Introduction

I experienced an epiphany recently concerning the Linux Desktop Metaphor. The problem with adoption of the Linux desktop may have some issues that considerably different than what most people talk about. (more…)

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KDE Plasma on Arch Linux

Published on June 22, 2022 at 6:51 pm by LEW

Introduction

In this post I am going to be adding the KDE Plasma Desktop to my Arch Linux Windows 10 dual boot install. (more…)

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JWM Part 4 Desktop Background

Published on September 28, 2021 at 7:05 am by LEW

Introduction

In this post we will configure and style the JWM desktop background. This is fairly simple, as there are only a limited number of options available. Remember that JWM is a small window manager, and not a full desktop environment. (more…)

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