random hints for linux, bash, vim, firefox, ubuntu, gnome, nautilus, vlc...
a sundry collection of tips that relate to linux (gnu/linux) unix ubuntu mint linux firefox gnome-do vi vim emacs vlc bash ... ; an avid linux learner leaving a crumb trail of linux tidbits so when i bork my system (as i always eventually do) the next setup process might be less painful ; definite leanings towards the user friendly ubuntu and it's derivatives but eager to expand into other linux distributions and delve into the origins of gnu/linux as time and resources allow ; comments and suggestions are appreciated
GNOME Do: Can't open Home folder workaround - use [username] instead of Home #linux #lxtips
If Gnome Do fails to open your Home folder when you use "Hom.." use your user name instead as a workaround.
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to adjust notification color in 8.10 use an appropriate window text and input bg color
via ubuntuforums.org
If you can't make out your notifications clearly go to Appearance > Customize > Colors and adjust the Window Text colors and Input boxes colors.
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get a great icon set Buuf-gnome-1.7-r2
extract to ~/.icons and apply in Preferences > Appearances > Customize > Icons >Buuf..
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create text replacement shortcuts #linux #lxtips #snippits
churs peabody from the forums. a great tip
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sudo apt-get install keepassx for a crossplatform password manager with encryption #linux #lxtips
Check out this website I found at keepassx.org
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