When you install a new application on a Linux distribution, that enjoys the Enlightenment E17 desktop, sometimes those applications will automatically add a menu entry and sometimes they won’t. When an application is installed, you might find yourself looking through the entire menu hierarchy to find it’s launcher. If there isn’t one there, what do [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Working with Ecomorph in Bodhi Linux
I have been giving Bodhi Linux a lot of love lately. You can see my articles here (“Adding Visual Effects on Bodhi Linux” and “Bodhi Linux: Enlightened Ubuntu“). One of the main reasons I like Bodhi so much is the Enlightenment desktop. Not only is it a lightweight desktop, it’s also one of the most [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Some E17 tips and tricks
I’ve been really impressed with the work being done on Bodhi Linux, so I’ve been giving both it and E17 a bit more love lately. To that end, I thought I would highlight a few cool tips and tricks. Some of these will make you slap your forehead they are so simple (and handy). Some [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Adding visual effects on Bodhi Linux
Today I finally dropped standard Ubuntu as my operating system of choice on my laptop and opted for Bodhi Linux. I say “standard” Ubuntu, because Bodhi Linux is built on top of Ubuntu 10.04, so it is effectively Ubuntu, but without the weight of either GNOME or KDE on top. Instead of GNOME or KDE, [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Bodhi Linux: Enlightened Ubuntu
If you’ve followed me long enough, you know I have a soft spot for the Enlightenment desktop. I have gone to all lengths to make sure my distribution of choice has either E16 or E17 installed for those days when I just need a little enlightenment. Those days are many. Fortunately there are plenty of [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Absolutely beautiful desktop with PClinuxOS E17 edition
I have been a fan of Enlightenment for a long, long time. It’s one of the most elegant desktops available today. But not only is it elegant looking, it’s a joy to use, more flexible than most desktops, and lighter weight than the “big 2″ Linux desktops. The only problem with E17 is the installation. [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Installing Enlightenment E17 using Subversion
If you’ve spent enough time around Linux you might have come across an installation process that requires the use of SVN. SVN is subversion which is a version control system based on CVS. What this means is that this tool manages files and directories and keeps track of the changes made to them. A lot [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Manage your E17 menus
Enlightenment E17 is one of those window managers that once you use you won’t want to leave behind. Not only does it offer plenty of eye candy, it does so without sacrificing speed and usability (for a more in-depth introduction, take a look at my article “Get to know Linux: Enlightenment“). Now, to be really [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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How to theme Enlightenment E17
If you’ve read enough of my articles here on Ghacks, then you know my favorite window manager is Enlightenment E17. If you haven’t read much about it, you can catch up with my article “Get to know Linux: Enlightenment“. Like any good window manager, Enlightenment is themeable. But Enlightenment E17 takes themeing a step further [...]