Set environment variable for all of tmux shells when gnome-sessions gets...
To solve this problem, I need to set the environment variable DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS for all shells inside tmux every time I restart gnome without restarting tmux (this is often). How can I best...
View ArticleFedora 18 yum problem
When i install gnome-tweak-tool with "yum install gnome-tweak-tool" ,a error: Loaded plugins: langpacks, presto, refresh-packagekit Error: Error importing repomd.xml from fedora/18/x86_64: Damaged...
View ArticleSneak Preview I: openSUSE 12.3 for Desktop Users
In less than two weeks, openSUSE 12.3 will be on your doorstep. Or rather, on the mirrors, ready for use. If you are curious to know what is coming, this first sneak preview is for you! We’ll talk...
View Article[ubuntu] How to change autoplay settings for a Kindle?
I hope that this is in the right section; if not, I apologize.My Ubuntu/Gnome *constantly* tries to open my Kindle in Rhythmbox- even sticking an invasive "OPEN THIS WITH RHYTHMBOX PLZ? :D" bar above...
View ArticleAnti-aliasing not working in Chrome
Hi,I've got an issue with Chrome : anti-aliasing doesn't work. The fonts look thin and irregular. Everywhere else (firefox, opera, gnome) the anti-aliasing works... [by username]
View ArticleBrasero Burning Tool Joins the Gnome 3.8 Beta 2 Bandwagon
Brasero, an application used to burn CDs and DVDs for the Gnome Desktop, designed to be as simple as possible, is now at version 3.8 Beta 2.The Brasero has been all that active, but the developers have...
View ArticleProblems with gnome 3
Hi,I deleted the log file and rebooted. On the surface it looked the same, in the log file there were two additional error messages :[ 10.677] (EE) [drm] drmOpen failed. [ 10.677] (EE) VBoxVideo(0):...
View Articlexrandr command no longer works, X is breaking
Hello all. I've been using fedora 18 with XFCE on my htpc which is connected to a projector via a DVI to HDMI cable (the video card doesn't have HDMI out and the projector doesn't take DVI).It doesn't...
View Article[SOLVED] Where did the arrows on the scrollbars go?
I had been modifying the global /usr setting.This is the best solution I have found - in the users home directory!Does anyone know how to "refresh" gnome without logging out? *Thanks!...
View ArticleRandom Misadventures and Other Interesting Failures
By "bare", I mean it just looks like all of my stuff on a Debian/GNOME install. None of my /home or files are missing.
View ArticleGNOME Documents 3.8 Beta 2 Is Dubbed Trans-Siberia Express
Dubbed Trans-Siberia Express, the second and last Beta release of the upcoming GNOME Documents 3.8 package, the main document viewer of the GNOME desktop environment, has been released a few days ago,...
View ArticleAccerciser 3.8 Beta 2 Fixes Python 3 Issues
The second and last Beta version of the upcoming Accerciser 3.8 package, an interactive Python accessibility explorer for the GNOME desktop environment, has been released for testing two days ago, on...
View ArticleDuplicating Opera icon in Gnome Shell Dash
When I launch Opera manually I have a single icon in the Dash (red icon on top).read more
View Articlehow to make emacs open all buffers in one window (debian/linux/gnome)
In osx I make all new emacs buffers open in the same window/frame by putting this in .emacs.(setq ns-pop-up-frames nil)Alias to make emacs open a file in a new buffer (NOT frame) and be activated/come...
View ArticleGnome Office 0.10.1 Receives Multiple Improvements
Gnome Office, a collection of applications which include Abiword, Gnumeric, GNOME-DB, Dia, Inkscape, Gimp, and Planner, is now at version 0.10.1.read more
View Articleopenbox DE help
from what google translate could painfully attempt to translate, this is done with openbox and i'm not sure what else.http://www.bildites.lv/images/itvm9zbit9fkg8xb1nk.pngi like the look of that and...
View ArticleSuspend problem
I have Statler installed.I suspend my laptop and when I try to resume and turn up my computer the screen flickers twice and I'm asked to login (not in a login manager, just plain login) so I have to...
View ArticleC and V keys not working..Help!
I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I was tinkering around learning the commands and stuff in terminal. I was a bit irritated that I couldn't copy and paste using only the keyboard. So I googled on how to add...
View ArticleLXDE use WinKey to open AND close main menu (LXPANEL)
I was able to set Winkey to open the menu. But I expect that pressing it again would close the menu which is not happening.This issue is almost the same as this: GNOME: Use WinKey (Super_L) as a main...
View Article[xubuntu] A solution to poor font rendering in Xubuntu 12.04.
I am unable to find the old Tips & Tricks section of the forum, so decided to put this thread here.read more
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