Making the 'Best' Desktop Linux System

NorhLoudspeaker writes "Michael C. Barnes gives DesktopLinux.com readers an in-depth analysis of the technologies that make open source a great alternative to proprietary operating systems. Examining the various components that constitute a complete system, Barnes provides practical advice and instruction on how to improve your desktop experience and productivity with freely available software. He reviews desktop environments, communications using voice-over-IP, common applications, and more."

Comments

Re:May be its not the software that's broken

[Chundra]

Yeah, so when you rest your hands, arms, or elbows on the desk you'd inadvertently click stuff. Sounds great.

The best Linux desktop is

[mboverload]

xterm

Re:May be its not the software that's broken

[Ninwa]

IMHO the way we stare into a little window and operate things with a mouse and a keyboard is very very limited, and so no matter how hard you try, any desktop will basically suck.... I want the actual surface of my desk to be the desktop, one very lage touch sensitive screen.

This would turn counter-strike into a very interesting game... There's a terrorist! Poke him!

Re:The problem with Linux, the Benefits of Windows

[Curunir_wolf]

We know that's you, Ballmer. Stop posting anonymously.

Re:The best will be a mix-and-match

[kyknos.org]

please no more good games for linux! there are already too many of too good, too addictive, too time consuming, unproductive games on linux. well, it is just my opinion