Time Saving Linux Desktop Tips?

dan_polt asks: "I currently use a Linux desktop system, at work. One of the great things about the Linux desktop is that there are lots of ways to save a lot of time from useful widgets and configuration to minimize the pain of repetitive tasks. Most of my work involves web/e-Mail/SSH access, and I have a very high spec'd machine with dual-head 1600x1200 screens. What software or configuration tips might Slashdot have for me to: make better use of my time; make the most of my screen real estate; and make my use of the desktop more effective?"

Comments

Don't worry...... be happy.

[wangotango]

Just run Windows and remain as clueless with 90% of the others.

What has always worked for me.

[suso]

3x3 virtual desktops with a web browser in the middle one. Of course, I think what you end up doing should depend on what you are trying to do with your computer. For me, I do a lot of system administration so I tend to use a lot of terminals. I got used to using a 160x60 sized terminal for my suso.org screen session (which runs things like mutt, etc.). I think gkrellm makes good use of space and I like it for controlling the volume. Figure out what programs you use the most and put them in the panel (gnome, kde, xfce or whatever). Don't put everything in the panel or on the desktop, it will just make common icons harder to find. And use tabs for web browsing of course. Its all good.

I think making good use of virtual desktops is a must. And you can't use too many. I think a lot of people get turned off by programs like the Gimp because they don't use virtual desktops properly and think too much about the way things work in Windows and Mac OS X. Its different here.

Re:linux time saving tip!

[digitallysick]

nevermind, i was offtopic, as far as making the best of a linux desktop, you could always install the xp background, and make the hole thing look like XP to confuse co workers, tell them all you got converted to a windows box