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Time Saving Linux Desktop Tips?

Posted by Cliff on from the a-more-comfortable-GUI-experience dept.

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?"

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  1. Obvious troll by zegebbers · · Score: -1, Troll

    install windows!

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    Unpretentious Sydney reviews by unqualified Sydney reviewers
  2. Big one by NineNine · · Score: 0, Troll

    Insert Windows CD. Reboot.

  3. Switch to MacOS X by AsmCoder8088 · · Score: -1, Troll
    I personally prefer OS X for such things... The widgets are nice too. As far as Linux is concerned, you can always create cron files to do your work for you. You should know how to do this since you are a Linux pro anyway.

    www.basicreations.com Signed: AsmCoder8088

  4. good news... by b17bmbr · · Score: 0, Troll

    I have a very high spec'd machine

    you'll be able to run OpenOffice.org and get work done before you have to clock out.

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    My problem? I was perfectly gruntled, until some numbnuts came by and dissed me.
  5. Re:My advice... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    i am going to beat the fucking shit out of you

  6. Here's a tip. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Take that system, liberally coat with lubricant and stick it up your fucking ass!

  7. Use Windows by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    It just works.

  8. What a by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    wiener

  9. Hello? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Hi, I am a complete newbie and I am using Linux because my friends said it was cool. I only use it for very basic functions, but I am a complete moron and am too goddamned lazy to search google for ways in which I can make my 31337 L1NuX D35Kt0P that I am so proud of work the way I want it to. How can I automate all of my email/web tasks and my ssh tasks so that I can finish my 31337 work faster and reboot to Windows and play my games.

    Jesus Christ, /. gets lamer by the day. Here are my tips:

    1. FORMAT DRIVE
    2. INSTALL WINDOWS
    3. WORK

    BEcause obviously you are too damned lazy to do any research yourself to help with productivity tasks, so you might as well use a Windows box and shareware to make yourself more productive...

  10. Re:FIRST POST by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Go to www.microsoft.com and buy their very efficient, zero-administration OS.

    Linux sucks.

    FOSS-monkeys are teh gay.