Fun with GNU/Linux!

Posted by dba477 on May 6, 2007 1:35 PM EDT
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A brief introduction into Ubuntu 7.04 installation procedure and Compiz & Beryl implementation on OpenSUSE 10.2.

Ubuntu is a widely popular GNU/Linux distribution for 'human beings'. It is based on Debian and thus is free and easy to use. The latest version of Ubuntu, i.e. Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) has been released on 19th April, 2007. It is easy to install and use. New GNU/Linux users would really find Ubuntu easy to use and learn.

openSUSE 10.2 is the latest GNU/Linux distribution from Novell. It provides a cool 3D graphical desktop using 3D window managers like Compiz/Xgl and Beryl. The underlying technology behind the 3D Desktop is OpenGL. It supports a plethora of 3D options like a 3D spinning cube, rainbow effects, wobbling windows, transparency, scaling, zooming, rain, snow effects etc. The 3D desktop adds to the eye candy and also provides the user with an enriching experience.

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