deskTOPia: tablaunch Quick launcher for the desktop
Aug 31, 2005Desktop icons are not the only way to launch programs; in fact, a kicker that is not hidden by a muddle of windows is often preferable. Tablaunch is a flexible and attractive program launcher for the Linux desktop.
more »KTools: KMobileTools Accessing your mobile phone with KDE
Aug 31, 2005Composing text messages on a mobile phone isn’t easy. A handy application called KmobileTools helps you manage your SMS messages and calls.
more »DeskTOPia: JWM JWM Window Manager
Jul 31, 2005JWM is a window manager for Linux users who demand an efficient GUI and are not afraid to fire up an editor to get it. If this sounds like the kind of tool you are looking for, read on to discover more about JWM.
more »KTools: KPager2 An alternative pager for the kicker
Jul 31, 2005If you want a better view of your virtual desktops, try Kpager2, an alternative pager for KDE.
more »Xfce 4.2 Installing and exploring Xfce 4.2
Jul 31, 2005If you’re ready for life without KDE or Gnome, maybe it is time to try Xfce, a lean, fast, and eye-catching desktop with a large collections of tools.
more »KTools: Konqueror 3.4 Working with Konqueror 3.4
Jun 30, 2005Following in the tracks of previous invaders such as Navigator and the Internet Explorer, Konqueror is on a mission conquer the Internet. The KDE 3.4 version of Konqueror is a truly versatile tool that feels at home on the web.
more »DeskTOPia: xdesktopwaves Making waves with xdesktopwaves
Jun 30, 2005If even the most imaginative desktop background is starting to bore you, it’s time for a change. xdesktop waves allows you to change your desktop into a water scape. You can add rain and storms or just drag your mouse to liven things up.
more »DeskTOPia: Apwal Applications on demand with Apwal program launcher
May 31, 2005Launching a program by clicking
with your mouse can have a few
disadvantages. Users lose their
way in nested menu structures,
and desktop icons can become
hidden behind windows. The
Apwal program launcher makes it
easy to launch with a click.
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