[NTLUG:Discuss] Fwd: Linux For Fun

[Chuck Graf]

Hit the wrong button on this and only replied to one person...........


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From: Chuck Graf <cfgraf at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 29, 2015 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Linux For Fun
To: promotions1 at softttech.com


Ok: how about features of Linux that you really enjoy?  My favourites are:

-  Highlight-and-center-click to copy.  No right click and selecting copy
and paste from drop-down menus.
-  The always-on-top option.  Great when copy-and-pasting from one document
to another.
-  Free software when I need it.
-  Some programs that need MSWindows will run in WINE.
-  Stability.
-  Fast boot.
-  No separate drive numbers.  Everything is a file.
-  Command line option.
-  Bash scripting.
-  Multiple desktops
-  Large selection of desktop environments (KDE, Unity, XFCE, etc.)
- Free, fast, stable updates and upgrades.


What do you enjoy?





On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 7:26 AM, Chuck - SoftTtech Promotions <
promotions1 at softttech.com> wrote:

>  That would be great.
> As far as favorites, don't really have any.
> For me, this is a hobby, not a vocation. At the
> house I run two servers (converted PCs) with
> Ubuntu Server on them. Until I blow it up, I run
> in a VBOX VM on an old i7 laptop one of the better
> documented distros like Ubuntu, Mint...etc. I
> use all this for entertainment. One server has
> the house movies and the other has the music.
> Soon to add a TV tuner for recording programs.
> No office or work related functions. I guess
> I could use GIMP at work for setting up customer
> logos and some print layout...
> Thanks,
> Chuck
>
>
> On 5/28/2015 4:48 PM, Chuck Graf wrote:
>
>  Planning on Thursday, June 25 at 7PM in the Interactive Classroom (lots
> of tables).  I need to get approval from the PR committee first, too.
>
>  What are your favourite programs in Linux?
>
> On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 4:32 PM, Chuck - SoftTtech Promotions <
> promotions1 at softttech.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Chuck,
>> The other Chuck here. I seem to be confused on the SSH-ing
>> with the program PuTTY. Or the use of them together.
>> When they come up in conversations, it's glosses over pretty quickly.
>> Setting this up would be interesting, for me anyway.
>> Along with VNC as you mentioned, VPN would be interesting.
>> Setting up TOMATO on a hacked Router, or firewalls as in
>> pfSence.
>> Just some thoughts leaning on the side of paranoia.
>> Thanks,
>> Chuck
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/28/2015 10:44 AM, Chuck Graf wrote:
>>
>>> At the Makerspace we have about 15 laptops available with Ubuntu/Xubuntu
>>> installled in a dual boot with MSW 8.1.  I am thinking about having a
>>> class
>>> on Fun With Linux.
>>>
>>> Instead of the usual download-and-install thing, we could start with
>>> units
>>> that are installed and operable, the way most people first encounter a
>>> new
>>> OS.  Then we can go through all the wonderful things that you can do with
>>> Linux. We have the opportunity to introduce Linux to a wider range of
>>> people here,
>>>
>>> What fun things could we include?  I was thinking of doing some software
>>> installs using the Package Manager or Synaptic (Gimp, Audacity, etc.),
>>> maybe set up a web server thing and FTP, maybe VNC , etc.
>>>
>>> What else could we do for fun?
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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*Chuck Graf*
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-- 
*Chuck Graf*
12815 Epps Field
Farmers Branch, Texas
469-268-9745
cfgraf at gmail.com