Tips for using Linux Part 1of 2

Some tips and tricks to get you started using Mandriva Linux 2010 KDE version.

In this video I go over disabling system sounds and setting up multiple desktops with desktop effects.

If you don't have Mandriva installed check out my dual boot videos so you can get it up and running in no time.

Watch part 2 for even more fun tips.

Also stay tuned for videos on how to install software in Linux and install other Desktop enviroments, like Gnome(Ubuntu's default desktop).

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Tips
• Tricks
• Using
• Linux
• Desktop
• Effects
• Sounds
• Mandriva
• 2010
• KDE
• Cube

[VdueperdueV]

Nice tips man, thanks :-D But I'm using Gnome :-D

[CoverlessTech]

You can always install KDE and switch between them. Some of these tips go for both kde and gnome.

[frvfilms]

how come u dont use a screen capture app?

[CoverlessTech]

I'm running a 24" monitor at 1920x1200. Even with a good graphics card capturing that resolution just results in horrible video.

I've tried many linux and windows capture apps and none gave satisfactory results. FRAPS in Windows has probably been the best but that only works in 3d applications and well... windows.

[frvfilms]

have u tried gtkrecordmydesktop ??

thats what everyone uses..

[CoverlessTech]

Yeah, it only works ok when I select a very small section of the screen to record. And since I had to show over things like the Desktop Grid there was no way to do it.

I would like to use a screen capture app but alas, I've yet to find something that works in capturing the full screen.

[CortanaFTW]

I just watched this because I've never seen/used a linux in my life.

[rapsis2x2]

@CortanaFTW Same here, LOL

[Mike2008and2008]

saw weeeeeeet!

[sscheevel15]

You are awesome. I love you.

[applepot999]

hello is it possible to get a free 64 bit version of mandriva???

[mylk2U]

Hey thanks for the tips. Everything is great except I can't change my resolution from 800 x 600 and I think as a result I can't use any of the desktop effects. Do you have any suggestions?

[Tununias]

What are the main differences of Gnome and KDE?

[dvdragond2]

hey man could you make a version with gnome?

[UnforgivableMen]

Thanks a lot man, I've been looking for the ,,windows picker effect" for a while and I didn't know how to turn it on. It's very handy and now I finally got it :)

[Azmudon]

Wow, how in the heck do you up files you want to download on mandriva?