Comments on: Minimalist Linux to Confuse the Masses

By: Jack Vermicelli

Jack Vermicelli — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:49:54 +0000

The package name is xfce4-terminal.

By: BRMJ

BRMJ — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:08:32 +0000

An ed implementation with a web browser and a mail client? I think the universe must be broken. Next you’ll tell me it comes with a LISP implementation and a therapist now, too.

By: cuiq

cuiq — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:13:49 +0000

what about those countries where low end hardware is all that is available. Hence the OLPC project and the netbook industry in general.
An up to date OS that is capable of making these low end hardware useful is most certainly appreciated by many who can’t afford a more high end computer.

By: beawesome!

beawesome! — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:55:30 +0000

this is awesome! except I have bad memory, so I’d just put a quick reference in the background

also good way to practice using the bash

By: rpgfan3233

rpgfan3233 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:17:20 +0000

You don’t need Gnome or KDE for Compiz-Fusion. You can use Xfce to do it! As a matter of fact, that’s what I’m running right now. It’s lightweight and somewhat minimal while still being efficient and Compiz-Fusion works well with it! KDE4 slows things down too much on my system, and I dislike the menu-based interface that Gnome uses (it isn’t confusing, just an eyesore), not to mention the fact that Gnome also slows things down too much. However, Xfce works beautifully with Compiz-Fusion. I just start fusion-icon manually after logging in (eye candy is good, but I don’t want it on 100% of the time), and it is already configured to start with Compiz as the window manager.

rpgfan3233
- running Fedora 9 (Sulphur) x86-64

By: sikanrong

sikanrong — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:41:20 +0000

“The Gibson” — fucking great reference :)

By: Nick J

Nick J — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:31:26 +0000

I actually like Fluxbox more than one of the heavy Desktop Environments. I have nearly everything useful mapped to the keys, which makes things both easier and more confusing for people who try and use my computer without my knowing. Plus, it lets me use way more of my screen space and have way more processor time to spare.

If you really want to look crazy, use a tiling WM like DWM. Or just use the ttys all the time. They are actually quite good for some programs and if X crashes.

By: Justin HJ

Justin HJ — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0000

Awesome post. I’ve been meaning to get rid of compiz fusion from my machine for a while, and get something lightweight for my oldish PC. It’s running blisteringly fast now I’ve got Fluxbox running.

You should check out emacs. You can do most of the stuff on your list inside it. Running as ‘emacs -nw’ will make it a bare text app too, so you can look as cool as you want in your transparent themed terminal. But I run it with as a full X app, with xft fonts which are easier on the eyes.

By: Penguin Pete

Penguin Pete — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:09:38 +0000

What did you do? Read through my whole site and include every tool I normally use and write about?

Geez. So I’m a green PC users who recycles other people’s discarded desktop machines and hence has to use minimalist programs to conserve computing power. Excuse me all to Dallas.

By: wmii_fanboy

wmii_fanboy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:19:49 +0000

Now I’m using awesome! Thanks Anon!

By: Chip

Chip — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:02:18 +0000

ED IS THE STANDARD TEXT EDITOR!

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:59:07 +0000

Sarcasm, sir, is the lowest form of wit. Although in this case, you’re spot on ;)

Fluxbox has done Linux no favors. There’s a reason why no one uses computers from the 80s anymore, and primitive window managers in the style of Fluxbox are one of them.

If you really want to impress people with Linux, stick with Gnome/KDE and plugin Compiz Fusion. You can still use those “cute” console apps, and so much more.