If you're running Bea you already have mintDesktop 1.0 installed. This software is now available in version 1.1, as a deb file from the repository, and it does way more things than before
By the way, if you're still running Barbara or even Edgy, now is the time for you to enjoy mintDesktop
What it does:
- When you login, if it hasn't done so before it'll create a set of folders in your home directory and place nice emblems on them. It'll also place links to some tutorials in your Documents folder to make sure you feel comfortable in your mint desktop
- It has a frontend accessible from System->Preferences->mintDesktop from where you can set the following options:
. show computer/home/documents/trash/volumes/network icons on the desktop
. choose between browser/spatial mode for nautilus
Why it's cool:
- It's a central piece of software and it's directly related to you, your desktop and the way you find information and organize your data. It will evolve everytime we get new ideas about how to make your desktop an even better place.
How to install it:
To install mintDesktop you need to add this line to /etc/apt/sources.list:
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deb http://lt.k1011.nutime.de/repository edgy main
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install mintdesktop
Bea users:
- you need to check the file /etc/gdm/PostLogin/Default
you'll see two lines for mintDesktop. Remove one of them.
- have fun with System->Preferences->mintDesktop
Barbara and non-mint users:
- Restart X (no need for bea users)
- Check the inside of your home folder
- have fun with System->Preferences->mintDesktop
And of course:
- This stuff is going to be included in Bianca, so if you did test it... whether you liked it, or not.. please give us your feedback!
Clem
EDIT: version 1.2 was released. Added automatic mounting of your Windows network in your home folder.. enjoy