Category: living with linux

My Manjaro Linux desktop

Here is a wallpaper that I threw together using gimp.

It’s hard to believe but a year has gone by and I continue to use Manjaro Linux. I’ve tried a variety of Linux programs, and sometimes I’m tempted by other distributions, but I am still floored by the simplicity of Manjaro’s XFCE. My biggest Manjaro limitations are not with Manjaro but the old computer itself. […]

It has been almost 5 months ago that I have installed Manjaro Linux on this old computer and I’ve loved every minute of it.  While I still use Peppermint OS (almost eight months) on my oldest computer, Manjaro has become my daily driver. That isn’t to say that I don’t use Windows 10. For the […]

All in all, I am enjoying my time with Linux and more specifically Peppermint OS. I have even put Peppermint on my bigger computer in place of Linux Mint.  Having said that, I may try another OS on the bigger rig that I call Frankenstein. Everything has not been peaches and light, I have experienced […]

Very much like the old Age of Empire games … It’s a free game and certainly worth a look.

That’s right, I am still enjoying my Lint Mint Cinnamon experience. I thought that I would give you a look at my desktop and tell you how to add a little Ice to your Linux Mint. Recently, I’ve added “Steam” without any problems and I’ve tweaked the clock with the full date and time. I’ll […]

I call this computer Frankenstein, because it had been cobbled together from parts from other computers. I’ve decided to ditch the Windows OS and install Linux Mint (http://linuxmint.com/). I plan to try this system out for a while and I may use this OS long term. I had a little hiccup just as the install […]

Yes, it is that time of the year when I enjoy the chill in the air (and living in Florida that’s saying something), creepy TV, spooky books, and all things Halloween. When I am not munching on candy that is supposed to be reserved for the Trick-or-Treat folks, I am toying around with decorations and […]

It’s a rainy gloomy Tuesday, although the weather man predicts that the skies will clear. I am tinkering around with my Peppermint 6 Linux system and I have to say that I am enjoying the experience. That isn’t to say that everything has been perfect, but I am well pleased with this OS. I have […]

Okay, this is my test of the Simple Screen Recorder on my Peppermint 6 Linux box. So far, so good. I am loving Peppermint 6.

Yesterday was my first day using Linux Peppermint 6 (http://peppermintos.com/). It installed perfectly and I am very pleased with the results. Of course, I had to immediately give it a try so I made a screen grab with the software that is bundled with the Peppermint 6. This OS also comes with Chromium and, as […]

I’ve been “living with Lubuntu Linux” for quite some time now and, for the most part, I’ve loved it. That being said, I’ve really wanted a try out a little Peppermint 6 (http://peppermintos.com/). The only thing that has been holding me back is that I’ve enjoyed my Lubuntu experience. Well, today I’ve made the decision […]