Hello people today is an exciting day for me because I finally have Kiba Dock install in my Ubuntu 8.04. I been trying to install Kiba Dock since I install my first Ubuntu system (which was Ubuntu Edgy Eft) becasue I couldn’t never get it to work I decided to install AWN. Well finally today it was the big break through and I will show you how to do it.

If you are asking your self What is Kiba Dock, Kiba Dock is a dock, in other words a way to access programs and windows in an interactive manner. One of the most common example today Mac OS X dock. Kiba Dock is specifically designed for Linux operating systems KDE and Ubuntu are the ones where people uses it the most, However, unlike the other systems available, it uses the Akamaru physics engine to render complex interactions.

Lets Get Started. In order to use Kiba Dock you have to have Compiz Fusion, Beryl or Compiz installed and running. Note: this is only for 32-Bit systems.

1. - First you have to install the dependencies. Open a terminal and leave it open trhough out the whole process.

sudo aptitude remove automake1.4

After that type this whole code like it is

sudo apt-get install fakeroot automake1.9 build-essential libpango1.0-dev libgtk2.0-dev libgconf2-dev libglitz-glx1-dev librsvg2-dev libglade2-dev libxcomposite-dev subversion libtool libgtop2-dev python-gtk2-dev libgnome-menu-dev libgnomeui-dev libgnomevfs2-dev intltool libxml2-dev libglitz1-dev libcairo2 libdbus-1-dev libgtop2-7 libgnomevfs2-0 libgnomeui-0 librsvg2-2 python-feedparser libasound2-dev libsdl1.2-dev libdbus-glib-1-dev libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-dev libgstreamer0.10-dev libgstreamer0.10-0 pidgin-dev libpurple-dev

2. - Now we have to make the directory for Kiba Dock. Type each line one by one

mkdir kiba-dock

cd kiba-dock

Code:

svn co https://kibadock.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/kibadock/trunk/akamaru/ akamaru

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svn co https://kibadock.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/kibadock/trunk/kiba-dock/ kiba-dock

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svn co https://kibadock.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/kibadock/trunk/kiba-plugins/ kiba-plugins

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svn co https://kibadock.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/kibadock/trunk/kiba-dbus-plugins/ kiba-dbus-plugins

3. - Type each line one at the time.

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cd akamaru/

./autogen.sh –prefix=/usr –exec-prefix=/usr

sudo make install

cd ..

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cd kiba-dock/

./autogen.sh

sudo make install

cd ..

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cd kiba-plugins/

./autogen.sh

sudo make install

cd ..

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cd kiba-dbus-plugins/

./autogen.sh

sudo make install

cd ..

4. - Now all that is left to do is type this and that should be it.

kiba-dock

After you type this on the terminal it should just said Kiba Dock or some thing like that, I forgot to take a screen shot of it. To Find Kiba Dock Go to Applications>Accessories>Kiba-Dock. If you want Kiba Dock to start up with the computer just Go to System>Preferences>Sessions and under start-up tab Name:Kiba-Dock, Command:kiba-dock.

Note: I am not trying to take the credit for this work I just followed the tutorial in this page Source

And Soon I will show you how to install Cairo Dock!

Well I could not post it last night but Im exited for him. He is finally here the baby that everyone was waiting for well I know I was, hahaha. My man Matthew McConaughey is proud dad. Just read about it. Congratulations my man.

Matthew McConaughey’s going to be a little busy to do much surfing and partying for a while. The actor and his girlfriend, Camila Alves, welcomed a son on Monday night. The baby has yet to be named, Matthew wants to name him after his favorite beer, but Camila is less than impressed with the idea. The baby weights in at 7 lbs., 4 oz. McConaughey described he and Alves as being “tired and elated” but looking forward to the adventure of parenting.

Hahahaha when I first saw this video I laugh my butt off and because I do not have anything else to post here is, enjoy it.

I called him Baby Lee!

Few days ago, i was checking my hotmail account and since i have a MSN as my home page for Explorer, i saw this pretty cool looking tool bar, isn’t that special, but it will give your E7 a new look !

so here are basic requirements and I think it was design for Windows Vista, it also runs on XP

• 512 MB of RAM or more
• A 500 MHz processor or faster
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit Version only) or Windows Vista
• Microsoft Silverlight
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later (32-bit Version only)
• 30 MB of free hard disk space

Features

See headlines and features from eight popular MSN channels. Simply click on channel buttons to preview, then choose any link to explore. Stay connected to your friends via easy access to Windows Live Hotmail, Messenger and Spaces.

Use the handy search box to find whatever you’re after. Get Live Search results even when you use another search engine, plus make specific MSN channel searches.

So all u have to do is to the link and run the wizard set up and you will be done!. Download here

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We are delighted to be able to welcome Ubuntu Mobile Internet Device (MID) Edition 8.04 to the world as a full developers’ release. It is based on the Ubuntu Desktop Edition, and it is now available for download. The Ubuntu MID Edition 8.04 has been built by the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community that is sponsored by Canonical and in co-operation with Intel Moblin.org community to take advantage of the Intel(R) Atom Processor, the chipset that is underpinning the Mobile Internet Device (MID) category. Ubuntu MID Edition will always be an Open Source distribution and is freely available.

What’s in Ubuntu MID?

In some cases we took some applications and modified them to fit better on MID screens and to be finger friendly for touch screens. In others we have included Moblin technologies. A notable feature of Ubuntu MID is a specifically-designed MID browser based on Gecko, that has zoom capabilities that optimize the browsing experience for users, critical for a device primarily designed for Web access. It also contains applications for email, calendaring, document reading,contacts and a media player as part of the default install. All the applications are freely redistributable.

What and where are the MID images?

There are two installable images, and one runnable KVM image.

Probably the easiest way experience Ubuntu MID Edition is through the KVM image. This a great way to become familiar with the product in readiness for the hardware to be released in the near future by a range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in most markets.

One for the McCaslin platform targeting a Samsung Q1U. The Q1 was used as a development platform while we were waiting for Menlow hardware to become more widely available.

One is for the Menlow platform (Intel(R) Atom Processor) built for the Intel Crown Beach development station. It should be noted that this is not for direct install on any OEM device. While it can be adapted for Menlow platforms, this requires substantial modifications and is not recommended for end users. If you flash this to an OEM device it’s likely it would not boot.

Who will use it?

We believe that Ubuntu MID will be used by a range of people and companies. The most typical case will be purchasers of a MID device who use it as the installed OS with the shipped applications. Users might install additional applications which will be created within the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community and in Moblin.org

Developers may want to hack their favorite application from Ubuntu Desktop Edition onto Ubuntu MID to match screen size and touchscreen requirements so that they and other owners can use it. Developers are encouraged to share and have their work reviewed within the UM&E and Moblin.org communities.

Finally, OEM’s and ODM’s will base their devices upon Ubuntu MID using it as the operating system that gets them to market fastest. These manufacturers will typically make changes such as adding drivers and applications or modifying the UI to suit their anticipated user needs. These are and will be done in co-operation with Canonical’s custom engineering teams based in Taiwan and Lexington, MA.

Ubuntu MID will start to follow the normal Ubuntu 6 monthly release cycle with the next version at 8.10. The Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community is small right now but growing and includes individuals and some organizations, and always welcomes new participants and partners. This release marks the start of a way for new users to experience Ubuntu and Open Source software and as the hardware becomes commonplace it will become a very exciting place to get users experiencing applications from our communities.
For more information and to learn how to get involved as a developer go to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MobileAndEmbedded/.

Enjoy the Ubuntu MID!

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Introducing Ubuntu MID Edition - full Internet, no compromise

Ubuntu MID Edition targets an exciting new class of computers called Mobile Internet Devices. Ubuntu MID, based on the world’s most popular Linux distribution, and MID hardware from OEMs and ODMs, is redefining what can be done in mobile computing.

Ubuntu MID Edition, a fully open source project, gives the full Internet, with no compromise. Custom options may include licensed codecs and popular third-party applications.

• Full Web 2.0/AJAX fidelity, with custom options of Adobe Flash®, Java, and more
• Outstanding media playback so you can enjoy videos, music and photos with superior quality and easy navigation
• A suite of applications that work seamlessly to meet every need of a digital parent, student or anyone who is on-the-go
• Facebook®, MySpace®, YouTube®, Dailymotion®, 3D games, GPS, maps, in short, the full Web 2.0 experience delivered into your hands as a compact and powerful device that’s easy and fun to use

The product of Canonical collaboration with Intel® and the open source community, Ubuntu MID Edition is the software that makes it all possible.

Just the right stuff

Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded just works, and it works just right.

Just the right applications provide an uncompromised Web 2.0 experience: Web browsing, email, media, camera, VoIP, instant messaging, GPS, blogging, digital TV, games, contacts, dates/calendar, simple software updates… and lots more.

All unnecessary complexity in the user experience is eliminated.

Finger friendly, touch driven

Ubuntu MID is finger friendly, with no stylus needed. You drive Ubuntu MID with touch. Simply tap the screen or drag a finger to make gestures for intuitive navigation and control.

• Tap an application with your finger to launch it, and tap menus and buttons to use them.
• Swipe a web page to pan up, down or sideways.
• Swipe a video, photo, song or thumbnail page to move to the next or the previous one.

Leveraging the MID

MIDs typically have the following features and attributes:

• Small size/form factor
• 4 to 7 inch touch screen
• Physical and/or virtual keyboard
• Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, WiMAX
• 2GB to 8GB Flash or disk storage, 256MB+ memory/512MB+ recommended
• OpenGL 3D
• USB, camera, head phone jack, speakers, microphone

Customizable

Clutter User Interface

Flash User Interface

Ubuntu MID Edition is highly flexible and customizable. It is an ideal platform for the kind of product differentiation that reaches target users and penetrates key markets.

• User interface in HTML, Flash, Clutter, Python with GTK, C/C++ with GTK and Java
• Different application sets for different products or configurations
• Integration with popular Web 2.0 sites
• Internationalization and translation support to meet market requirements
• Custom sets of licensed media codecs and third-party proprietary software for commercial partners
• Custom engineering

OEMs, ODMs, operators and developers can customize Ubuntu MID to their desired look and feel and offer just the right capabilities to meet their specific requirements. Canonical can assist through its Custom Engineering program.
For information about Canonical custom engineering services, email mobile@canonical.com.

Community

The Ubuntu MID Edition is produced by the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded community that includes many individuals and organizations and always welcomes new participants and partners.

Places to get started:

• For information about UM&E, see http://wiki.ubuntu.com/MobileAndEmbedded
• For information about Intel’s MID Linux Moblin project, see http://moblin.org

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Today Im going to show you how to install Screennlets in Ubuntu Hardy Heron. I know I shoud of done this right after I posted “How to install Compiz Fusion” but I didn’t have alot of time and I forgot. I do not have screenlets installed in my system because of some difficulties, I just took the screen shots to show you guys.

What are Screenlets? Screenlets are small owner-drawn applications (written in Python) that can be described as “the virtual representation of things lying/standing around on your desk”. Sticknotes, clocks, rulers, … the possibilities are endless.

The goal of the Screenlets base-classes is to simplify the creation of fully themeable mini-apps that each solve basic desktop-work-related needs and generally improve the usability and eye-candy of the modern composited Linux-desktop.

To me screenlets are cool small applications, like widgets for a Mac, for your PC screenlets. Although there are not a new thing there are helpful in some cases.  Also if you like to have a really good looking desktop you know have your PC pimp out.

There are two ways to install screenlets by Terminal and by Sypnaptic, GUI style

1. -Open a terminal. GO to Applications>Accesories>Terminal

2. -Now copy and paste sudo apt-get install screenlets type in your password if ask to.

3. -To enable screelets Go to System>Preferences>Screenlets

By Sypnaptic way

1. - Open Sypnaptic Manger Go to System>Administration>Sypnaptic Package Manager

2. - Once Sypnaptic is open type in the search box Screenlets

3. -  Once it finish searching (it should look like this) go head and check the first box if you want the documentation check both boxes.

hit apply and let Synaptic do its thing close it once is finished.

4. - To enable Screenlets Go to System>Preferences>Screenlets

Enjoy. Cheers!

Today I wanted to show you the creativeness of Compiz Fusion and I said this because everytime I look for something new to post, Compiz Fusion is the  first thing that comes to my mind. I find this new plugin is called “Stackswitcher ” is like a fusion of Switch Switcher and Scale Plugin.

It shows the windows open on the desktop in order in rows, which angle can be regulated ( I said this because I saw two videos of Stackwitcher and in one of them the angle was different than the other one). One advantage in this plugin is that it let you see all the windows at once. I have not installed this plugin in my Sistem yet but once I found out how to do it I let you guys know. Well I did my best to describe it but why don’t you judge for your self. Cheers!

 

Sounds like a good deal, right? All you have to do is get Firefox 3 during Download Day to help set the record for most software downloads in 24 hours - it’s that easy. We’re not asking you to swallow a sword or to balance 30 spoons on your face, although that would be kind of awesome.

The official date for the launch of Firefox 3 is June 17, 2008. Join our community and this effort by pledging today.

iF YOU WANT TO HELP AND SET THE NEW RECORD GO HERE TO PLEDGE

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As many of you already know Google has released their Google Desktop is desktop search software made by Google for Mac OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. The program allows text searches of a user’s e-mails, computer files, music, photos, chats, Web pages viewed, and other “Google Gadgets”.

Google Desktop makes searching your computer as easy as searching the web with Google. It’s a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, files, music, photos, chats, Gmail, web pages that you’ve viewed, and more. By making your computer searchable, Desktop puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails and bookmarks.

 

Google Desktop doesn’t just help you search your computer; it also helps you gather new information from the web and stay organized with gadgets and sidebar. Google Gadgets can be placed anywhere on your desktop to show you new email, weather, photos, personalized news, and more. Sidebar is a vertical bar on your desktop that helps you keep your gadgets organized.

 

This is a great free software I installed it yesterday and I have been using them all day today and so far there are awesome. I leave you with the links to download and read more about them. Cheers!

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