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| - | ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:30%; background:#F1F1ED; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 98% 0.5ex; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; padding: 0.5em;">'''LXLE Paradigm 12.04.3'''<<BR>><<TableOfContents>>|| | + | ===== LXLE Paradigm 12.04.3 LTS ===== |
| - | + | Current stable release. Supported to April 2017. | |
| - | + | * Minimum Hardware Requirement: 512 MB RAM, P3 or higher. | |
| - | = LXLE Paradigm 12.04.3 LTS = | + | * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/lxle_paradigm_12.04.3/lxle-apps-manuals-12.04.3|Programs & Documentation Info]] |
| - | .Current stable release. Supported to April 2017. | + | ===== Contact Information ===== |
| - | .Minimum Hardware Requirement: 512 MB RAM, P3 or higher. | + | |
| - | .[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/lxle_paradigm_12.04.3/lxle-apps-manuals-12.04.3|Programs & Documentation Info]] | + | |
| - | = Contact Information = | + | |
| {{attachment:lxlelogo.jpg|alt text|width=135}} | {{attachment:lxlelogo.jpg|alt text|width=135}} | ||
| [[lxle#lxlecontact|The LXLE Community]] | [[lxle#lxlecontact|The LXLE Community]] | ||
| - | = Download = | + | ===== Download ===== |
| [[http://www.lxle.net/download|Torrents and Downloads]] | [[http://www.lxle.net/download|Torrents and Downloads]] | ||
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| The LXLE website uses [[http://libreante.org/|LibreAnte]] to conduct its downloads. This is not a tracking device, but rather a way to monetize downloads, without inflicting cost on the user. [[http://libreante.org/|LibreAnte]] is a smart solution, developed by the LXLE team, to help balance out the problem of users who download FOSS without making donations nor contribution to the Linux community. | The LXLE website uses [[http://libreante.org/|LibreAnte]] to conduct its downloads. This is not a tracking device, but rather a way to monetize downloads, without inflicting cost on the user. [[http://libreante.org/|LibreAnte]] is a smart solution, developed by the LXLE team, to help balance out the problem of users who download FOSS without making donations nor contribution to the Linux community. | ||
| - | = After Installation - Configuration = | + | ===== After Installation - Configuration ===== |
| {{attachment:uduck.png|alt text|width=135}} | {{attachment:uduck.png|alt text|width=135}} | ||
| - | == Add uDuck to Your Browser == | + | === Add uDuck to Your Browser === |
| It is recommended that you add uDuck to your Browser, both as a part of your '''Searchbar''' and on your '''Bookmarks Toolbar'''. | It is recommended that you add uDuck to your Browser, both as a part of your '''Searchbar''' and on your '''Bookmarks Toolbar'''. | ||
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| This little search engine will become your first resource for problem solving. uDuck is focused on Ubuntu support areas, and chances are that your question will be answered here within seconds. | This little search engine will become your first resource for problem solving. uDuck is focused on Ubuntu support areas, and chances are that your question will be answered here within seconds. | ||
| - | == Help and Support Etiquette == | + | === Help and Support Etiquette === |
| Dedicated volunteers create the software you use, and other dedicated volunteers give their time to help you learn how to use it. In time, you will be able to "Pay It Forward", and help others on their journey. | Dedicated volunteers create the software you use, and other dedicated volunteers give their time to help you learn how to use it. In time, you will be able to "Pay It Forward", and help others on their journey. | ||
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| Please do the best you can to try and solve your problems with uDuck, first, before asking the friendly support people. If nobody answers you right away, you might assume that your question is probably a FAQ. | Please do the best you can to try and solve your problems with uDuck, first, before asking the friendly support people. If nobody answers you right away, you might assume that your question is probably a FAQ. | ||
| - | == Selecting a Desktop Paradigm == | + | === Selecting a Desktop Paradigm === |
| '''LXLE Paradigm's special feature''' - changeable desktop experiences - allows the user to enjoy the "feel" of popular desktops on demand. | '''LXLE Paradigm's special feature''' - changeable desktop experiences - allows the user to enjoy the "feel" of popular desktops on demand. | ||
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| 1. Lubuntu Netbook. | 1. Lubuntu Netbook. | ||
| - | == Random Wallpaper == | + | === Random Wallpaper === |
| - | === How to stop it at startup === | + | == How to stop it at startup == |
| 1. Go to the programs menu > Preferences > '''Desktop Session Settings''' | 1. Go to the programs menu > Preferences > '''Desktop Session Settings''' | ||
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| If you want to '''renable''' the wallpaper randomizer, just repeat, but '''check''' instead of uncheck. | If you want to '''renable''' the wallpaper randomizer, just repeat, but '''check''' instead of uncheck. | ||
| - | === Add your own wallpapers to the randomizer === | + | == Add your own wallpapers to the randomizer == |
| 1. Your randomized wallpaper folder is located at: '''Places > Pictures > Wallpapers'''. | 1. Your randomized wallpaper folder is located at: '''Places > Pictures > Wallpapers'''. | ||
| 1. '''Save your wallpaper''' to this collection, if you want it to mix with the ramdom wallpapers. | 1. '''Save your wallpaper''' to this collection, if you want it to mix with the ramdom wallpapers. | ||
| - | == Setting the Clock == | + | === Setting the Clock === |
| 1. Go to [[http://www.foragoodstrftime.com/| www.foragoodstrftime.com]] | 1. Go to [[http://www.foragoodstrftime.com/| www.foragoodstrftime.com]] | ||
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| 1. Click '''Close'''. | 1. Click '''Close'''. | ||
| - | == Setting Fast Forecast (add your location) == | + | === Setting Fast Forecast (add your location) === |
| 1. Go to programs menu > Then click '''run'''. | 1. Go to programs menu > Then click '''run'''. | ||
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| - | == Inducing Arrowsnap == | + | === Inducing Arrowsnap === |
| '''Arrowsnap''' is LXLE's '''Aero Snap''' like feature. | '''Arrowsnap''' is LXLE's '''Aero Snap''' like feature. | ||
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| 1. Hit '''Enter''' to launch the program, or '''use arrows keys''' to find what you want, then hit '''Enter'''. | 1. Hit '''Enter''' to launch the program, or '''use arrows keys''' to find what you want, then hit '''Enter'''. | ||
| - | == Changing the Timer for Update Reminder == | + | === Changing the Timer for Update Reminder === |
| 1. In your programs menu, select '''Terminal'''. This will open '''ROXTerm'''. | 1. In your programs menu, select '''Terminal'''. This will open '''ROXTerm'''. | ||
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| 1. The new script will be followed after the next '''restart'''. | 1. The new script will be followed after the next '''restart'''. | ||
| - | == Conky Configuration == | + | === Conky Configuration === |
| - | === Hide and Show Conky Toggle === | + | == Hide and Show Conky Toggle == |
| There has been a known bug in the LXDE panel plugin to hide all windows and show the desktop. Otherwise known as '''Show Desktop'''. This bug entails '''conky''' and the way the plugin treats open windows. The plugin believes '''conky''' is a window, regardless of what type of internal configuration is set. | There has been a known bug in the LXDE panel plugin to hide all windows and show the desktop. Otherwise known as '''Show Desktop'''. This bug entails '''conky''' and the way the plugin treats open windows. The plugin believes '''conky''' is a window, regardless of what type of internal configuration is set. | ||
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| This workaround also comes in handy when in the Lubuntu-Netbook mode. Conky would normally be blocking and covering some of the screen while looking quite awful. Thankfully, you can just click the same '''Hide/Show Info Tool''' button to make it disappear. | This workaround also comes in handy when in the Lubuntu-Netbook mode. Conky would normally be blocking and covering some of the screen while looking quite awful. Thankfully, you can just click the same '''Hide/Show Info Tool''' button to make it disappear. | ||
| - | === Network Activity === | + | == Network Activity == |
| - | + | - Go to the programs menu > Accessories > '''ROXTerm''' | |
| - | 1. Go to the programs menu > Accessories > '''ROXTerm''' | + | - '''Copy/Paste''' the following command line snippet into '''ROXTerm''' then press '''Enter''': |
| - | 1. '''Copy/Paste''' the following command line snippet into '''ROXTerm''' then press '''Enter''': | + | |
| .`gedit ~/.conkyrc` | .`gedit ~/.conkyrc` | ||
| - | 1. '''Find All''' “eth0” (without the quotes.) | + | - '''Find All''' “eth0” (without the quotes.) |
| - | 1. '''Change to''' your connection, usually one of these: “eth0, eth1, wlan0, wlan1, wlan2”. | + | - '''Change to''' your connection, usually one of these: “eth0, eth1, wlan0, wlan1, wlan2”. |
| - | 1. This information can also be easily found in '''network connections'''. | + | - This information can also be easily found in '''network connections'''. |
| - | 1. Once changed just '''save''' and exit. | + | - Once changed just '''save''' and exit. |
| - | === Stop Conky at Startup === | + | == Stop Conky at Startup == |
| - | 1. Go to the programs menu > Preferences > '''Desktop Session Settings''' | + | - Go to the programs menu > Preferences > '''Desktop Session Settings'''. |
| - | 1. '''Uncheck''' which ever program you don't want to run at startup. | + | - '''Uncheck''' which ever program you don't want to run at startup. |
| - | 1. Click '''OK''' | + | - Click '''OK''' |
| - | If you want to '''renable''' the conky, just repeat, but '''check''' instead of uncheck. | + | - If you want to '''renable''' the conky, just repeat, but '''check''' instead of uncheck. |
| - | = How To Update LXLE Paradigm 12.04.3 = | + | ===== How To Update LXLE Paradigm 12.04.3 ===== |
| - | == Easy Method: Automatic Update Reminder and Update Manager == | + | === Easy Method: Automatic Update Reminder and Update Manager === |
| These two programs work together to ensure that you have the latest updates from the Linux community and your distribution. Follow the prompts, as they pop up on your desktop to remind you. | These two programs work together to ensure that you have the latest updates from the Linux community and your distribution. Follow the prompts, as they pop up on your desktop to remind you. | ||
| You can change the timing of the Update Reminder by following the instructions in the Configuration guides, above. | You can change the timing of the Update Reminder by following the instructions in the Configuration guides, above. | ||
| - | == Best Method: Synaptic Package Manager == | + | === Best Method: Synaptic Package Manager === |
| The LXLE team recommends that you learn to use the Synaptic Package Manager, period. This full featured update manager is also the recommended way to install programs, remove programs, and other tasks involving your packages. | The LXLE team recommends that you learn to use the Synaptic Package Manager, period. This full featured update manager is also the recommended way to install programs, remove programs, and other tasks involving your packages. | ||
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| '''Simple update with Synaptic Package Manager:''' | '''Simple update with Synaptic Package Manager:''' | ||
| - | 1. Open the program. | + | - Ordered List ItemOpen the program. |
| - | 1. Start menu/System Tools/Synaptic Package Manager. | + | - Start menu/System Tools/Synaptic Package Manager. |
| - | 1. Enter your password. | + | - Enter your password. |
| - | 1. After it opens, Click on RELOAD. | + | - After it opens, Click on RELOAD. |
| - | 1. Allow it to do its search, then Click on MARK ALL UPGRADES. | + | - Allow it to do its search, then Click on MARK ALL UPGRADES. |
| - | 1. If there are upgrades to do, if any were marked, then Click on the GREEN ARROW - APPLY. | + | - If there are upgrades to do, if any were marked, then Click on the GREEN ARROW - APPLY. |
| - | 1. Close the program. | + | - Close the program. |
