Desktop & Wallpaper
Debian Buster & i3wm
It occurred to me today that I’ve never optimized Debian and i3 together for my own purposes. I’ve themed it in Lubuntu and Ubuntu which consisted of adding it alongside those distributions. However, for Debian I decided to start with a lean install of components add i3 and only what I actually need. This resulted…
Regolith Linux
I never even considered mixing Gnome desktop with i3wm. But that’s what Regolith Linux has done and its a fantastic hybrid experience. Gnome provides a modern system integration while i3wm provides a smartly configured tiling window manager. Admittedly Regolith Linux is just as heavy on RAM as any other Gnome desktop. But, at some point…
CPU / RAM Usage: Lubuntu 20.04
It makes me warm and fuzzy inside to see the CPU hog is Firefox with one tab open at only 5.7%… Not the OS, utilities, pianobar, or gnome pomodoro timer. ???? ???? The CPU hog appears to be Compton, I’ve disabled it since I’m not doing using transparencies, drop shadows or anything that requires it…
Theming Lubuntu Focal Fosa to look more like Classic Ubuntu
If I had to choose my favorite classic Ubuntu style that award would go to Maverick Meerkcat which was the regular support release that immediately preceded Ubuntu’s switch to the Unity desktop the following year. Note: If you’re looking for an authentic classic Ubuntu experience updated for 2020 install Ubuntu Mate, you won’t be disappointed.…
Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Yaru Theme Looks Amazing
End of Line
One of my favorite terminal apps pianobar looping through rock and floating above a Tron Legacy inspired wallpaper.