I finally have Linux working again!

        Well, I didn’t think it would be this easy.

I finally have Linux working again. Linux Mint Fluxbox CE to be specific

I didn’t try it again until now because I thought it would be too much work after my experience with Ubuntu and my LCD (horrid). It’s ironic that the distro that hated my CRT works like a dream with my LCD like a dream. Now I can get back to that Linux project with Niko.  Installing the driver was a dream since it includes the restricted drivers manager from Ubuntu (despite the fact that it’s based off of Debian).

Although, by default, it has the worst Fluxbox config ever. I still love it (not the fluxbox config). I can still fix it up though. The menu is the worst, but it’s navigatable.

I don’t exactly like it’s choice of apps, they are all fine with me, but I’m removing them and installing my favorite apps. Also, for some reason, Pidgin doesn’t connect to my AIM.  The first app I installed was Opera 9.5B (I can’t  live with Firefox ever since LaRoza got me hooked on Opera). Although I haven’t removed Firefox yet, I expect to soon.

I can now have more time for my hobbies (at least my Linux hobbies) and can get back to Opera not crashing randomly.

I had no idea how much I missed Linux. Just seeing “nathan@linda:~$” Was  enlightening.  I’m excited about Linux again, and actually being able to do Linux things like test out new apps or actually make my desktop look awesome without worrying about paying money for an external app.

In conclusion, I love Linux, and Windows was getting on my nerves. Well, I have to get to work on getting an awesome Linux config now

I got my new LCD!!!!!

I got my First LCD monitor!! I’ve always wanted one. This one is a Dell SE198WFP. It’s a widescreen monitor. The max screen resolution is 1440×900 (Which is alot when you consider I come from 1024×768 land on my ol’ 17″CRT). its too bright but maybe its just because its midnight and I’m tired. The response time is 5 (forgot the units), which is the same as my old CRT. Overall, I am loving it, and I will continue to love it