Linux/Mint
< Linux
Linux Mint - KDE Edition
CD Burner
brasero
sudo apt-get install brasero
Graphical Partitioning
gparted
sudo apt-get install gparted
Allows one to resize and move partitions, even windows and boot partitions!
Remote Desktop
remmina
sudo apt-get install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp
Clipboard sync works! And so does full screen on multi monitor systems.
For full screen: [Right Ctrl] + F
rdesktop is crap. Krdc is better. Remmina is best.
Preferences: "Invisible Toolbar in fullscreen"
Firefox
Installed by default
Chromium
apt-get install chromium-browser
Open source version of Google Chrome Browser
Keyboard Shortcut to Lock Screen
Default shortcut:
Ctrl + Alt + L
If you want to change the default:
- Command/Shortcut to Lock Screen with “away message prompt” in Linux Mint 17 / Cinnamon | A reminder to myself - http://simionbaws.ro/linux/commandshortcut-to-lock-screen-with-away-message-prompt-in-linux-mint-17-cinnamon/
NFS
sudo apt-get install nfs-common
Usage:
sudo mount nfs-server:/path/ /local_path/
Pidgin
System tray (so doesn't kill when you close window)
Preferences -> Interface -> System Tray Icon -> Show system tray icon: Always
Todo: auto start on boot/login