As I spend more time with Linux I’ve been slowly modifying my most often used apps. I have been experimenting and trying alternatives to some old favorites as I quest for apps that work with both Windows and Linux. Perhaps a lofty goal, but I think I’ve been getting close. Not quite ready to update
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 February 2nd, 2010 |  Tags: adobe-AIR, Dropbox, Evernote, eWallet, firefox, Google-Chrome, Googsystray, openOffice, Pidgin, TweetDeck, wine, xmarks |  Leave a comment I’ve been setting up a fresh Ubuntu 9.10 install with my commonly used apps (probably more on those later) and reached the point where I tackle Evernote. There is no native Linux version — and I get the impression there never will be — so traditionally I’ve installed the Windows version under wine. I grabbed Hey Ubuntu folks: Have you seen the Dust theme? By default, I find it a bit dark, but if you grab the extensions there’s a “sand” variant that is very easy on the eyes. There is also a Firefox theme but that one is just too dark for me, had to switch back. I’m using it [I promise that I won't become a "linux only advocacy blog." However, as I'm in the process of converting, there may be a few more articles about it than normal -- it is my current bright and shiny object!] I took the plunge and reloaded my home machine to be an Ubuntu Linux machine this week. November 8th, 2008 | Tags: Cedega, CodeWeavers, CrossOver, Everquest, linux, Ubuntu, wine | Leave a comment Just in case you hadn’t seen this yet… Get CodeWeavers‘ CrossOver (both Pro and Games versions) free today (October 28, 2008) only. This is software that allows you to run Windows apps on Linux and Macs. Yep, it is based on wine, but manages to take things to another level for compatibility and ease. I’ve used their |
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