TalkitUp - A Debian Support Forum

TalkitUp - A Debian Support Forum (Archive)

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Please see the archive as Talkitup has been closed since the Summer of 2009. The board links below all goto the archive.

	OpenBox Desktop Schwiiing! OpenBox is rockin'. No tricks to set up, smooth and fast. Oh, and light. Try it out. Moderator: admin
	Other Debian Desktop Flavors LXDE and any and all the rest. Lightweight ones that you can really make your own. Of course we're talking about Window Managers, too, but... Moderator: admin
	Debian KDE Desktop A lot of people dig it. Tell us why. KDE relevent desktop related issues can be discussed here. Moderator: admin
	Debian Xfce4 Desktop My favorite. Xfce4 schwings and running on Debian makes it that much better. Moderator: admin
	Debian Gnome Desktop This is the default Debian flavor release. It's got what people need and it's Debian, so if what you need isn't there right away, adding it is a cinch. Moderator: admin

Migrate from Windows

	Linux Preconsideration You have questions about moving away from Windows and to Linux. Of course you do. Ask Away... Moderator: admin
	Command Line Goodness Love it or leave it. Have it out here. Moderator: admin
	Software When you've run your Windows desktop for a length of time you'll no doubt have some favorite programs. Chances are that Linux has a native app to replace it with but sometimes it doesn't happen that way. You have many options and this should not preclude most people from running Linus -- Debian. Moderator: admin
	What to keep -- what to toss You can migrate about all of your personal information. Many programs in Linux will import your Windows program's data. No worries. However, there are times when other techniques come into play. Learn about that here. Moderator: admin
	What about Hardware? Linux supports more hardware than Windows does, it's a fact. However, sometimes that fancy whoozit you just bought might need some extra attention. Moderator: admin

Linux General

	Projects & Stuff Many of us are working on or considering working on a Linux based project. Let's hear about it. Moderator: machiner
	Linux General There is quite a bt happening in the world of Linux these days -- we have the pact between Microsoft and Novel, we have the Linux Foundation, patent issues in general, and we always have "the year of Linux on the desktop" to consider. Post your general Linux inquiries or statements here. Moderator: machiner
	Perpetuating the Goodness What are you doing to spread the Linux word? Anything? Tell us. Moderator: admin
	Linux Tips & Tricks We've all got our favorite tweaks and hacks that we do to our own desktops. Maybe we do the same for others. You use someting for a while you get pretty good at it, no? Sure. Spread the knowledge -- post your kung-fu right here. Moderator: machiner
	Debian General You guessed it, Here be things related to Debian GNU/Linux. Moderator: machiner
	Linux Conventions Linux is an altogether different animal than Windows. Live it, love it, learn it. You won't see a C: drive, nor will you ever need to defrag. Not like you ever did anyway. Linux will actually a,,ow you to be the neophyte that you are and let you stay that way. Moderator: machiner

System Configuration

	Manage Partitions Maybe you want to keep Windows and dual-boot. Maybe you want to create some partitions on a new hard drive. This is the place. Moderator: machiner
	Peripherals Linux support more hardware out-of-the-box than you might think. Check the web for hardware supported under Linux...you'll find that you're probably covered. Moderator: machiner
	Debian Security Let's discuss some security aspects of Debian. From password protecting your Grub and BIOS to config'ing iptables, users permissions, Apache server and whatever else. Securing you Debian box is more of a Kung-Fu than a collection of software. Let's discuss what we do or don't do and how to make the whole process painless and enjoyable. Moderator: machiner

All Things Desktop

	Configure your Desktop Don't be left high and dry. It's your box, and you'll have it your way. Dammit. Moderator: machiner
	Eye Candy Ok -- all right! Here is your fancy eye-candy, wallpaper, blah blah blah board. Whatever! Moderator: machiner

General - say what you will

	Geeks on Parenting - A Community The most important job in the world. It's hard, there is little help from reasonable people, and the results of doing this job badly are catastrophic. For everyone concerned. I'm a parent and I know that there are plenty of places to look to for help. Like right at my kids. This board will not be like those other parenting forums that pussify and coddle our children, or let them grow obese, or accept one physican's assertion of ADD. Nossir. This board is about reality, kindness, love, respect, courage and calling a spade a spade. Everyone is welcome. Moderator: machiner
	Open Forum Talk about whatever the hell you want. Don't worry about PC -- but -- don't be a dick, either. Welcome all. Moderator: machiner
	Everyone's a Critic So, go ahead. Critique a thing Moderator: admin
	Music I like to post songs that I dig whenever I hear one. There's always something playing around here: blues, jazz, opera, classical, rock and/or roll - whatever. We all love music (except that guy Randolph, but he's a freak). How about we start posting what we're listening to, or a tune we heard on the way to work this morning that just won't leave our heads. Why not turn each other on to some fantastico tunage? Rock on. Moderator: machiner
	forum script related This newly added board holds any and all "conversations" or notifications, updates about how I'm wrecking this SMF script. I'm cool like that. Moderator: admin

Geek Feed

Recipes
We all like to eat - food is Love, share some lovin' with the rest of us. Get your Grandma's permission before you post her double-secret recipe, though. Dude, don't mess with Grandma.

Moderator: machiner