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Old 05-08-2003, 07:29 PM   #1
iHeru
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Customizing


I have installed Slack 9 on my machine and I think it's great. I wish to get as much out of linux as possible, yet I feel that something's missing. Many people speak of the customization of linux to fit your machine as the most important and educational part of this experience. My question is: How does one go about preforming this vital act?

I don't need you to give me the specifics for my computer, but if you could suggest a general method that would be of great help.

Thanks in advance
 
Old 05-08-2003, 07:30 PM   #2
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compile a kernel optimized for your system
 
Old 05-08-2003, 07:40 PM   #3
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try out some diff wm's and find one that you like, customize your bash prompt/aliases, etc...
 
Old 05-08-2003, 08:05 PM   #4
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Re: Customizing

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Originally posted by iHeru
Many people speak of the customization of linux to fit your machine as the most important and educational part of this experience. My question is: How does one go about preforming this vital act?
If you want totally get edicationalized check linux from scratch.
Everything will be compiled from source and you learn a lot.
www.lfs.org
and the lfs section in the distributions section of LQ
 
  


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