Desktops

Fedora Core on 64bit desktops.

Blackdown Java Installation x86_64 — by scott_glaser — last modified Jan 30, 2008 03:30 AM

For many of us that run Fedora Core x86_64, there is no option for a 64 bit version of Java, there are many us that do not want to degrade the performance of our Installation by downgrading to the x86 version of Firefox. The people at Blackdown.Org have created a 64 bit version of Java for us, here is a "down and dirty" installation without having to rebuild any packages. Steps 1 - 7 cover the basic plugin for Mozilla and Firefox. Steps 8 - 17 cover the requirements for programs that require Java, such as Limewire.

Compiz-Fusion with Fusion Icon — by scott_glaser — last modified Jan 10, 2010 09:37 PM

Compiz Fusion is the "cool desktop effects" most notably the Cube that most of you have seen in a screenshot or videos all over the Internet. Fedora comes with a version called Desktop Effects, simply compiz, however is does not have all the features of compiz-fusion. You can take a look at it under System -> Preferences -> Look and Feel -> Desktop Effects. Now if you want to use all the effects, plugins, etc . . . this is the post for you to follow.