Post Installation Process, OpenSUSE 12.2

OpenSUSE 12.2 install took less that 45 minutes on a netbook, with a USB DVD player.

Install Docky

I don't like my menus hidden. I install Docky, and drag it over to the left, over where the gnome3 menu would be if I could make it stay.

Install Sonar Theme

Gnome3 Adwaita title bars are way two thick. Sonar puts a smaller/darker title bar.

Install Chromium

Here's what I did last time:
http://grcomputerworks.blogspot.com/2011/12/post-opensuse-gnome3-installation.html


I was going to make a separate post about setting up my webdev environment, but openSUSE patterns make it too easy.

WEB DEV

Install  Pattern - Web and Lamp Server

Takes care of installing common php/mysql stuff, more.
Go to yast/http server to configure/start
It seems like it used to setup sftp/ssh for me, but struggling this time. I'm just using ftp.

Install Geany

Great all-purpose code editor with symbol browser

MySQL Workbench

To manage mysql databases. phpMyAdmin? No thank you.

Nautilus

Change the Nautilus location bar to show location instead of buttons:
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.preferences always-use-location-entry true

Note: Screenshot behavior has changed. It downloads immediately instead of opening or putting into clipboard, but has a lot of options. SEE http://www.whitemiceconsulting.com/2012/11/screen-capture-in-gnome3.htmlfor more details.

Linux Slow to Connect After wakeup

Home networks don't usually use IPv6.
Click on Network Settings->Wireless->Configure for your home connection
Go the the IPv6 tab, and select ignore.

Gnome3: to manage touchpad settings

My install of OpenSUSE 12.1 Tumbleweed didn't install with a way to manage touchpad settings, and double click wasn't working.

Installing gsynaptics from the repos didn't do the trick.

Mouse and touchpad settings are available in Gnome 3  by pressing the meta key, and searching for mouse.

Wow, there are lots of different places to set configs...

Simple Sweet: pdfmod

https://live.gnome.org/PdfMod?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=pdfmod-0.9.1.png

"Reorder, rotate, and remove pages, export images from a document, edit the title, subject, author, and keywords, and combine documents via drag and drop."

https://live.gnome.org/PdfMod

Sweet!

Gnome 3 AutoStart Programs on Login

Gnome 3 AutoStart Programs on Login

Method 1: GUI:
Use "Desktop Search" to find "Startup Application Preferences" (gnome-session-preferences). Note that it doesn't show up with the Meta key search.

Click Add
Give it a name, and a command

Most programs can be started simply with their common name, eg "chromium", "evolution", "firefox", as long as it's in the path.

Google Chrome is "google-chrome"

This process creates adds desktop files in home/[user]/.config/autostart

Method 2: Directory

You can create your own "desktop" files directly in home/[user]/.config/autostart by either copying an existing one, and editing the properties (right-click)

Give it a name, and a command

Click on the image to find a new image (usually in /usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/apps)


--Or--

Create your own

.desktop config:

#!/usr/bin/env xdg-open

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.0
Encoding=UTF-8
Name=Docky
X-SuSE-translate=true
Type=Application
Exec=nautilus
Terminal=false
Icon=/usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/apps/nautilus.svg
Comment=chromium web browser.
NoDisplay=false
Categories=Utility;X-SuSE-DesktopUtility;
Hidden=false
Name[en_US]=Nautilus.desktop
Comment[en_US.utf8]=nautilus

Post openSUSE Gnome 3 Installation Process

Install from Live CD

Add Repositories (from Community Repositories):
Packman
LibDVD

Add Ons:
fetchmsttfonts - MS Compatible fonts
free-ttf-fonts - Collection of nice artsy fonts
gstreamer ugly plugins - codecs

Add Programs:
Pidgin - IM that works with "Evil Status Icon" Plugin
Chromium - Now has support for Gnome Keyring
VLC - Best.Videoplayer.Ever.

Add Gnome Shell Extensions:
Evil Status Icon Forever Extension - "fixes" notification
[UPDATE] For Gnome 3.6, https://github.com/mathematicalcoffee
Panel DockletTiny Docky-style bar

Firefox Extensions:
Speed Dial
Web Developer
ColorZilla
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Essential Gnome Shell Extension - Status Icon

Evil Status Icon Forever!
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/99/evial-status-icon-forerver/

[UPDATE]: For Gnome 3.6, there is an update at https://github.com/mathematicalcoffee

Gnome Shell Extension - Panel Docklet for Gnome 3

Like a mini "Docky".
Panel-Docklet by Jodli Represents all opened windows as small icons in top panel.



Click to switch focus or hide.

Much easier than using the meta key or alt-tab.

https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/105/panel-docklet/

Still waiting for a good email/im notification extension.

Change Ubuntu Desktop From Unity Back to Gnome

Annoyed by the Ubuntu Unity Desktop? Logout, and change to Ubuntu Classic
http://ubuntuguide.net/ubuntu-11-04-natty-login-to-classic-gnome-2-desktop

Add Launcher to Gnome 3

All the instructions I found were manual entries.

To add a launcher to Gnome 3:

Go to Applications/Other/Main Menu

Go to New Item, and you get the traditional Gnome 3 launch  application

Coding in GEdit: Advanced Bookmark Plugin for Navigating

I find that using GEdit works nicely,seamlessly with sftp folders, and I don't seem to get the random destruction of files that I get with other code editors.

I do miss code folding.

I found this subsitute:

http://code.google.com/p/advanced-bookmarks-gedit-plugin/

I "toggle" a bookmark on each function, and it marks the line number, sorts it, and lets me click, effectively giving me a code navigation system.

How to hide mounted driver icons on Gnome desktop?

How to hide mounted driver icons on desktop?
Go to Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal. Type in "gconf-editor". Go to Apps -> nautilus -> desktop. On the right hand side of the window, there should be an option that says "volumes_visible". Uncheck it.