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A .desktop file is a plaintext configuration file. What it does is basically tell the desktop environment to display an icon and to launch a program when it is clicked on. It is the Windows equivalent of a shortcut. They can be created are manually by a user, or by the installer for a program.
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Where online can one find reviews of Desktop Linux?
Access to reviews of Desktop Linux can be found at Desktop Linux Reviews and Extreme Tech online on their websites. You can also access reviews in YouTube videos and in popular online and paper magazines such as Linux Magazine.
What is the best desktop program for use with GEDCOM files created by WikiTree?
There are many desktop application programs that will run GEDCOM files. However, this question asks if one or some of these programs are know to work better than others with GEDCOM files created by the WikiTree online program. This question assumes there is no personal, desktop version of WikiTree.
How can you see your other drives in Linux?
All drivers and devices in Linux are simply files or folders. Usually a link to them will appear on your desktop when needed. For example if you plug in an external hard drive or insert a DVD. If not if you look in /dev/ you will find everything.
What kind of courses are available in linux And what are the papers in Linux?
The courses available for Linux include Linux server, Linux desktop, bash shell, and many others.
Where are temporary files are created in Linux?
Most temporary files will be stashed in /tmp. Though /var is often used for some temporary data as well.
Which better between windows and Linux?
Windows is better for desktop computers. Linux is better for servers.
How to turn Linux files into Windows files?
do your own research
What is the latest operating system's in Linux?
It depends on which off-shoot you wish to follow from the linux kernel - I favour Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) on at least two desktop computers, and Linux Mint 16 (Petra) on another desktop.
What distributions of Linux are making efforts to develop Linux as a viable operatin system for the desktop?
Probably most you heard about: Ubuntu Linux Mint Fedora OpenSuSe Besides, Linux already is viable for usage on desktop computers, it just lacks games and some specific software.
When was Linux For You created?
Linux For You was created in 2003.
What are some of the Linux desktop environments that are available?
Some of the Linux desktop environments that are available are: Unity, Cinnamon, Gnome, Sugar, Enlightenment, Mezzo, Xfce, Xmonad, KDE, MATE, LXDE, and ROX.
Does Ubuntu Linux recognize Windows folders on external media?
Yes. Ubuntu can read files and directories created by a Windows system.
