Category5 Technology TV - Creating a Desktop Wallpaper for Linux with GIMP

Creating a Desktop Wallpaper for Linux with GIMP

S05E17
January 17, 2012

Robbie and Rachel demonstrate how to create a simple desktop wallpaper for your Linux machine.

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Robbie Ferguson and Rachel Xu present live from the Category5 studios in Barrie, Ontario. Eric Kidd shows up and impersonates Robbie in a hilarious micro-segment.
Eric Kidd presents as Robbie Ferguson in a spoof show intro, with an extremely realistic bald cap.
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Viewer Question: My computer is making a strange "whirring" noise. What is it, and what should I do about it?
On with the real show.
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Viewer Question: I've been working to reduce fan noise in my systems and received a suggestion regarding a replacement CPU fan, but the one that was recommeded to me doesn't have a 4-pin connector for system-controlled fan speed. What would you recommend?
Viewer Comment: I got Synergy working. Thanks for your help!
Viewer Question: Could you talk about the CMS solution you use, and how to establish a community web site?
The issues we run into with heavy web site software (content management system) on a shared hosting service.
Dynamic verses static web site content.
Viewer Question: I'm running two screens on my Laptop, but I can't drag programs from one screen to the other. Any suggestions to help me out?
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Feature: Creating a desktop wallpaper that fits our screen perfectly.
Related Files:
- masterfile.xcf
- My Wallpaper.jpg