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Using the Wiki
Installing Xandros
Customizing Xandros
- How to change the screen resolution in Xandros
- Wallpaper your world - How to change your desktop background
ChangeSystemColors - How to change system colors in Xandros 4
- How to set default web browser, email client, etc
- How to stop those annoying audio preview of audio and video fies in Xandros 4
- Add a Panel - Reduce clutter on your desktop with a second panel
- Customize Panel (Taskbar)-Customize Panel
- Add more Fonts - How to transfer your Windows fonts to Xandros
- Clean your Clock - How to customize your Time and Date display
- How to change your screen-saver
- How to set the number of virtual desktops
- All About Icons
- CD ROM Access on AmaroK
Tweaking Xandros
Installing, Uninstalling, and Configuring Software
Multimedia
- Play DVD Movies - How to play encrypted DVDs in Xandros
- Tweak CD Ripper - How to rip Music CD's in Xandros File Manager
Networking
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Running Windows Software
Peripherals and Hardware Solutions
Backup and Restore
Miscellaneous
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Apt How To's
How to configure APT Sources
How to Pin Your System
Change Mouse Cursor
Change Window Styles
Change Window Decorations
Change Desktop Themes
Change Fonts & Font Settings
Adjust Taskbar Settings (Size/Color/Transparency)
Adjust Menu Settings (Size/Color/Transparency)
Change The Launch Button
Change Shortcut & Menu Icons
Install & Enable Kxdocker
Recomended firewall settings
Why defragmenting and disk repair utilities are not needed in Xandros
How to create a wiki article, add photos etc.
How to install/use k3b
How to change file permissions in XFM
Explain groups-Which groups your user account should be a member of, which should be avoided
Explain "Mount a Network Share" What does it do? Why would I want to. What is the comparable function on Windows called?
How to install Wine in Xandros
How to install Cedega in Xandros
Windows software known to run under Crossover/Wine (similar to hardware compatibility list. Users can add software they use to the list)
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