This is a list of commands that can be copied and pasted into the Avant Window Navigator settings tool. You will have to pick an appropriate icon to go with the command. I would recommend sticking themed icons. I got fed up of adding icons to the desktop and then viewing the properties to copy the command.

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Firefox Web Browser
Web Browser
firefox %uEvolution Mail and Calendar
Groupware Suite
evolution

Rhythmbox Music Player
Music Player
rhythmbox %U

Terminator
Multiple terminals in one window
terminator

Calculator
gcalctool

Take Screenshot
gnome-screenshot –interactive

GIMP Image Editor
Image Editor
gimp-2.6 %U

Terminal
gnome-terminal

Text Editor
gedit %U

Tomboy Notes
Note-taker
tomboy –search

Brasero Disc Burning
Disc Burning Application
brasero %U

Geany
Integrated Development Environment
geany %F

OpenOffice.org Word Processor
Word Processor
ooffice -writer %U

OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet
ooffice -calc %U

OpenOffice.org Presentation
Presentation
ooffice -impress %U

Mozilla Thunderbird Mail/News
Mail Client
thunderbird %u

Skype
Skype Internet Telephony
skype

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Its nearly time for the new mainstream release of the Ibex. I always try out the new versions of Ubuntu as they come out and over time it has been an interesting ride. I always seem to switch to Linux for a week or so and then drop back to XP. Anyways… I’ve installed the beta and what do I think? Well I like it - I’m certainly a fan of new Darkroom theme and I have always enjoyed playing around with the graphical effects. That can’t be the only reason that I was tempted right? Well to be honest I think it was but hey there is nothing wrong with eye candy!

Seriously though I think switching operating systems has to be up there on the difficulty scale with quitting smoking… but I managed that so surely I can manage quitting XP / Vista?

The default applications line up is impressive though… Openoffice, Firefox and The Gimp to name but a few. It only takes another few minutes to add some extras such as the restricted extras and VLC to play pretty much any media file you have. I have to admit as well Ubuntu is true to its word it is Linux for Humans. You really don’t have to be a techy to get going and the online community that supports Ubuntu is superb… not sure how todo something just Google it.

Can I make the switch……..? Only time will tell.