How to build a 4.8.4 Linux kernel on Ubuntu 16.10.

To build the latest 4.8.4 Linux kernel on Ubuntu 16.10, you will only need the ncurses-dev and build-essential packages installed. Then we are ready to install a new Linux kernel. Download the latest Linux kernel tarball. jason$ wget https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/linux-4.8.4.tar.xzjason$ wget https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/linux-4.8.4.tar.xz And then unpack the Linux tarball that we have downloaded. jason$ tar -xvf linux-4.8.4.tar.xzjason$ … Read more

A list of my most useful theming posts for Linux desktops. A selection of some very useful themes and styles for KDE & MATE.

http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/how-to-install-the-linux-mint-13-mate-desktop-in-ubuntu-12-10-quantal-quetzal/ How to install the Linux Mint 13 MATE desktop in Ubuntu 12.10. http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/some-more-nice-themes-for-the-linux-mint-13-mate-desktop/ A list of lovely themes for the Linux Mint 13 MATE desktop. http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/another-selection-of-very-nice-linux-mint-mate-themes/ Another selection of very nice MATE themes. http://www.securitronlinux.com/bejiitaswrath/mate-desktop-on-linux-mint-13-some-nice-gtk-and-icon-themes-to-make-it-look-very-nice/ A selection of very nice MATE icon themes and GTK styles to theme your desktop. http://www.securitronlinux.com/linux-mint-2/windows-7-lookalike-kde-themes-how-to-make-linux-look-like-vista-or-windows-7/ Some themes and icons for KDE 4.8.0 … Read more