I was tinkering around with an idea for a bash script that would incorporate the most common nmap scans into one front end menu system. This script obviously requires bash and nmap be installed. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post them.
The Script:
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Anyone who has used Linux for a considerable period of time will tell you that one of the great characteristics of Linux is that it is extremely customizable. The above image is a screenshot of my current desktop. The distro running is Ubuntu 7.10. I have always been a fan of simple, clean desktops that feature functionality over eyecandy. However, lately I have been experimenting with a combination of aesthetics and function.
I would like to state that the eyecandy that is available for Linux is by no means THE reason to use Linux or to switch to Linux. It is however, one of the many great features that are offered. And also, just a quick note to all the die hard Windows folk out there that want to argue that their Windows XP machine is customizable too, please bear in mind what we have each paid for our operating systems.
That being said, this tutorial will show you step by step how to trick out your Ubuntu Desktop. These instructions use apt-get and synaptic package manager, so if you use something else, please adjust any commands to reflect your package manager.
Step 1 – GTK Themes
If you use Linux and have never been to www.gnome-look.org or www.kde-look.org then please stop reading this post and go there right now! Gnome-look/kde-look are dedicated to providing gtk themes, fonts, wallpapers, compiz/beryl themes, emerald themes, and much more to the users of these great window managers. Lets assume that you are using gnome. Goto www.gnome-look.org and click on the “GTK 2.x” link in the left hand navigation bar. Then click on the “Highest Rated” tab at the top. Scroll through these until you find one that you like. Let’s use the “Overglossed” theme as an example. Click on the theme and scroll down to the bottom and click “Download”. If there is more than one “Download” option, click on the top one. Save the file to your desktop and then open your “Appearance” manager by clicking SYSTEM->PREFERENCES->Appearance. From the “Theme” tab, click on the “Install” button towards the bottom. Now find the file that you downloaded to your desktop and choose it. The new theme should now be installed!
My next post will cover Icon sets and Desktop Effects. I hope this helps!
Tom
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