1. Gnome, KDE is a popular full size linux desktop environments. It not core linux software. Unity made popular with ubuntu run on top of gnome 3.

2. ArchBang is ready to use Arch Linux. Then u can install whatever desktop u like.

Is anyone familiar with LaTex for text editing?

I am, but what exactly is your question?
I'm assuming you're new to LaTex and want some recommendations?

If so, try lyx. It's got a gentle learning curve compared to most. Honestly, it depends on what kind of editing you plan to do. I personally use vim + various LaTex plug-ins

Taking the time to read documentation is always the best avenue. Do a Google search for "the not so short introduction to latex".

//P.S
Also see here: http://www.latex-project.org/guides/

got problem with wireless.. the broadcom installed already.. but can't connect to wifi modem



so how to make the wifi works ???

This post has been edited by scorps: Apr 27 2012, 11:47 PM

Hi guys, how do I connect to ad hoc network created by windows 7 ?

I can't connect to them.. Using xubuntu 12.04

hi..
i'm using HP Mini 210, the spec said it only can use up to 2gb RAM

i'm planning to upgrade to 4GB RAM but it's will work or not if run debian?

If not supported by mobo/bios, don't think it will even POST.

I'd like to ask if I can install Fedora as a normal software rather than formatting the whole HDD just like WUBI for Ubuntu?

As far as other distributions is concerned, no.

That'll require a new partition. Or try using something like VirtualBox.

I'll be happy to answer your LaTeX-related questions. I use TexLive+Texmaker in my work.
As G-17 said, Lyx is a good place to start - it gives you a Word-like interface. However, I still recommend learning the basic commands, it'll give you much greater control over the documents you produce.