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	Desktop environment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name is derived from the desktop metaphor used by most of these interfaces.
		The desktop environments for the popular operating systems Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X are, in their intended use, relatively static.
		Well-known desktop environments examples (specially for Unices), include GNOME, KDE, CDE and Xfce; however, a number of other desktop environments also exist, including (but are not limited to): EDE, UDE, Mezzo, ROX Desktop, GEM, PerlTop, XPde, Xito, IRIX Interactive Desktop and arm0nia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Desktop_environment (332 words)

	Desktop Author (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Desktops are currently the more affordable and most common computers, and are frequently used by businesses, schools, households and other organizations.
		Desktop Computers were vastly produced in the late 1970s and 1980s as there were no laptop or PDA computers available at the time.
		The phrase desktop publishing is attributed to Paul Brainerd, the founder of Aldus Corporation, as a marketing term that referred to the use of a computer on top of a desk for publishing and also alluded the desktop metaphor that Apple used to mimic a real desktop.
	www.awonky.com /pages2/25/desktop-author.html (1255 words)

	Encyclopedia: Desktop-environment
		Several desktop icons from the Windows operating system A computer icon is a small graphic, usually ranging from 16 pixels by 16 pixels up to 128 pixels by 128 pixels, which represents a file, folder, application or device on a computer operating system.
		KDE (K Desktop Environment) is a free desktop environment and development platform built with Trolltechs Qt toolkit.
		IRIX Interactive Desktop (originally called Indigo Magic) is a desktop environment normally used as the default desktop on Silicon Graphics workstations running IRIX.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Desktop_environment (1093 words)

	Encyclopedia: Symphony OS
		The primary difference between Symphony OS and Knoppix is the addition of the Mezzo desktop environment.
		Orchestra is an incomplete rapid application development environment which is being written for Symphony OS, a distribution of Linux.
		Mezzo disposes of standard concepts like "The desktop is a folder" and nested menu systems and instead presents all needed information directly to the user via the main desktop and four desk targets for tasks and files related to System, Programs, Files, and Trash.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Symphony-OS (1242 words)

	Mezzo - Symphony OS Wiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Mezzo is the revolutionary desktop system built for Symphony.
		Mezzo disposes of standard concepts like "The desktop is a folder" and nasty nested menu systems that are hard to navigate and harder to manage and instead presents all needed information directly to the user via the main desktop and four desk targets for tasks and files related to System, Programs, Files, and Trash.
		Mezzo is explained in much more detail in Jason's Laws of Interface Design.
	apps.symphonyos.com /wiki/index.php/Mezzo (121 words)

	Symphony OS.html
		Mezzo disposes of standard concepts like "The desktop is a folder" and nasty nested menu systems that are hard to navigate
		Develop and easy to use rapid application development environment (Orchestra) for creating simple GUI apps that are highly portable and easy to install.
		The Mezzo desktop is as described above, no pull down menus, or scrolling needed, you click on a corner target and the entire screen is than filled with the next menu level.
	www.capnkirby.com /Symphony.html (924 words)

	DebCentral - Symphony OS in the words of its developer - Distro News - News
		Mezzo is our desktop environment and accounts for the majority of the user experience of Symphony.
		Orchestra, our application environment, is a combiation of a localhost only http server (with some extra abilities tailored to a local environment) and a firefox based renderer.
		However, because mezzo and orchestra use existing technologies like html, perl and javascript it leaves the door open for more computer-literate users to customize their computing experience to their own needs with much less trouble and with more freedom than other platforms allow.
	debcentral.org /modules/news/article.php?storyid=39 (1572 words)

	vB Easy Archive - Symphony OS?
		The new desktop looks like it might be interesting; I'm all for experimentation in that area, as I don't think anyone has come anywhere near optimal.
		The established desktop environments are KDE, Gnome and XFCE.
		[0]What a desktop environment needs to have in order to be full-featured is not universally agreed upon, however, it generally includes a window manager, file manager, taskbar/panel, some utility programs like a calculator and some sort of control panel.
	www.howardforums.com /archive/topic/692755-1.html (697 words)

	[Phoronix] Software (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Rather than using GNOME, KDE, Fluxbox, or another one of the many desktop environments Symphony OS has created the Mezzo Desktop Environment to allow for a visually attractive and easy-to-use interface.
		Designed primarily for desktop deployment throughout South Africa, OpenLab GNU/Linux is designed to be an easy-to-use Slackware-based LiveCD distribution with a variety of exclusive innovations.
		SME Server/e-Smith has been at work since 1999 on creating a reliable distribution for handling small to medium enterprise server needs and SME Server v7.0 Beta 5 is very evident of their hard work at hand, and today we have some new snapshots from their web-interface.
	www.phoronix.com /gocat.php?category=Software (1445 words)

	Category:Environment from LiveJournal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		This incident is a favorite with the Beast's unsympathetic critics; they harp on it gleefully, to convey that they are not the sort of religious bigots who would...
		The underlying premise is that humans are adapted to eating the foods that were available in our ancestral environment; we are "designed" to eat meat and vegetables, for example, instead of Hostess Twinkies because Twinkies and similar foods didn't exist during our evolutionary past.
		The weak ad environment for newspapers has caused Goldman to scale back its 2006 growth forecast to 3.5 percent from 4.0 percent.
	www.ljseek.com /search/Category:Environment (1458 words)

	A call for a new kind of distro : LinuxQuestions.org time based Linux archive
		Symphony OS is working on a desktop environment that seems to have what we need.
		I mean desktop systems are a dying breed for the home user.
		I guess that, when it's all said and done, all I really want are a few tv-oriented, not keyboard-centric desktop environments to choose from.
	www.linuxquestions.org /questions/archive/10/2005/06/3/333938 (1786 words)

	OSNews.com
		With SymphonyOS, the screenshots are the first hint that this is not your ordinary remix.
		All Linux "desktop environments" that I have seen so far have mostly been cute little sandboxes that instantly fall apart at the first encounter with an unexpected configuration.
		Every desktop user interface has to provide for an easy and foolproof way for the user to extend the functionality of his computer.
	www.osnews.com /read_thread.php?news_id=11970&comment_id=35394 (956 words)

	Print Page - Symphony OS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		There is no other desktop manager included with this distro just FVWM modified to the extreme and renamed mezzo.
		Hardware detection was no problem at all and this is to be expected since it is based on knoppix which has some of the best hardware detection found in any distro let alone a live CD.
		The Mezzo desktop was easy to navigate and i found it quite responsive.
	community.linuxcitizen.com /component/option,com_smf/Itemid,28/action,printpage/topic,254.0 (479 words)

	DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Symphony OS is a Debian/KNOPPIX-based desktop distribution with some radical ideas about ease of use.
		The tuxmachines.org web site is the first to publish a review of Symphony OS, a new desktop Linux distribution with some interesting ideas about usability: "Symphony OS is trying to get us to 'forget what you know about desktop Linux...' and perhaps with their new operating system, they may have a few takers.
		Symphony OS is a Debian/KNOPPIX-based desktop distribution with some radical ideas about ease of use; see screenshots for some interesting images of the "Mezzo" desktop.
	gddistrowatch.tuwien.ac.at /index.php?distribution=symphony (638 words)

	Nikhilzkingdom - Live Life Kingsize and not just in the blogosphere
		Deploying thin clients in an environment such as academic one which are often recipients of recycled, low-configuration computers can lead to a wonderful viable solutions.
		Symphony OS is a Desktop computer operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux and Knoppix GNU/Linux.
		Rather than using the KDE or Gnome Desktop environments as most Linux distributions do, the Symphony OS team has created the revolutionary Mezzo Desktop environment which simplifies and organizes the desktop environment in such a way that practically anyone can feel comfortable using it.
	www.nikhilzkingdom.com (2656 words)

	News and headlines (Linux Reviews)
		Novell svore loyalty to Linux, the Kolab Groupware Solution and the long-awaited Kiosk desktop management framework was presented and the shape of KDE 4.0 determined.
		The meeting, which comes hot on the heels of the Desktop Linux Working Group's recent Linux client survey, will focus on analyzing Linux desktop deployment case studies, and discussing technical and architectural strategies to help accelerate world-wide adoption of Linux as a desktop platform.
		Google is pulling out all of the stops when it comes to desktop search. It has unveiled Google Desktop 2.0 which combines a lot of useful utilities into one tidy package: The free Google Desktop combines search with the Google Sidebar, which can be custom tailored with news, weather, stocks and more.
	linuxreviews.org /news (4770 words)

	OSNews.com
		T2 is a system development environment that allows the automated build for all sorts of architectures including utilization of alternative C libraries such as DietlibC or uClibC for really tiny embedded systems - including support for cross compiling, ccache and distcc.
		Ging is now using KDE 3.4 as its desktop, and includes a mixture of KDE and GNOME applications: Konqueror, Gimp, Koffice, Gaim, and more.
		And for those who have tried previous versions of Ging, you'll be greatly pleased to see the boot time has decreased by a factor of ~15 times.
	osnews.com /permalink.php?news_id=12423&comment_id=51952 (1564 words)

	WC Mezzo Dispenser - 20 person 1002216 - LA Office UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		WC Mezzo Dispenser - 20 person 1002216 - 569345
		Mezzo HS1 20 Person Kit Made from polypropylene styled in a clear aqua colour.
		Uniquely designed so the inserts can be moved to create different size spaces.
	www.laoffice.co.uk /Fire-Health/WC-Mezzo-569345.htm (133 words)

	Ohio LinuxFest 2005 - Exhibitors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		KDE is a powerful Free Software graphical desktop environment for Linux and Unix workstations.
		Our desire is not to supplant other events, but completement them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our community for far too long.
		Rather than using the KDE or Gnome Desktop environments as most Linux distributions do, the Symphony OS team has created the revolutionary Mezzo Desktop environment.
	www.ohiolinux.org /exhibitors.html (949 words)

	Symphony OS \| Unity. Beauty. Simplicity. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Everyone, it seems wanted to know more about Symphony and Mezzo and I got a lot more practice in for my 2pm talk.
		There was officially no Internet connectivity at the event but some ingenious people opened up a couple wireless routers and I was able to get online on my laptop and pul down the slides for my presentation.
		While I hope to have updated packages for Orchestra and Mezzo on the servers and available via apt this week, Beta 1 PR 1 will now be released on October 15th.
	www.symphonyos.com (1453 words)

	Articles - Mezzo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Mezzo may refer to one of the following:
		Mezzo DSA, a 2003 anime series, the sequel to the Mezzo Forte anime movie.
		Mezzo Mix, a beverage sold by Coca-Cola in Germany and Austria.
	www.mafox.com /articles/Mezzo (75 words)

	Business Software Review:Category Top/Computers/Software/Desktop Customization/Directories/Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		It also defines the places where adaptations for specific functionality should be made.
		In an object-oriented environment, a framework consists of abstract and concrete classes.
		Instantiation of such a framework consists of composing and subclassing the existing classes (Buschmann 1996).
	www.business-software-review.org /Category460300.html (834 words)

	Columns - From the desktop - vnunet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Various hybrid CD-Audio/CD-ROMs exist in bass, baritone, tenor, mezzo and soprano flavours, with scores, notes and the facility to listen to the pros before you record your own attempts.
		Nessun Dorma is included so you'll be able to keep the neighbours awake, but this is aimed not just at Pavarotti wannabes but at serious students of music, performers and schools.
		Although the "dry-clean-only" cow is rather floppy of horn, it has brought a smile to the face of everyone who has seen it.
	www.vnunet.com /analysis/52428 (1634 words)

	DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		RQ: It seems that most desktop environments have sacrificed simplicity for configurability.Â I have met many people who have their windows PC still displaying the default settings right down to the bliss desktop.
		DW: Mezzo Desktop seems to be the brainchild of Jason Spisak, a former Lycoris developer.
		It provides the KDE desktop environment together with a large number of academic, office and multimedia applications.
	gddistrowatch.tuwien.ac.at /weekly.php?issue=20050627 (6162 words)

	[Desktop Commit] r2 - in trunk: . pills pills/backgrounds pills/backgrounds/raster pills/icon-themes ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Next message: [Desktop Commit] r3 - in trunk/pills:.
		Run `./configure --help' +for details on some of the pertinent environment variables.
		Lo scambio dellâ€™Opera con altre opere protette dal diritto dâ€™autore, per mezzo della condivisione di file digitali (c.d.
	lists.mockup.org /pipermail/desktop-commit/2005-May/000001.html (8283 words)

	Trolltech Sponsors Major KDE Contributor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		This arrangement will enable Aaron to devote his full time and attention to KDE software projects such as Plasma, which aims to reshape the desktop, as well as to engage in greater Open Source community participation and support.
		It brings Linux to the desktop, and thus it is a major day-to-day working environment at Trolltech.
		"KDE", "K Desktop Environment", "KDE Dot News" and "got the dot?" are trademarks of KDE e.V. for The KDE Project.
	dot.kde.org /1123198410 (1512 words)

	Ohio LinuxFest 2005 - Program Guide
		Their combined tenure in the computer industry amounts to over 40 years with experience in analysis, design, project management, and implementation from the desktop to the mainframe.
		Learn how to use Linux to maintain a fully redundant network environment, build a highly available IP router, and expand upon existing infrastructure with Linux devices.
		Discussion of the benefits and limitations of the mainframe environment relative to distributed RISC and CISC hardware.
	home.neo.rr.com /meffie/ohiolinux/olf05-program-guide.html (2811 words)

	Re: [linux] Eterno dilemma: Kde, Gnome, WM, Flux....
		in 2 anni e mezzo non l'ho mai cambiato.
		è che kde, a differenza di gnome, non comprende solo il desktop
		environment e qualche programma di utilità, ma comprende una serie
	lurker.oltrelinux.com /message/20050305.130648.e0ced646.en.html (354 words)

	Claudio Redaelli: Info, News, Links and more ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		This is a major bonus when you need to remember a large number of passwords over time, which is a pretty common condition for admins and for users who work in environments that require a new password at regular intervals.
		Symphony OS uses a desktop called "Mezzo" instead of KDE or Gnome and has a totally different, but very interesting look and feel.
		Computerworld Australia: Kennards Shifts 400 Desktops to Linux - National equipment hire company Kennards Hire will migrate more than 400 desktops to Linux in a national deployment of the open source operating system...
	www.cscs.ch /~redaelli/news.html (3725 words)

	\| Desktops News Added on May 16, 2005 \| Latest Technology Updates from TechRepublic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Microsoft's new desktop toolbar, released today in its final version, adds several new features, but is missing the tabbed browsing...
		Microsoft today put its desktop search engine into high gear, delivering a set of tools that lets users quickly locate...
		The MSN Search Toolbar enables people to search their desktops from within applications, including Microsoft Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer and...
	updates.com /topic.aspx?topic=4&archive=20050516 (532 words)

	Debian - Debian at GUI Linux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		It is essentially a snapshot of Debian sarge as of May 2005 that includes an easy-to-use, graphical installer and a fully integrated GNOME desktop environment.
		The desktop is called Mezzo which is built over FVWM which all comes together in a very easy to use easy to navigate and likable desktop.
		My father is in his late 60s, and has never used a computer before, though he has seen others use them.
	guilinux.com /?siteid=5 (994 words)

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