Common Threads

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Links to some of the most common topics we move to Dups. Let us know in this thread if there is one you'd like to see here. Thanks.

Note: The categories are not intended to mimic the forums exactly. Topics are intended to make this thread easier to use. Posts will often not be in any corresponding forum.

• Gentoo / Portage / etc.:
  It is right to give them thanks & praise (Gentoo devs, etc.)
  Idea: mass customization of Gentoo with Portage (i.e., "emerge desktop" or "emerge firewall")
  Gentoo Releases (for lack of an older version)
  Gentoo Addictions
  
  
• Networking & Communications (mail, IM, IRC, ...):
  Best mail client?
  What IM client do you use?
  irc progs
  Newsgroup clients
  Blogging software?
  Good FTP Client?
  Your FTP server preference?
  Music and File sharing..
  
  
• Development tools & editors:
  Vim users: post your cool/useful config tips!
  Required Vi vs Emacs discussion (This may not be _the_ thread to use... just came across it.)
  Favorite scripting language?
  Programmes editor
  Text Editor Recommendation
  
  
• Environments (GUI & non-GUI):
  What's your prefered Internet Browser ?
  Linux Memory Management or 'Why is there no free RAM?'
  Console / shell tips & tricks
  Extra informative Bash prompt
  File Manager
  What is your favourite shell?
  Favorite Window Manager?
  Terminal emulator of choice?
  pdf reader
  How dependant are you on X? (GUI v. console, etc.)
  
  
• Multimedia:
  XMMS alternatives?
  best all around movie player?
  Favorite ripping tool?
  what cd burning software?
  best console audio player
  
  
• Other "Technical":
  Laptop Distribution options (for OLD laptops)?
  Laptop Distribution options (NOT for old laptops)?
  What are some of your favorite apps?
  Applications that don't get enough publicity
  The Best Console App Thread
  The Filesystem choice thread
  Uses for old computers?
  
  
• Miscellaneous:
  Wallpaper threads: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  How do you pronounce things?
  What did you name your computer(s) Vol. I, Vol. II, Vol. III, Vol. IV,
  In your ear! (What are you currently listening to)
  The Official Dumb Mistakes Thread (TM), part deux
  Stupid Security Mistakes you have seen
  Personality threads: I have to ask.... What's wrong with you guys?, Introvert? Extrovert? Or what?
  Forums You Frequent Other Than Gentoo Forums
  post your /etc/issue
  Hosting: 1) Can some one help me choose a NON SCAM free webhosting serve, 2) good hosting
  Jokes
  Whats your homepage
  Post your favorite sites/bookmarks
  

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