diff --git a/devlog/2024-01-29-dont-call-me-mate.md b/devlog/2024-01-29-dont-call-me-mate.md index d45e98cbb..a39a8d421 100644 --- a/devlog/2024-01-29-dont-call-me-mate.md +++ b/devlog/2024-01-29-dont-call-me-mate.md @@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ tags: [MATE, devlog, solus] hide_table_of_contents: false --- -Back in our [4.4 release post](https://getsol.us/2023/07/08/solus-4-4-released/) we announced that Solus would stop shipping a MATE ISO, mostly because MATE showed no signs of moving away from X11 and towards wayland. At the beginning of this year, we shipped our new XFCE ISO as a beta. And now we're getting ready to ship the _Solus MATE Transition Tool_ to move existing users off of MATE. +Back in our [4.4 release post](https://getsol.us/2023/07/08/solus-4-4-released/) we announced that Solus would stop shipping a MATE ISO, mostly because MATE showed no signs of moving away from X11 and towards wayland. At the beginning of this year, we shipped our new Xfce ISO as a beta. And now we're getting ready to ship the _Solus MATE Transition Tool_ to move existing users off of MATE. ## The problem -MATE and XFCE are similar enough that eager Solusians can, and have, installed XCFE on their MATE machines with nothing more than a couple of `eopkg` commands. We're pretty sure our resident `bash` script enthusiast (ermo) could hammer out a working transition script in an evening. But we want a more polished experience. We know _you_ follow Solus news; after all, you're reading this. However, we assume there are users who dutifully update their systems, but have no interest in keeping up with our blog posts. How do we get their attention and prompt them to move away from MATE? +MATE and Xfce are similar enough that eager Solusians can, and have, installed XCFE on their MATE machines with nothing more than a couple of `eopkg` commands. We're pretty sure our resident `bash` script enthusiast (ermo) could hammer out a working transition script in an evening. But we want a more polished experience. We know _you_ follow Solus news; after all, you're reading this. However, we assume there are users who dutifully update their systems, but have no interest in keeping up with our blog posts. How do we get their attention and prompt them to move away from MATE? ## Introducing the Solus MATE Transition Tool @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ These screenshots are current as of the publishing of this post, we may change t ![MATE Transition Tool Launch](img/2024-01-29-dont-call-me-mate/MTT-launch.png) -3. Users select either Solus Budgie or Solus XFCE. The tool installs the selected edition, removes MATE, and prompts for a reboot +3. Users select either Solus Budgie or Solus Xfce. The tool installs the selected edition, removes MATE, and prompts for a reboot 4. The tool removes itself after a successful transition. Simple. At least, that's what we want users to think. diff --git a/docs/user/contributing/style.md b/docs/user/contributing/style.md index 6344836be..39dea3965 100644 --- a/docs/user/contributing/style.md +++ b/docs/user/contributing/style.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ console.log("Hello, world!"); - Solus Budgie - Solus GNOME - Solus Plasma - - Solus XFCE + - Solus Xfce - Repositories - Avoid using terms such as _repo_, or _monorepo_, use the specific repository name instead. - Example: "The packages repository", instead of "The monorepo". diff --git a/docs/user/editions/mate/index.md b/docs/user/editions/mate/index.md index 5d1770bdc..1e66f5dde 100644 --- a/docs/user/editions/mate/index.md +++ b/docs/user/editions/mate/index.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ summary: A quick introduction to the MATE Edition of Solus :::caution -The MATE Edition is deprecated. XFCE has been included to replace it. See the Solus 4.4 blog post [here](https://getsol.us/2023/07/08/solus-4-4-released/) +The MATE Edition is deprecated. Xfce has been included to replace it. See the Solus 4.4 blog post [here](https://getsol.us/2023/07/08/solus-4-4-released/) ::: diff --git a/docs/user/editions/xfce/configuration.md b/docs/user/editions/xfce/configuration.md index c388a71f5..e0f43369f 100644 --- a/docs/user/editions/xfce/configuration.md +++ b/docs/user/editions/xfce/configuration.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ --- title: Configuration -summary: Help for configuring XFCE on Solus +summary: Help for configuring Xfce on Solus --- # Configuration -TODO: Add configuration snippets for XFCE +TODO: Add configuration snippets for Xfce diff --git a/docs/user/editions/xfce/index.md b/docs/user/editions/xfce/index.md index 482f68df2..e44663f86 100644 --- a/docs/user/editions/xfce/index.md +++ b/docs/user/editions/xfce/index.md @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ --- -title: XFCE -summary: A quick introduction to the XFCE Edition of Solus +title: Xfce +summary: A quick introduction to the Xfce Edition of Solus --- -# XFCE Desktop +# Xfce Desktop -![Solus XFCE](/img/XFCE.jpg) +![Solus Xfce](/img/Xfce.jpg) -XFCE is provided by the XFCE Edition of Solus. It is described as: +Xfce is provided by the Xfce Edition of Solus. It is described as: > Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user friendly. @@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ Here are some links related to this project that you may find helpful: - [Blog](https://blog.xfce.org) - [Support](https://gitlab.xfce.org) -[Go to XFCE Configuration](configuration) +[Go to Xfce Configuration](configuration) -[Go to XFCE Tips and Tricks](tips-and-tricks) +[Go to Xfce Tips and Tricks](tips-and-tricks) diff --git a/docs/user/editions/xfce/tips-and-tricks.md b/docs/user/editions/xfce/tips-and-tricks.md index 2bfbb0de7..3a1c9a89a 100644 --- a/docs/user/editions/xfce/tips-and-tricks.md +++ b/docs/user/editions/xfce/tips-and-tricks.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- title: Tips and Tricks -summary: Helpful tips and tricks for using XFCE on Solus +summary: Helpful tips and tricks for using Xfce on Solus --- # Tips and Tricks -## XFCE Keyboard Shortcuts +## Xfce Keyboard Shortcuts TODO: Provide a table of short-cuts like we did for Budgie -TODO: Add a few other tips and tricks useful to XFCE users +TODO: Add a few other tips and tricks useful to Xfce users diff --git a/docs/user/quick-start/default-applications.md b/docs/user/quick-start/default-applications.md index 7f1484ee0..cf123590c 100644 --- a/docs/user/quick-start/default-applications.md +++ b/docs/user/quick-start/default-applications.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Each Linux desktop environment has its own graphical application for managing fi | Budgie | Nemo | | GNOME | GNOME Files (formerly Nautilus) | | Plasma | Dolphin | -| XFCE | Nemo | +| Xfce | Nemo | ### Nemo @@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ Finnish language support is provided by installing `libreoffice-voikko`. After i | Budgie | Rhythmbox | | GNOME | Rhythmbox | | Plasma | Elisa | -| XFCE | Rhythmbox | +| Xfce | Rhythmbox | ### Rhythmbox @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ Finnish language support is provided by installing `libreoffice-voikko`. After i | Budgie | Celluloid (formerly GNOME MPV) | | GNOME | Celluloid (formerly GNOME MPV) | | Plasma | Haruna | -| XFCE | Parole | +| Xfce | Parole | ### Celluloid diff --git a/docs/user/software/desktops/index.md b/docs/user/software/desktops/index.md index 5e7047c3d..a05a1f13e 100644 --- a/docs/user/software/desktops/index.md +++ b/docs/user/software/desktops/index.md @@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ summary: Quick guides on switching between or installing additional Desktop Envi # Desktop Environments -Solus offers a [multitude of desktop environments](https://getsol.us/solus/experiences/), ranging from the feature-rich and modern Budgie to the traditional XFCE experience. It is recommended to use the ISO for a specific desktop environment but it is possible to install them afterwards if you wish to do try one out. +Solus offers a [multitude of desktop environments](https://getsol.us/solus/experiences/), ranging from the feature-rich and modern Budgie to the traditional Xfce experience. It is recommended to use the ISO for a specific desktop environment but it is possible to install them afterwards if you wish to do try one out. WARNING: Do NOT attempt to install ANY other desktop environments next to KDE Plasma Desktop. This scenario is NOT supported and you will be told so in no uncertain terms if asking for support. ## Budgie -The flagship desktop environment / experience of Solus is Budgie. If you have installed either our GNOME or XFCE editions, you can try out and install Budgie by running the following command: +The flagship desktop environment / experience of Solus is Budgie. If you have installed either our GNOME or Xfce editions, you can try out and install Budgie by running the following command: ```bash # Do NOT attempt to do this if you are running the KDE Plasma Desktop version of Solus! @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ sudo eopkg install -c desktop.budgie ## GNOME Shell -Solus offers a GNOME Shell experience that ships out-of-the-box with a variety of extensions. If you have installed either our Budgie or XFCE editions, you can try out and install GNOME Shell by running the following commands: +Solus offers a GNOME Shell experience that ships out-of-the-box with a variety of extensions. If you have installed either our Budgie or Xfce editions, you can try out and install GNOME Shell by running the following commands: ```bash # Do NOT attempt to do this if you are running the KDE Plasma Desktop version of Solus! @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ sudo eopkg install gdm gnome-shell gnome-desktop-branding :::caution -We plan to deprecate the MATE Desktop, for a similar experience, consider XFCE. +We plan to deprecate the MATE Desktop, for a similar experience, consider Xfce. ::: @@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ Solus offers the MATE desktop environment / experience, tailored to advanced use sudo eopkg install -c desktop.mate ``` -## XFCE +## Xfce -Solus offers the XFCE desktop environment for users preferring a more lightweight experience. It is recommended for existing MATE users. You can install XFCE with the following command: +Solus offers the Xfce desktop environment for users preferring a more lightweight experience. It is recommended for existing MATE users. You can install Xfce with the following command: ```bash # Do NOT attempt to do this if you are running the KDE Plasma Desktop version of Solus! diff --git a/docs/user/software/networking/samba.md b/docs/user/software/networking/samba.md index ec2ae2ffd..5c54cbfe0 100644 --- a/docs/user/software/networking/samba.md +++ b/docs/user/software/networking/samba.md @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ In order to support user-managed (as opposed to system-managed) shares, Samba pr ### GUI - configuring shares via file manager plugins -The default Solus configuration was written with the `nemo-share` (Budgie and XFCE), `nautilus-share` (GNOME), and `kdenetwork-filesharing` (Plasma) file manager plugins in mind. These plugins allow the user to share folders in an easy and convenient way. +The default Solus configuration was written with the `nemo-share` (Budgie and Xfce), `nautilus-share` (GNOME), and `kdenetwork-filesharing` (Plasma) file manager plugins in mind. These plugins allow the user to share folders in an easy and convenient way. All you need to do is to install either the `caja-extensions` package (which includes the `caja-share` plugin), the `kdenetwork-filesharing` package, the `nautilus-share` package or the `nemo-share` package from the Software Center and enable the relevant Samba services. @@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ sudo eopkg install nautilus-share # Plasma sudo eopkg install kdenetwork-filesharing -# XFCE +# Xfce sudo eopkg install nemo-share ``` diff --git a/src/components/editions/index.tsx b/src/components/editions/index.tsx index b0db98857..65dd89a58 100644 --- a/src/components/editions/index.tsx +++ b/src/components/editions/index.tsx @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ const Editions = [ ), }, { - name: "XFCE", + name: "Xfce", url: "xfce", urlConfig: "xfce/configuration", urlTips: "xfce/tips-and-tricks", diff --git a/static/img/XFCE.jpg b/static/img/Xfce.jpg similarity index 100% rename from static/img/XFCE.jpg rename to static/img/Xfce.jpg