Tips and Tricks for Linux Mint 11

Editions for Linux Mint 11 "Katya" 
Desktop environments: LXDE and gnome
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This is the official Linux Mint User Guide, available in many languages in both PDF and ODT formats:
Download link: http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation.php
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If you have the Linux Mint system which comes with the default Gnome desktop environment installed in your PC, you might find these tips and tricks useful for working with the system.
Note: The steps described in this article work with Linux Mint 11 and Linux Mint 10.
Start - Herramientas del sistema - Soporte de idiomas

or
sudo gnome-language-selector

Panel

• Pin Programs to the Panel
• Set Fully Transparent Panel
• Set Preferences for the Start Menu
• Enable Superbar
• Change Font Type and Color of Panel Clock

Window

• Open Up a Window in Center
• Roll Up and Down a Window
• Customize the Theme
• Set Aero Glass Effect
• Enable Aero Snap (Linux Mint 10 only)

Desktop

• Hide Drive Icons on the Desktop
• Change Wallpapers Automatically

File Manager

• Set a Default View in File Manager
• Create an Advanced File Manager

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Add or Change Keyboard Shortcuts
• Terminate Unresponsive Programs
• Re-start System without Rebooting

Sound

• Set Sound Output
• Disable or Change Login Sound

Add Fonts, Screenlets and More Software

• Install Extra Fonts
• Install Screenlets
• Add More Useful Software

Drive and Partition

• Auto Mount Drives at System Startup
• Manually Mount a USB Drive
• Name or Label a Partition

Startup and Shutdown

• Auto Start Up an Application
• Change Default Boot Options
• Remove Old Linux Kernel, Clean Up Boot Menu
• Auto Shutdown the System