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Guake: An FPS-Style Terminal for Your Linux Box

Friday, April 13th, 2012 – running time 04:30

Pimp your Gnome desktop with this First Person Shooter inspired terminal emulator.

If you're a linux user and a fan of the first person shooter style top-down debug consoles then you're going to love Guake.

Still in active development and similar to Tilda or Yaakuake for KDE, Guake is a must have addition to any Gnome desktop. The setup process couldn't be easier. On a Debian based system like Ubuntu or Mint:

sudo apt-get install guake

You'll find Guake installed under Applications > Accessories. When run for the first time you'll be prompted to press F12 to toggle visibility. The appearance and keyboard shortcuts can be changed to suite you by right-clicking within the Quake terminal and choosing Preferences.

Be sure to also run gnome-session-properties and check the box next to Guake in the list to have it run when Gnome starts up.

What terminal emulators are rocking your world? Email us - tips@hak5.org. And be sure to check out our sister show Hak5.

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Show Title:
HakTip
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Whether you're a beginner or a pro, HakTip is essential viewing for current and aspiring hackers, computer enthusiasts, and IT professionals. With a how-to approach to all things Information Technology, HakTip breaks down the core concepts, tools, and techniques of Linux, Wireless Networks, Systems Administration, and more
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How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
May 23, 2011
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