Ubuntu

# aptitude search gvim* search

# apt-get update
# apt-get upgrade

# apt-get install wmaker unhappy with ubuntu gui management
database locked # dpkg --configure -a

# aptitude

# rpm -i <xxx>.rpm install software
# rpm -e <xxx> erase software

Package History

apt-get install wxMaxima
apt-get install xfe
apt-get install octave3.2
apt-get install rmp
apt-get install vim-gtk*     for gvim
apt-get install subversion
apt-get install chkrootkit
get-apt install nmap
apt-get install x11-app*
apt-get install gnash
apt-get install filezilla
apt-get install maxima
apt-get install sage*
apt-get intall blender
apt-get install CGAL*
apt-get install gimp


Window Maker

Does not recognise new network plugged in, keeps previous configuration.
# /etc/init.d/networking stop
# /etc/init.d/networking start
suggested, not successful however disconnecting the cable
# start networking
reconnecting the new ether cable
# start networking
worked. However after suspending Eee PC with Fn-Zz broke.
# service networking stop/start

Misc

Windows (size) too big for the screen. e.g. working on EeePC. alt+left click to drag window.