Tue, 14/02/2012 - 18:28 | 
webupd8.org
Razor Qt, a new lightweight desktop environment that uses Qt, has reached version 0.4.1.
The new version brings 3 new components: razor-policykit, razor-power (power management tool) and razor-autosuspend (a tool to suspend/wake-up laptops on Lid events or power status events) as well as some panel improvements:
- the panel can be moved
- configurable panel width and height
- the clock now uses a new simple calendar
Other changes:
- XDG autostart and Razor-qt autostart feature improved
- Session: limit auto-repeat attempts when application crashes frequently
- many minor updates and improvements
To install Razor Qt in Ubuntu, use the commands below:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:razor-qt/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install razorqtThen log out and then select Razor Desktop (with the desired WM) from the login screen.
Tags: Mon, 19/12/2011 - 17:58 | webupd8.org
Razor Qt is a new lightweight desktop environment - think of it as an early LXDE, but using Qt. It doesn't come with a display manager or window manager and its developers recommend using it with Openbox, but it should work with any WM, like Kwin, Metacity, etc.
The latest version - 0.4 -, brings some important improvements such as (very) basic configuration tools, razor-runner program (a tool for launching applications), a menu as well as some panel plugins such as removable media (for mounting and unmounting removable media), a screensaver/lock screen plugin and a show desktop plugin.
