Not sure if any of you have seen this, but here is a link. I just can't see where loading the OS and every app with additional code to do a 'smart search ahead' using fuzzy logic can possibly be beneficial to the actual work I want to perform with the app.   What's everybody's opinion on this?   http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/beyond-the-desktop-ubuntu-linuxs-new-head-up-display/10204?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE

Biff About the only real changes to the default apps I would suggest would be gThumb or Mirage instead of Fotoxx and possibly including the 'Update Manager'. Not necessarily autostarting 'Update Manager', but simply included. I have no problem performing updates via Synaptic, but I did make sure to install it on the PC I just loaded WattOS on for a friend. She's not extremely computer savvy so I figured it would be best to just show her how to launch 'Update Manager'.

Noorali, I have never tried using the Snap feature on any install I have had. However, as I understand it, the only way to incorporate a Windows Snap in Linux is to use either Kwin, Compiz, or ctrlwm. From what I've seen and read, any of those would require considerable additional packages to be installed and would most certainly use more of your system resources. If I'm incorrect on this, somebody holler. As for making it easier to multi task, wouldn't placing the 'workspace switcher' on the panel offer a suitable solution? Not quite like Snap, but might at least work for your backpacking trip.   . This post was edited by Steve Hardesty at January 3, 2012 5:35:04 AM PST

Seems to me that installing and using KDE kind of defeats the whole idea of using less power. KDE sure won't help you save battery power.

I also install several different apps to use, but it's easily done via Synaptic. Is there a real need to load WattOS with lots of additional apps? I prefer Firefox and Thunderbird, and always have the GIMP, gThumb, Phatch, and Kompozer installed to use. All are readily available in the Ubuntu repositories.