Focuswriter (sudo apt-get install focuswriter) is a full-screen tool in Ubuntu for distraction-free writing.
http://flattr.com/thing/417372/FocusWriter-1-3-0-Released-Distraction-free-writing-on-Ubuntu You can theme it like so, though I prefer the console-like green on pure black, monospace font. |
http://gottcode.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/even-more-bugs-fixed-in-focuswriter/#comment-276
@Lito: You need to install the package libsdl1.2-mixer to get typewriter sound effects because they are now fully optional.
Okay... so I try "sudo apt-get install libsdl1.2-mixer" but get package not found. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/focuswriter/+bug/897055
According to this bug report, it should just magically be fixed. And according to ubuntu.com, this package is in Precise.
Turns out the package is actually called "libsdl-mixer1.2-dev" for ubuntu. So "sudo apt-get install libsdl-mixer1.2-dev" and yay typewriter sound effects will load.
If you get a package not found error, run "sudo apt-get update" to make sure you have the latest packages. If you still don't see it, Ubuntu Sofware Center > Edit > Software Sources and make sure all the sources under "Ubuntu Software" and "Other Software" are checked.
Hello, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure this is the second time your post saved my Focuswriter, so I just stopped by to say thank you!
thanks for stopping by!
DeleteIt worked like a charm!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the tip!
no problem!
DeleteExcellent. Thank you very much, really did the job!
ReplyDeleteglad you found it useful.
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