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Feb
14th

Working with Frames and Objects in Scribus

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

A Scribus document consists of a series of objects that are added to a page, and contained within a frame. In addition to the usual cut, copy, and paste functions available in most applications,…


Jan
17th

Working with Images in Scribus

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

Apart from text, images are probably the most commonly used objects in Scribus or any other layout application. The basics of working with images in Scribus are mostly straightforward, but ther…


Dec
6th

Text Frames in Scribus

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

As a layout program, Scribus puts objects in frames so that they can be manipulated more easily. Images, drawing primitives, tables — if it is content, Scribus puts it in a color-coded frame, w…


Dec
1st

Processing With Sound

Author: Dave Phillips | Files under syndicated

Processing
The graphics capabilities of modern computers are truly amazing. Whether you’re viewing an animated Mandelbrot fractal, watching a DVD, designing a highly-detailed 3D image in a CAD p…


Nov
16th

Navigating and Working in Scribus

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

Scribus has mixed reputation among free software users. On the one hand, users are vaguely aware of Scribus as a first-rate application that can hold its own against proprietary counterparts lik…


Nov
9th

The Tools to Create Your Next Great Novel

Author: David Lane | Files under syndicated

November 1st kicks of National Novel Writing Month—a chance for budding authors to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboards, and bang out a 50,000 word (or more) novel in 30 days. Sound …


Oct
25th

5 Myths About OpenOffice.org / LibreOffice

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

Most free software accumulates myths. Most people only know about it second hand (if at all), but few are slowed by the fact that they don’t know what they are talking about.
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Oct
14th

Linux Audio Update: The Fall Fashions

Author: Dave Phillips | Files under syndicated

This week’s entry looks at a unique new audio editor, some important updates, and a very cool programming environment for graphics (and much more). As always, some tasty treats are cooking in t…


Oct
4th

OpenOffice.org Draw: Objects and Their Problems

Author: Bruce Byfield | Files under syndicated

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Oct
1st

REDCap: A Tool for Collecting Clinical Trials Data

Author: Doug.Roberts | Files under syndicated

In the course of my day job I tend to get drawn into interesting niche projects because of my Linux expertise. Recall that the Mothership (that corporate entity located somewhere on the East coa…