DeskTOPia: JWM JWM Window Manager
Jul 31, 2005JWM is a window manager for Linux users who demand an efficient GUI and are not afraid to fire up an editor to get it. If this sounds like the kind of tool you are looking for, read on to discover more about JWM.
more »Inkscape Vector Graphics Vector graphics with Inkscape
Jun 30, 2005When it comes to drawing with the computer, professionals often opt for vector graphics. Inkscape brings the power of vector graphics to Linux users. Our workshop demonstrates how to use the program.
more »KTools: Konqueror 3.4 Working with Konqueror 3.4
Jun 30, 2005Following in the tracks of previous invaders such as Navigator and the Internet Explorer, Konqueror is on a mission conquer the Internet. The KDE 3.4 version of Konqueror is a truly versatile tool that feels at home on the web.
more »DeskTOPia: xdesktopwaves Making waves with xdesktopwaves
Jun 30, 2005If even the most imaginative desktop background is starting to bore you, it’s time for a change. xdesktop waves allows you to change your desktop into a water scape. You can add rain and storms or just drag your mouse to liven things up.
more »ExtendedPDF Creating full-featured PDFs in OpenOffice
May 31, 2005The PDF format has many useful features that make it easier for readers to find their way around large documents, but the native PDF export function in OpenOffice doesn’t allow many of these elements. We’ll show you how to create better PDFs in OpenOffice with the ExtendedPDF macro.
more »Apollon File Sharing with Apollon and GiFT
May 31, 2005The operators of the popular Internet-based file
sharing network, Kazaa, only provide software for
Windows systems, but the GiFT project brings
Kazaa support to Linux.
more »DeskTOPia: Apwal Applications on demand with Apwal program launcher
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with your mouse can have a few
disadvantages. Users lose their
way in nested menu structures,
and desktop icons can become
hidden behind windows. The
Apwal program launcher makes it
easy to launch with a click.
more »Gnome Fonts Managing Gnome Fonts
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recovering. This article explains how Fontconfig, X, and Gnome work together for
a brighter future.
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