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June 9th, 2008

KToon for your animation needs

Speaking of graphics and tools, I read about a software called KToon. It allows you to make 2D animation and you could export the files in SWF and PNG formats. You’ve got a grid where you could draw on each frame and you even have an ‘onion skin’ mode so that you see the […]

By Clair -- 2 comments

June 8th, 2008

When you can choose your own laptop, get something supported

As much as there are ways to use the built-in wifi on my laptop. There’s fwcutter and ndiswrapper. Actually, my dilemma with it is the firmware. I still have to get it from the internet and I can’t because I have problems with my LAN port. :( I’d probably try that tomorrow though, […]

By Clair -- 0 comments

June 2nd, 2008

Look who’s got the latest Ubuntu installer CD

Aya got herself a copy of Ubuntu’s latest release, Hardy Heron.
Ok, maybe it wasn’t really Aya who got herself a copy in the mail but me. However, Aya’s my Pinky and she will represent me on this blog, for now. Shipit is awesome because of things like this. It makes it easier […]

By Clair -- 0 comments

June 1st, 2008

Spot that Linux powered-kiosk/terminal

It would be interesting to have a collection of pictures and a story behind Linux-powered kiosks in your area.
I haven’t been able to take a picture of one yet but I know where I could find two in the city I work in. I know where they are and I have yet to ask […]

By Clair -- 0 comments

June 1st, 2008

New Poll: Where do you get your Linux distros?

Do you buy Linux DVDs online? Or do you ask someone to burn a copy for you? :)
Whether you get them free from magazines, from the Internet or somewhere else, let us know. Especially if you have other sources we don’t know of yet.
My copies are mainly burned CDs or DVDs from friends […]

By Clair -- 5 comments

June 1st, 2008

How NOT to migrate your home/office users into Linux and Open Source apps

My take on the topic How not to be a Linux evangelist but this one in the context of migration:

Don’t change the operating system on the computers without warning. You might incur the wrath of the users. Give them ample time to back up their data, as well as learn something about the new […]

By Clair -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2008

How do you migrate the graphic artists to open source apps and Linux?

If you have a small company with one graphic artist with his own tools, things might not be difficult in terms of resource allocation. But if you’re considering expansion… It’s another matter. You’d have to look at the software that they use. If a lot of your applicants are well-versed in the […]

By Clair -- 9 comments

May 24th, 2008

How to get a copy of a Linux distribution

For those who don’t have internet access, getting a copy of Linux is a pain. You can’t download the ISO for the simple reason that you probably only go to the Internet cafe to browse and email. Thankfully there are avenues even for those with limited bandwidth.

Go lo-fi — ask a friend to […]

By Clair -- 2 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Subnotebook wars? Alpha 400 enters the scene

I saw a blog entry on Slashgear about the Alpha 400. At the moment, I am still looking around to find out what Linux distribution is running on it. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of information from the manufacturer’s official site.
At 250 USD, you might get tempted to buy this ultramobile […]

By Clair -- 0 comments

May 21st, 2008

Marketing Linux in libraries

Speaking of librarians and open source software, there’s a foundation created to bring them to the public. Webpath Technologies, Inc. has announced the creation of Public Software Foundation. They want to distribute open source software to the public via libraries.
I agree with the way that they are distributing open source software because libraries […]

By Clair -- 0 comments