Issue #95 / Oct 2008

Cover Theme: Green IT

DVD: Fedora 9

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PROGRAMMING: Processing

Creating graphic animations with Processing

The Java application known as Processing can make a computer artist of a non-programmer. We'll show you how to create moving objects and publish a Flash-style applet.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: Automating Color Correction

Automate your color correction with a Perl script

If you have grown tired of manually correcting color-casted images (as described in last month's Perl column), you might appreciate a script that automates this procedure.

LINUXUSER: RawTherapee

Processing RAW files with RawTherapee

RAW format images offer more options for editing than JPEG formats – RawTherapee brings this potential to Linux.

LINUXUSER: Gnome Commander

Alternative file manager for Gnome

Twenty years ago, Peter Norton created a simple file manager with a split-view display. Can Gnome Commander inherit the veteran's crown?

LINUXUSER: Gnome Do

Launching programs and actions with Gnome Do

Information at your fingertips with actions to match – Gnome Do merges search engine and application launcher functionality to create a new and convenient tool.

LINUXUSER: Workspace: Taking Notes

A look at note-taking applications

Although there are quite a few note-taking applications to choose from, we'll show you why NoteCase and NoteFinder should be at the top of your list.

COMMUNITY: Doghouse: Player Piano Rolls

Alas, my love, you do me wrong

maddog finds out that copyright prevents preserving paper player piano rolls.

COMMUNITY: LugRadio Live UK

LugRadio Live Wolverhampton 2008

Popular podcast goes out with a gong but will return with a new mascot.

COMMUNITY: OSCON 2008

Open source enthusiasts sweep into Portland

O'Reilly's annual OSCON event attracted a range of open source enthusiasts who were treated to impressive keynotes, a range of "lightening talks," and plenty of in-depth technical sessions.

COMMUNITY: Free Software Projects

An up-to-date look at free software and its makers

Sweet Home 3D gives you classy interior design on most operating systems and in the real world. We'll show you how to experiment with interiors without moving the furniture.

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