Issue #104 / Jul 2009

PROGRAMMING: Perl: Tracking Online Orders

Perl keeps track of online orders

A distributed database based on the distributed Git version control system relies on a Perl script to help users track Internet orders. When the goods arrive, purchasers update their stock counts, wherever they may be at the time.

LINUXUSER: XMind Mind Mapper

Structuring projects with XMind

Mind mapping programs let you visualize projects and plans on your PC. If you want to work more efficiently, you'll want to keep the free XMind for Linux in mind.

LINUXUSER: Makagiga

RSS reader, to-do list, drawing pad, and more

Makagiga includes a bulletin board, an RSS reader, a notebook, a calendar, and a task scheduler, with all the components intelligently linked.

LINUXUSER: Workspace: Reminders and Microblogs

Managing reminders and microblogs in OpenOffice

If you spend a lot of time in OpenOffice, you can use it to remind you of deadlines or to update your microblog.

LINUXUSER: Command Line: Customizing Bash

Take control of the command line

Ease into your comfort zone with these tips for customizing Bash.

COMMUNITY: Doghouse: Quality Software Engineering

Quality software engineering

When it comes to software engineering, we need more of it.

COMMUNITY: Free Software Projects

An up-to-date overview of free software and its makers

Voice over IP on the Internet gives communication a personal touch, but it takes applications like Cheese and WebcamStudio to exploit the creative potential of Internet telephony.