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Great Ubuntu Tips for Linux Power Users

One of the biggest issues facing someone who has obtained some degree of expertise is maintaining an awareness of tips and tricks that are current.  Practice them whenever you find a list, see what you think, and learn the intricacies of how they work.  One recent list from the great folks at MakeUseOf.com was 15 Great Ubuntu Tips for Linux Power Users .

I thought I would illustrate a quick check down the features to pick up a few things.  Don’t worry about trying everything on the list, or remembering each, that is a trip for beginner.  Bookmark the article, try the items you know have been nagging at you recently, and learn one thing you can put into practice frequently to increase your effectiveness.  What did I try?…

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August 12th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Ubuntu | Leave a comment

Ubuntu Tweak

Ubuntu Tweak is an application designed to config Ubuntu easier for everyone.  

At present, It is only designed for Ubuntu GNOME Desktop, and often follows the newest Ubuntu distribution.

I found it very interesting and useful to install and tweak some settings, whether I keep up with using it or simply go back and and work things [...]

July 27th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Ubuntu | Leave a comment

Turn your Ubuntu Desktop into a Video Studio

1. AvideMux

Avidemux is a simple video editor which is extensively used for video applications in Ubuntu. You can cut ,filter and encode your video task. It has support for AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF as it has pretty much codecs bundled.

2. CinePaint

Cinepaint is a very useful and user friendly video editing application which supports 8 , 16 bit and 32 bit color channels. It is also used for retouching motion pictures frame by frame with features like wire background plates, rig removal, dirt removal, render repair and painting 3D model textures.

3. Cinelerra

How can I ever miss this one? Well, Cinelerra is yet another free Ubuntu app which can do capturing, compositing,  and editing of audio and video files with sample level accuracy.

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May 23rd, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Ubuntu | Leave a comment

More Ubuntu Kung Fu

Lifehacker’s Gina Trapani posts a book excerpt from Ubuntu Kung Fu that is a must to read and try for everyone who is trying to learn some of the power linux tips and practice on Ubuntu.

Archive copy posted below, start with Lifehacker.
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March 28th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Ubuntu | Leave a comment
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