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Wubi - Install Ubuntu Linux Like a Windows Application

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Easy way for Windows users to try out Linux by installing it like any other Windows application.

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The wget Command For Downloading Websites

Friday July 18, 2008
The wget utility uses the HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols to download files, web pages, or entire websites. For example if you have intermittent Internet access you can use wget to download the content of websites you are interested in and want to read. You can then browse these web sites without being online. Read more..

GIMPshop: The GIMP Graphics Package With Photoshop Look-And-Feel

Thursday July 17, 2008
One of the major graphics programs in the free software domain has been GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It has similar capabilities as Adobe Photoshop and can be used for a variety of tasks, including photo editing and image composition. GIMPshop is a derivative of GIMP specifically designed to ease the transition for Photoshop users. Read more...

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