Ubuntu User #18 - Digital Issue

Table of Contents

    Letter from the Editor: Abandon Ship!
    Table of Contents
    Who We All Are: Jono Bacon looks at negative attitudes within the Ubuntu community and how to improve them.
    News
    Ubuntu and Kubuntu 13.04 and Linux Mint 15 “Olivia”

Features

    Coding: Despite what some software companies would have you believe, your computer is more than an appliance ... , and being able to program it yourself is what makes it so much more interesting.
    JavaScript & jQuery: JavaScript has developed into one of the most important programming languages. Knowing its fundamentals can lead to mastery of the Web.
    GNU Parallel: With the snazzy little program GNU Parallel, you can make use of the full power of your multicore CPUs through scripts.
    IDEs for Beginners: Visual programming IDEs ease entry into software development with unique programming concepts, simple commands, and special help facilities.
    Screencasts with Shelr: The Ruby tool Shelr transforms the command line into a movie star for friends of the shell.
    Gnome Outreach Program for Women: This highly successful effort to attract women hackers serves as a model for other open source projects.

Know-How

    Gloobus Preview & Sushi: Two small tools can give you a quick preview of document formats, which can save time and make your life easier.
    Scanning Text with OCR: With the use of a small script, you can convert large amounts of scanned text into PDF files that you can then browse in plain text with typical Linux tools – all thanks to OCR.
    Answerbuntu: Mike Basinger explains how to install Ubuntu on a box with UEFI, solves a pulseaudio bug, and helps install NVidia drivers.
    Apt-get vs. Aptitude: The apt-get and aptitude package managers are part of the standard repertoire of Debian and its derivatives. Which one’s for you?
    Anonymous Surfing with JonDonym: JonDonym lets you surf the Internet anonymously without complicated configurations, even from a live stream.
    2D Animation: Animate your cartoons with these cool tools.

Desktop

    Writing with FocusWriter: If you write a lot, you need to concentrate on the essentials. FocusWriter helps you eliminate all the non-essentials on the screen, so you can give the words your full attention.
    Gnome Shell: Not all Ubuntu users are unreservedly enthusiastic about the Unity desktop. If you don't want to give up on the distribution altogether, consider Ubuntu Gnome 13.04
    Conky System Monitor: What's going on in your system? The little helper Conky clearly summarizes the computer’s vital data.
    Avidemux Video Converter: The easiest way to save space for digital videos is to reach for Avidemux and convert them with just a few mouse clicks.
    Math With GeoGebra: GeoGebra breathes life into dry numbers. With a few clicks, you can discover the beauty of polynomials and functions.

Discovery Guide

    Installing Ubuntu 13.04
    Network and Updates
    Package Management
    Multimedia
    Tips and Tricks