Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1: PreviewThe first beta build of Ubuntu 12.10 drops Unity 2D, retains Nautilus 3.4 and adds a new Dash preview, a Photo lens and new centralised Online Accounts management.September 7, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Lightworks V11 for Windows: First TakeA free Windows version of the industrial-strength video editor Lightworks has just been released, with a Linux release promised very soon. It's a teaser to encourage users to purchase upgrades to the Pro version.September 6, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Developer
Badgeville adds gamification platform to DrupalWebsites powered by the popular open-source CMS can now create a more 'sticky' experience with Badgeville's user engagement tools.September 3, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Vector graphics shoot-out: Illustrator v open-sourceWe wrap up our investigation of vector graphics editors with a look at Adobe's Illustrator, along with a selection of more specialist applications, including Microsoft's Visio and the free, open-source LibreOffice Draw.August 28, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Ubuntu 12.04.1: LTS maintenance releaseThe current LTS release of the Ubuntu operating system will shortly get its first maintenance release — one of four due over its five-year support lifetime.August 14, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Linux
Vector graphics shoot-out: Inkscape v CorelDRAWVector-based images are the mainstay of digital graphic design. In this two-part article we compare some of the best free and open-source software (FOSS) for creating and manipulating (primarily 2D) vector images with the equivalent proprietary offerings.August 13, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
FOSS v proprietary software: Website creationAdobe's Dreamweaver is widely used by web developers, but it won't suit Linux users or those on tight budgets. Free and open-source (FOSS) alternatives are available, but how do they match up?July 2, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Developer
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: The morning afterHaving reviewed Precise Pangolin (Ubuntu 12.04), we gave it the responsibility of running on a work PC rather than a beta testing system. Here are some further observations on the latest LTS (Long Term Support) release.May 11, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Enterprise Software
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is an extremely solid, usable, fast and secure desktop Linux OS. It continues to hone the Unity user interface introduced in earlier releases, and also migrates to a new version of the kernel.April 26, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Enterprise Software
After Effects CS6After Effects CS6 offers a flexible user interface, a new cacheing system, ray tracing, 3D camera tracking, mask feathering, rolling shutter repair, and more.April 23, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight in Developer