Non-linear video editing software: Open-source alternatives to Abobe Premiere Pro CCAdobe's shift to subscription-based cloud distribution for its flagship creative applications has left its customers with a dilemma: pay a hefty monthly/yearly subscription; carry on as long as possible with the last non-subscription version; switch to Premiere Elements; or abandon Adobe altogether. We examine some of the open-source alternatives to Premiere Pro CC.March 11, 2014 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Lightworks 11.1.1 for Windows and 11.5 beta for Linux, First Take: Cross-platform video editingEditShare bills Lightworks as a 'Hollywood-strength editor designed by editors for editors', but earlier beta releases of the Linux version have been disappointing. The latest beta sees this cross-platform video editor finally starting to live up to its promises.November 25, 2013 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Ubuntu Touch First Take: OS convergence comes into focusWith the release of the Ubuntu Touch Preview and the Ubuntu SDK, along with the thinking revealed by the Edge project, Canonical's plans for operating system convergence by April 2014 are gradually taking shape.August 27, 2013 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
Ubuntu 13.04 'Raring Ringtail': Beta 1 previewDespite having cut back on the milestone releases, the Beta 1 release for Ubuntu 13.04, codenamed Raring Ringtail, has appeared on schedule. As yet, though, there's not a great deal new to report.March 14, 2013 by Terry Relph-Knight in Open Source
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
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
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