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Free Video Editor

Posted: September 11, 2011 in Linux
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Yes there is a free video editor. Lightworks beta is not just free but it is full featured.  It has been used on such films as the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech and the critically acclaimed Hanna.

Simpler Is Better

Posted: May 13, 2011 in Linux
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I’ve try the new Ubuntu 11.04 and I think it is an OK OS but for me and my purposes I am going to stick with Linux Mint 10. Linux Mint is like the Energizer bunny, it keeps goin and goin.  Ubuntu 11.04 is terrific if you like a flashy user interface.

Ubuntu 11.04 First Impressions

Posted: April 30, 2011 in Linux
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Yesterday I downloaded Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal and I installed it on my desktop first. I did not have any time to play with it because I had to go to work. Today I installed it on my laptop. The install is very easy. You might say effortless.

The Winner Mint 10

Posted: April 2, 2011 in Linux
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I’ve been using Linux Mint 10 on my laptop for a while now and found it to be completely reliable. I’ve been using some form of Linux on it for about 4 years. I have now installed Mint 10 on my desktop. I don’t find Windows reliable. There is always some issue. Lately there is [...]

Ubuntu Installer for Windows

Posted: February 13, 2010 in Linux
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You can setup a dual boot Windows-Ubuntu Linux system  no muss, no fuss. You hardly need any technical skills at all to this with WUBI (Windows Ubuntu Installer). There is a WUBI installer on all Ubuntu Disk but you have to have some skill to create the disk or boot to the disk but you [...]

Linux Mint

Posted: May 15, 2009 in Linux
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I need a Linux that is lightweight. One that can run on old machines. I can install it and not spend a lot of time configuring. I think I have found it in Linux Mint. The one CD install loads most of the common applications like: Firefox, GIMP, Open Office, media players and CODECs. The [...]