Random thoughts and observations
There’s a buzz happening in the Linux world about a new image editor called Pixel. It’s a cross-platform program that also works in Windows and Mac. I’ve got it running successfully in Windows XP and Suse 10. It’s more intuitive and user friendly for Windows converts than the Gimp and has the added advantage for [...]
I’ve created many web banners and buttons with Adobe Illustrator, but this week was the first time I’ve used the program to create a complete web page. The client provides self-contained accommodation in Bright. Clearly there was no need for a content management system and most standard templates are too dull to consider. Using Illustrator [...]
What are your favorite Firefox extensions? I’ve tried many, but there are two I simply MUST install immediately I get Firefox running. They are Add Bookmark Here by Daniel Lindkvist and Gmail Notifier by Doron Rosenberg. I can’t browse without them!
This picture shows how using Spam Arrest has stopped 56 percent of mail from reaching my inbox. The advantage over software, like MailWasher, is that the service is web based and I can check mail from anywhere. Spam Arrest is compatible with a wide variety of email programs including Outlook and Outlook Express. Note: I [...]
I’m a compulsive experimenter now when it comes to Linux. I like to have the latest of everything too, which means I’m constantly updating. I’ve tried several different distros in the past few weeks; the best of them is Kanotix. I’m not a Linux guru and I can’t do much from the command line, so [...]
