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Using Layers With The Gimp

If you do any image creation or editing you know that layers are one of the most important tools you can use. With layers you add depth, complexity, and create an ease of editing you wouldn't have otherwise. In this Bright Hub article you will learn...

Upgrade or Fresh Linux Installation - Which is Best?

If you are considering an upgrade of your favorite Linux distribution, you have two methods: A distribution upgrade or fresh installation. You have a solid running installation but you want to enjoy the new features. Which method is the best route...

Backup Linux Partitions with Partimage

If you do any Linux administration you know how important it is to backup not only data but entire (or portions of) disks. By backing up entire disks you can restore a machine from disaster. In this Bright Hub article you will learn how to backup...

Let IPtables Help Secure Your Linux Box

Linux is one of the most secure operating systems available. One of the reasons for this tight security is iptables. This command allows you to specify the security of your machine on a very granular level. This entry to the Brighthub Linux Command Line...

Linux Applications: The GIMP

The Gimp is to Linux what Photoshop is to Windows and Mac. The Gimp is a very powerful image editor application that is not only available on Linux, but Windows and OS X as well. It's feature-rich, powerful, expandable, and won't bring your machine...

Linux Command Line: which

The Linux 'which' command is one of the lesser used commands, but when you need to know the full path to a command, which is the fastest way to find out. This entry to the Linux Command Line series will introduce you to the which command.

Desktop Linux: Compiz

If you're looking for a desktop that will wow your friends and family (and bring fun back to your computing experience) then Compiz, the 3D Linux desktop, is everything you need. This article introduces you to a new type of desktop.

Linux Applications: GnuCash

If you are accustomed to keeping your personal or business finances on your PC, and you're concerned that Linux doesn't have a solution for you, worry no more. GnuCash is a personal and business finance manager that...

Linux Applications: OpenOffice

The OpenOffice suite of office tools is to Linux what Microsoft Office is to Windows. Only OpenOffice does Office one better - it's free. This application is a must-have for any Linux user.

Linux Command Line: locate

Linux has a number of tools that will help you find your files. One of the most powerful of those tools is "locate". With the ability to search the entire file system, locate can find even the most obfuscated of files buried deep within the hierarchy...