Links 9/4/2014: Instructionals
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2014-04-09 18:52:19 UTC
- Modified: 2014-04-09 18:52:19 UTC
Linux-based distributions support live session which means you can run an entire operating system from the DVD or USB without installing anything on the hard drive. A user can use all programs which come pre-installed with the operating system, which may vary from one operating system to another. It’s a very neat way of testing Linux without formatting your hard drive. It’s also a safe way of doing sensitive work when you don’t want to leave any trace on the machine.
Several decent video editors are available on the Linux platform. Kdenlive, OpenShot, Cinelerra and Pitivi are those that come to mind as "big players" in an admittedly small market. I've used them all through the years, with varying levels of success. A frustration of mine is that invariably, I end up using a proprietary video editing suite like iMovie or Final Cut Pro when I have to do a larger project. As an open-source enthusiast, that doesn't settle well with me.
As you may already know, LaTeX is an extremely useful document markup language. Whether it is for a research paper, a math homework, a presentation, or a fancy resume, LaTeX is pretty much the go to language. However, its syntax can be a bit confusing at first, and it is recommended, at least in the beginning, to use a LaTeX editor software. Now I know that a real purist would do everything using Vim or Emacs, and please put those stones down. Some LaTex editors on Linux are actually pretty well thought and can prove to be quite useful too. I will present to you three of those editors, which in my opinion are worth a shot as their philosophies are different, and appropriate and to any situations.
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