I love The GIMP. I use it every day for many different things. I know The GIMP well and have little problem using any aspect of this image manipulation program. There is one task, however, that always throws me for a loop when I have to undertake it: Creating an unfilled circle. You would think [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Published: Jun 29th, 2009
- Comments: 8
Linux Tips: Create an unfilled circle in The GIMP
PagePlus: A better and cheaper DTP program than Publisher
99% of home users will use Microsoft Publisher as their desktop publisher but will be unaware of a free superior package offered by Serif.
PagePlus is a ‘budget’ desktop publishing suite published by Serif. The latest version (PagePlus X3) costs £80 but an older version, PagePlus SE, is offered free-of-charge.
PagePlus SE contains many different paper sizes [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Published: Jan 8th, 2009
- Comments: 9
Using The GIMP With Fewer Windows
After only a couple of articles about The GIMP it is clear there are many users that are still unhappy with the interface. With that in mind I thought I would help users see how simple it is to clean up the interface to make usage even easier.
One of the easiest ways to simplify use [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Published: Jan 5th, 2009
- Comments: 11
Get Graphic with The GIMP
I almost hesitate to offer up any sort of review for the Linux version of Photoshop. Why? I’ve been using it for so long it almost seems unfair to “review” something so familiar. But then I have to step back and remember that not everyone has given The Gimp a go and most probably don’t [...]
Create and edit vector graphics for free
Creating graphics on a computer affordably can prove a difficult task, especially for images besides rasters. Some people need to create images which can be expanded on massive scales; they need a vector editing application. Adobe Illustrator CS4, the leading vector editor for Mac and Windows, costs £567… a pretty high price tag, you must [...]
Reveal the Font that has been used in an image
I’m a little bit of a font addict. Whenever I see a beautiful font in an image or on a website I have to find out which font it is to play around with it and see if I can use it for any of my projects as well. It’s relatively easy to find out [...]
Icon Search Engine
If you do not like to create your own icons with a program like IcoFX Icon Editor you can use the Icon Look search engine instead which provides an easy to use interface and search. The main interface consists of a search form and three links in the footer. The search results are quickly displayed [...]
