Showing posts with label vector linux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vector linux. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Are there enough parts in a computer to create an alphabet book?

Q. I wanted to create an alphabet book and I thought one on the computer would be a great topic! Can someone list out all the parts to a computer spanning the entire alphabet? If so, can someone help me list them out?

Some of them I know include:

C - CPU
M - monitor, mouse

Any help is appreciated!

A. A - Adapter, AMD, Apple, archive, application, anaolog, ASNSI, ASCII, AI, ATAPI
B - Bus, browser, burner, backup, BIOS, batch file, batch processing, boot, bootstrap, buffer, bot, bit, byte, bitmap, binary
C - CPU, Case, cache, card reader, cooling, cooler, CMOS, carpel tunnel, chip, CD, CGI, CMYK, CGA
D - drives, disks, daughterboard, desktop, DOS, digital, dual core, DVD, data, DIN
E - EPROM, executable, ergonomics, EGA
F - Fans, floppy disk/drive, form factor, FOSS, FTP, file, font
G - Graphics, GPU, GUI, Google
H - hard drive/disk, heatsink, hardware, hub, HDMI, HTML
I - Intel, input, inkjet, internet, intranet, IP, ISP, install, icon, ICANN, Ivy Bridge, IDE
J - Jumper, joystick
K - Keyboard, KVM, kernel
L - Link, liquid cooling, LAMP, laser, Linux, LAN, laptop, language
M - monitor, memory, motherboard, microchip, Molex, MAN, mobile, mouse, Mac, MAC, Microsoft, modem, mickey, mini jack
N - net, notebook, notepad
O - Optical disk/drive, oil cooling, open source, OSX, online, offline, operating system, overclock, office suite, OS2, output
P - Processor, productivity suite, printer, parallel, power supply, PSU, PARC, programming, protocol, pixel, PS2, packet, PATA
Q - QWERTY, Quicktime, Quad core
R - RAM, router, RCA, ROM, RGB, raster
S - screen, connector, software, serial, server, switch, SCART, speakers, socket, Sandy Bridge, SDK, shortcut, SATA, scanner
T - Tray, TCP/IP, tower
U - USB, UPS, utility, UNIX
V - volume, video, VGA, vector
W - wire, WIMP, windows, Windows, WAN, web site, WAMP
X - Xerox, XML, XHTML
Y - Y-connector, Yahoo, Y2K
Z - zip, zif

There's a lot more (some obscure as in my list) at http://www.techterms.com/

AAARGGGHHHHH - must stop editing this post. Thanks Abbster, now i'm going to spend half the night thinking of more - and I've gone way off topic.

Is reformatting or rebooting is the answer to my problem caused by a VIRUS?
Q. It all started when I put on my USB (recently borrowed by a friend) and viruses started to enter my PC. I can't play some of my games like Special Force, I can't open my Task Manager, and everything really started to slow down. I installed another anti-virus Karsperski. before I have NOD and AVG. What must I do?

A. Try this to backup you PC to another device and then reinstall windows from your system disks (sure and free way to get rid of viruses look at link below as to how to back it up) and yes, reformatting will fix the problem.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/

Install Avira Antivir, Avast, Comodo Free firewall (all free versions) and run a scan on the backup software before you open them. Then keep checking for viruses daily. http://www.free-av.com/ , http://www.avast.com/ , http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Also, it isn't a bad idea to make your computer into a dual boot Windows/Ubuntu for easy backup, Plus you can avoid viruses/spyware by using Ubuntu to connect to the Internet.. If you have less than 384mb, try Xubuntu, less than 192mb try PCLinux TinyMe or Vector Linux.

www.ubuntu.com/
www.kubuntu.org/
www.freespire.org/
www.pclinuxos.com/
distrowatch.com/
polishlinux.org/
www.desktoplinux.com/
xwinman.org
www.ubuntugeek.com
www.osalt.com
www.delilinux.org/
www.tinymelinux.com

Can somebody please help a amateur cartoonist?
Q. I am looking for a simple free cartooning program. No demo, trial, just a full version.

A. What do you mean by cartoon? If you're looking to make either a drawing or a comic strip, any digital image editor like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator could be used. Some free alternatives would be Paint.NET and Gimp.

http://www.getpaint.net
http://www.gimpshop.com/

If you want to do animation, some of the better commercial 2D animation programs such as Digicel Flipbook, Toon Boom, TVPaint, TAB, and PAP, have Student or Express versions that are fairly inexpensive. However, you might be disappointed by how crippled these stripped down programs are compared to their more expensive Pro versions. But if you look hard enough you should be able to find them cracked online (rapidshare, bittorrent). There are some free alternatives.

If you're doing old school drawn on paper frame by frame stuff or stop-motion or 2D, I'd suggest MonkeyJam. It's free.

http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam


If you're on a Mac, use Pencil(there's PC and Linux versions as well).

http://www.les-stooges.org/pascal/pencil/index.php


If you want to do Flash animation like the stuff on Newgrounds.com, either break down and buy Adobe Flash or you can try Creatoon or Synfig, which are free. They're not Flash, but they also do vector based symbol oriented
animation.

http://www.creatoon.com/index.php

http://www.synfig.org/



Here are some online resources about the basic principles of animation.

http://www.idleworm.com/how/index.shtml
http://www.awn.com/tooninstitute/lessonplan/lesson.htm
http://www.animationarchive.org/2006/05/media-preston-blairs-animation-first.html
http://www.animationarchive.org/2006/05/media-preston-blairs-animation-1st.html
http://w ww.karmatoons.com/drawing/1a.htm
http://w ww.animationarena.com/principles-of-animation.html
http://w ww.animationmeat.com/notes/notes.html



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Where can I find a vectorized file of the linux penguin drinking the windows juicebox?

Q. Free vector file if you can

A. Not sure though I did come across Tux getting ready to swap MS: http://www.openclipart.org/detail/17959

How could I make a line of text vibrate to a beat in a video?
Q. I want to make youtube video where a single, stationary line of text will vibrate to the beat of a song.

-The song doesn't have to be changeable.
-I have access to any software I might need.
-I'll fill in the pieces quite well, it's just that this is the only video I'll need to make for some time and I can't afford the time to teach myself video. :P

A. Look, your choices really aren't that attractive. The task is to make an mpeg or wmv video which you can convert to flv on youtube. The clearest way to do that would be to create the still frames, save them to one directory as jpgs, get ImageMagick and some addon, I forget what -- oh it's mpeg2 for Linux. I'm sorry, I don't know what it is for Windoze or the Mac OS X but that's probably what you're using isn't it? Then it's convert directory\*.jpg director.mpg and open this new mpg with a vidoe editor or something like mencoder from the mplayer suite to add the sound track or convert it to another format.

So how do you get the text to dance? <*Shudder*>. This is where the options are unattractive. You do not learn to work with vector programs overnight but that is precisely what yu want. If you have money get Adobe Illustrator. If not, get Inkscape (like the other choices check sources). In either, create a path -- a line, type your text and group it with the line, then change the line to move your text, and save the changes as jpegs. Tedium. I actually love Inkscape. I can't love inkscape as much as I despise Illustrator but...

Here is a relevant Youtube video which shows EXACTLY how to marry text to a line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vr97ze75Ww

It's not easy. It is the easiest and the least unattractive option. That's not saying much.

What is a good 2d Character Animation program?
Q. I want to make decent quality animations of characters, that i draw frame by frame in photoshop. what is a good program to animate?

can Flash do the job?

A. Flash can be used to animate frame by frame, but there are other programs loaded with features specifically with frame by frame animation in mind.

Some of the better commercial 2D animation programs such as Digicel Flipbook, Toon Boom, TVPaint, TAB, and PAP, have Student or Express versions that are fairly inexpensive. However, you might be disappointed by how crippled these stripped down programs are compared to their more expensive Pro versions. But if you look hard enough you should be able to find them cracked online (rapidshare, bittorrent). There are some free alternatives.

If you're doing old school drawn on paper frame by frame stuff or stop-motion or 2D, I'd suggest MonkeyJam. It's free.

http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam


If you're on a Mac, use Pencil(there's PC and Linux versions as well).

http://www.les-stooges.org/pascal/pencil/index.php


If you want to do Flash animation like the stuff on Newgrounds.com, either break down and buy Adobe Flash or you can try Creatoon or Synfig, which are free. They're not Flash, but they also do vector based symbol oriented
animation.

http://www.creatoon.com/index.php

http://www.synfig.org/



Here are some online resources about the basic principles of animation.

http://www.idleworm.com/how/index.shtml
http://www.awn.com/tooninstitute/lessonplan/lesson.htm
http://www.animationarchive.org/2006/05/media-preston-blairs-animation-first.html
http://www.animationarchive.org/2006/05/media-preston-blairs-animation-1st.html
http://www.karmatoons.com/drawing/1a.htm
http://www.animationarena.com/principles-of-animation.html
http://www.animationmeat.com/notes/notes.html



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Friday, April 26, 2013

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?

Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html

How to install Vector Linux ?
Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?
Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.



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Friday, April 19, 2013

How do I read in file names in a directory for C++?

Q. I'm making a program in C++ using Linux and I have a folder in which there lies 25 different word documents. I am going to create a loop to open each document and browse it, but I am unsure of how to get the names of the documents out of that folder so that I can open them for file transfer.

Does anyone know how I could do this? Thanks.

A. Read this - http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/File-System-Interface.html#File-System-Interface

I wrote a simple program, you can modify it as you wish:

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <dirent.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <vector>
#include <string>
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

//Nice function to have
int getdir (string dir, vector<string> &files)
{
DIR *dp;
struct dirent *dirp;
if((dp = opendir(dir.c_str())) == NULL) {
cout << "Error(" << errno << ") opening " << dir << endl;
return errno;
}

while ((dirp = readdir(dp)) != NULL) {
files.push_back(string(dirp->d_name));
}
closedir(dp);
return 0;
}

int main()
{
string dir = string(".");
vector<string> files = vector<string>();

getdir(dir,files);

for (unsigned int i = 0;i < files.size();i++) {
cout << files[i] << endl;
}
return 0;
}

Problem after removing Vector Linux?
Q. I installed vector linux on my system along with windows and then removed it. After the computer restarted, I got the following message:

error: unknown filesystem.
Entering rescue mode...
grub rescue>

I am using a Sony Vaio laptop and tried 'restore and recovery' using 'Vaio Care'. But the process needs a restart and I get the same error message after restarting. Please help me out.

A. You've deleted grub, which was the boot system.  Startup your computer with a Windows installation disc, and choose repair.  From the repair console, get a command line prompt.  Type in:

fixmbr

and press Enter.  Your computer should now boot to Windows normally.
 

What is the best open source logo making software for Linux?
Q. I'm looking for a free, open source application for Linux which will allow me to make and tweak logos for web and print. Any ideas? I know that Gimp is good for editing raster stuff but I was thinking along the lines of starting on the vector side. Any help would be much appreciated!

A. A few of my favorites are:

http://sk1project.org/
http://www.inkscape.org/
http://www.koffice.org/karbon/
http://www.xaraxtreme.org/

Each one has its pros and cons, but if you go through each of the web-sites, you can see some examples, demos and tutorials of the various features of each.



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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

How do I know If my hardware and system will work with linux?

Q. I am looking at vector linux, mandrake, and possibly ubuntu.

I have a Toshiba Satellite L35 notebook with:

- Ati graphics card
-intel pentium dual core processor
- 512 mb of ram
I am currently running vista basic, has anyone install linux on a system like mine. Any problems?

A. Linux will run on almost anything

Vector linux faster than windows 2000 or 95?
Q. Just how fast is vector? Will it run quickly on a computer with 450 megahertz 120 mb of ram and a 10 gig hdd. It is currently running 2000 and takes 10 minutes to fully load. And will I have problems installing? Is dial up internet possible with vector linux. Thanks for any answers!

A. i THINK vector will run on that but i'm not guaranteeing it. IF it runs, you will need a large swap partition (minimum 1G) and i'm not sure if dial up is possible anymore. it's getting harder and harder to find linux distros with dialup anymore and vector ain't one of the mainstream ones so odds are no. (but with linux, where there's a will, there's a way... with lots of help from google)

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?
Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html



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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

What exactly is so great about linux?

Q. I have tried Ubuntu out once but I didn't really see the point of it and I ended up going back to windows 7. What does linux have to offer that windows does not (apart from the fact that its free)? I'd really love to learn more about linux and play around with it (especially customizing it and tweaking settings to personal preference but I don't know if that's what it's about).
Oh and can someone also please recommend a (or perhaps a few) versions I should try out?

A. I'm so glad you ask this question!
Well, linux is great from many points of view. I hope you take your time reading this, and I hope this will prove helpful to you! :D

1. The main one, which is definitely the best thing for an every-day user is the fact that Linux is virus-free. No antivirus, no problems at all with malwares or malicious software.

2. Open source. Open source doesn't mean ONLY that it's free. Aside of the fact that you have FREE licensed OS, there is a huge open source community, constantly working on your linux version (we call them distributions), fixing bugs, or dangerous leaks and making it better, and better every day. With linux, you will always benefit from the latest updates, which is great.

3. Great security. Having no viruses, being open source (constantly updated), with Linux you can be sure you're system is as secure as it can be. As for myself, I feel secure ONLY on Linux.

4. Optimal. Linux is, no doubt, optimal! It is very fast, even on slower computers. As an example, at the Informatics Olympiads in my country, they test the sources both on Windows and Linux, and Linux is faster all the times, sometimes even twice. Linux is faster because of it's relative simplicity, because of it doesn't have all those additional programs which Windows needs for pretty much everything to slow down your computer.

5. Support for all standard formats. With Linux, you are off to go from the moment you install it. It supports pretty much EVERY standard format there is. In windows, to emulate an .iso you need a program (in Linux you don't; of course you can install, if you want a nice user interface), In windows to unzip a .zip you need a program (in Linux, you don't) etc. etc.

6. Great control over your OS. In Linux you got the Terminal, which allows you to do EVERYTHING you want (including to screw up your computer, believe me :)) ). Basically, in Linux you control the system. In Windows it's different, Windows is a closed box, you can only see it's outside. You are forced to use what they give you, how they give it to you. In Linux you can use what you want, how you want. And that's nice.

7. Just like the OS, you benefit from a lot of open source software, which (some of them) are great! Like GIMP instead of Photoshop, Blender instead of... well instead of nothing because Blender is the best out there for 3D Modelling (IMO)..., Inkscape for vector graphics etc.

8. WINE. If you still need a certain program from Windows which doesn't have a version for Linux, there is WINE. WINE is basically a thing which lets you install and run Windows programs as your Linux would be Windows. You can very well install MSOffice, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, anything you want. Even games! Yes, you can play windows games on linux with WINE. For some of them, you may get even better performance than on Windows itself. With a little bit of learning it's ropes WINE will make you forget about windows.

9. Customization! That's another great thing of Linux. On Linux you can customize, tweak, modify anything at your pleasure, given that you know how to do it. Of course, some of the things you can customize easily, some of them harder, but there's always that feel of happiness when you make your system look like you want to. And when you know you did it!

At first, I would suggest you to use a dual boot: Windows 7 and Linux, so that you can switch to Windows whenever you need, until you get familiarized with linux. For this, it is necessary to install Windows first, and then Linux with it's bootloader so that it recognizes both Windows and Linux at boot.

Finally, as you requested, here are some versions (distributions, like I said, or shorter distros):
1. Ubuntu - it is great, user friendly. If you want full customization you should try older versions of Ubuntu, like 10.10 or 11.04. http://ubuntu.com/

2. Linux Mint 12 - the distro I'm using now. It's as great as Ubuntu, if not greater. It's interface is very very nice, and I love it. http://linuxmint.com/

Have a nice day, and good luck on learning the ropes to this great system, Linux!
I hope I helped!

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?
Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)

What's the best free vector program to vector my little ponies?
Q. Hello I'd really like to start vectoring cartoons(not just MLP) I do have photoshop CS5 but Im having a hard time figuring it out and a lot of other adobe products are way too expensive so does anyone know where I can get a free program that's made to vector/trace art??

A. One vector program that I know of that is free is Inkscape. It is completely free, open source, and available on Win, Mac, and Linux. I've seen posts by brony artists saying they made their picture in inkscape.

Hopethis helps,
Brohoof forever.



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Monday, March 11, 2013

How to install Vector Linux ?

Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?
Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.

What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?
Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.



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Thursday, March 7, 2013

What's the best free vector program to vector my little ponies?

Q. Hello I'd really like to start vectoring cartoons(not just MLP) I do have photoshop CS5 but Im having a hard time figuring it out and a lot of other adobe products are way too expensive so does anyone know where I can get a free program that's made to vector/trace art??

A. One vector program that I know of that is free is Inkscape. It is completely free, open source, and available on Win, Mac, and Linux. I've seen posts by brony artists saying they made their picture in inkscape.

Hopethis helps,
Brohoof forever.

How do I read in file names in a directory for C++?
Q. I'm making a program in C++ using Linux and I have a folder in which there lies 25 different word documents. I am going to create a loop to open each document and browse it, but I am unsure of how to get the names of the documents out of that folder so that I can open them for file transfer.

Does anyone know how I could do this? Thanks.

A. Read this - http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/File-System-Interface.html#File-System-Interface

I wrote a simple program, you can modify it as you wish:

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <dirent.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <vector>
#include <string>
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

//Nice function to have
int getdir (string dir, vector<string> &files)
{
DIR *dp;
struct dirent *dirp;
if((dp = opendir(dir.c_str())) == NULL) {
cout << "Error(" << errno << ") opening " << dir << endl;
return errno;
}

while ((dirp = readdir(dp)) != NULL) {
files.push_back(string(dirp->d_name));
}
closedir(dp);
return 0;
}

int main()
{
string dir = string(".");
vector<string> files = vector<string>();

getdir(dir,files);

for (unsigned int i = 0;i < files.size();i++) {
cout << files[i] << endl;
}
return 0;
}

Problem after removing Vector Linux?
Q. I installed vector linux on my system along with windows and then removed it. After the computer restarted, I got the following message:

error: unknown filesystem.
Entering rescue mode...
grub rescue>

I am using a Sony Vaio laptop and tried 'restore and recovery' using 'Vaio Care'. But the process needs a restart and I get the same error message after restarting. Please help me out.

A. You've deleted grub, which was the boot system.  Startup your computer with a Windows installation disc, and choose repair.  From the repair console, get a command line prompt.  Type in:

fixmbr

and press Enter.  Your computer should now boot to Windows normally.
 



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Thursday, February 14, 2013

How to install Vector Linux ?

Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?
Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.

What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?
Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.



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Vector linux faster than windows 2000 or 95?

Q. Just how fast is vector? Will it run quickly on a computer with 450 megahertz 120 mb of ram and a 10 gig hdd. It is currently running 2000 and takes 10 minutes to fully load. And will I have problems installing? Is dial up internet possible with vector linux. Thanks for any answers!

A. i THINK vector will run on that but i'm not guaranteeing it. IF it runs, you will need a large swap partition (minimum 1G) and i'm not sure if dial up is possible anymore. it's getting harder and harder to find linux distros with dialup anymore and vector ain't one of the mainstream ones so odds are no. (but with linux, where there's a will, there's a way... with lots of help from google)

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?
Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html

How to install Vector Linux ?
Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!



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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Vector linux faster than windows 2000 or 95?

Q. Just how fast is vector? Will it run quickly on a computer with 450 megahertz 120 mb of ram and a 10 gig hdd. It is currently running 2000 and takes 10 minutes to fully load. And will I have problems installing? Is dial up internet possible with vector linux. Thanks for any answers!

A. i THINK vector will run on that but i'm not guaranteeing it. IF it runs, you will need a large swap partition (minimum 1G) and i'm not sure if dial up is possible anymore. it's getting harder and harder to find linux distros with dialup anymore and vector ain't one of the mainstream ones so odds are no. (but with linux, where there's a will, there's a way... with lots of help from google)

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?
Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html

How to install Vector Linux ?
Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!



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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?

Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)

What's the best free vector program to vector my little ponies?
Q. Hello I'd really like to start vectoring cartoons(not just MLP) I do have photoshop CS5 but Im having a hard time figuring it out and a lot of other adobe products are way too expensive so does anyone know where I can get a free program that's made to vector/trace art??

A. One vector program that I know of that is free is Inkscape. It is completely free, open source, and available on Win, Mac, and Linux. I've seen posts by brony artists saying they made their picture in inkscape.

Hopethis helps,
Brohoof forever.

How do I read in file names in a directory for C++?
Q. I'm making a program in C++ using Linux and I have a folder in which there lies 25 different word documents. I am going to create a loop to open each document and browse it, but I am unsure of how to get the names of the documents out of that folder so that I can open them for file transfer.

Does anyone know how I could do this? Thanks.

A. Read this - http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/File-System-Interface.html#File-System-Interface

I wrote a simple program, you can modify it as you wish:

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <dirent.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <vector>
#include <string>
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

//Nice function to have
int getdir (string dir, vector<string> &files)
{
DIR *dp;
struct dirent *dirp;
if((dp = opendir(dir.c_str())) == NULL) {
cout << "Error(" << errno << ") opening " << dir << endl;
return errno;
}

while ((dirp = readdir(dp)) != NULL) {
files.push_back(string(dirp->d_name));
}
closedir(dp);
return 0;
}

int main()
{
string dir = string(".");
vector<string> files = vector<string>();

getdir(dir,files);

for (unsigned int i = 0;i < files.size();i++) {
cout << files[i] << endl;
}
return 0;
}



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What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?

Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?
Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)

What's the best free vector program to vector my little ponies?
Q. Hello I'd really like to start vectoring cartoons(not just MLP) I do have photoshop CS5 but Im having a hard time figuring it out and a lot of other adobe products are way too expensive so does anyone know where I can get a free program that's made to vector/trace art??

A. One vector program that I know of that is free is Inkscape. It is completely free, open source, and available on Win, Mac, and Linux. I've seen posts by brony artists saying they made their picture in inkscape.

Hopethis helps,
Brohoof forever.



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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?

Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.

What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?
Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?
Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)



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How do I know If my hardware and system will work with linux?

Q. I am looking at vector linux, mandrake, and possibly ubuntu.

I have a Toshiba Satellite L35 notebook with:

- Ati graphics card
-intel pentium dual core processor
- 512 mb of ram
I am currently running vista basic, has anyone install linux on a system like mine. Any problems?

A. Linux will run on almost anything

Vector linux faster than windows 2000 or 95?
Q. Just how fast is vector? Will it run quickly on a computer with 450 megahertz 120 mb of ram and a 10 gig hdd. It is currently running 2000 and takes 10 minutes to fully load. And will I have problems installing? Is dial up internet possible with vector linux. Thanks for any answers!

A. i THINK vector will run on that but i'm not guaranteeing it. IF it runs, you will need a large swap partition (minimum 1G) and i'm not sure if dial up is possible anymore. it's getting harder and harder to find linux distros with dialup anymore and vector ain't one of the mainstream ones so odds are no. (but with linux, where there's a will, there's a way... with lots of help from google)

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?
Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html



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Saturday, February 2, 2013

What exactly is so great about linux?

Q. I have tried Ubuntu out once but I didn't really see the point of it and I ended up going back to windows 7. What does linux have to offer that windows does not (apart from the fact that its free)? I'd really love to learn more about linux and play around with it (especially customizing it and tweaking settings to personal preference but I don't know if that's what it's about).
Oh and can someone also please recommend a (or perhaps a few) versions I should try out?

A. I'm so glad you ask this question!
Well, linux is great from many points of view. I hope you take your time reading this, and I hope this will prove helpful to you! :D

1. The main one, which is definitely the best thing for an every-day user is the fact that Linux is virus-free. No antivirus, no problems at all with malwares or malicious software.

2. Open source. Open source doesn't mean ONLY that it's free. Aside of the fact that you have FREE licensed OS, there is a huge open source community, constantly working on your linux version (we call them distributions), fixing bugs, or dangerous leaks and making it better, and better every day. With linux, you will always benefit from the latest updates, which is great.

3. Great security. Having no viruses, being open source (constantly updated), with Linux you can be sure you're system is as secure as it can be. As for myself, I feel secure ONLY on Linux.

4. Optimal. Linux is, no doubt, optimal! It is very fast, even on slower computers. As an example, at the Informatics Olympiads in my country, they test the sources both on Windows and Linux, and Linux is faster all the times, sometimes even twice. Linux is faster because of it's relative simplicity, because of it doesn't have all those additional programs which Windows needs for pretty much everything to slow down your computer.

5. Support for all standard formats. With Linux, you are off to go from the moment you install it. It supports pretty much EVERY standard format there is. In windows, to emulate an .iso you need a program (in Linux you don't; of course you can install, if you want a nice user interface), In windows to unzip a .zip you need a program (in Linux, you don't) etc. etc.

6. Great control over your OS. In Linux you got the Terminal, which allows you to do EVERYTHING you want (including to screw up your computer, believe me :)) ). Basically, in Linux you control the system. In Windows it's different, Windows is a closed box, you can only see it's outside. You are forced to use what they give you, how they give it to you. In Linux you can use what you want, how you want. And that's nice.

7. Just like the OS, you benefit from a lot of open source software, which (some of them) are great! Like GIMP instead of Photoshop, Blender instead of... well instead of nothing because Blender is the best out there for 3D Modelling (IMO)..., Inkscape for vector graphics etc.

8. WINE. If you still need a certain program from Windows which doesn't have a version for Linux, there is WINE. WINE is basically a thing which lets you install and run Windows programs as your Linux would be Windows. You can very well install MSOffice, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, anything you want. Even games! Yes, you can play windows games on linux with WINE. For some of them, you may get even better performance than on Windows itself. With a little bit of learning it's ropes WINE will make you forget about windows.

9. Customization! That's another great thing of Linux. On Linux you can customize, tweak, modify anything at your pleasure, given that you know how to do it. Of course, some of the things you can customize easily, some of them harder, but there's always that feel of happiness when you make your system look like you want to. And when you know you did it!

At first, I would suggest you to use a dual boot: Windows 7 and Linux, so that you can switch to Windows whenever you need, until you get familiarized with linux. For this, it is necessary to install Windows first, and then Linux with it's bootloader so that it recognizes both Windows and Linux at boot.

Finally, as you requested, here are some versions (distributions, like I said, or shorter distros):
1. Ubuntu - it is great, user friendly. If you want full customization you should try older versions of Ubuntu, like 10.10 or 11.04. http://ubuntu.com/

2. Linux Mint 12 - the distro I'm using now. It's as great as Ubuntu, if not greater. It's interface is very very nice, and I love it. http://linuxmint.com/

Have a nice day, and good luck on learning the ropes to this great system, Linux!
I hope I helped!

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?
Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)

What's the best free vector program to vector my little ponies?
Q. Hello I'd really like to start vectoring cartoons(not just MLP) I do have photoshop CS5 but Im having a hard time figuring it out and a lot of other adobe products are way too expensive so does anyone know where I can get a free program that's made to vector/trace art??

A. One vector program that I know of that is free is Inkscape. It is completely free, open source, and available on Win, Mac, and Linux. I've seen posts by brony artists saying they made their picture in inkscape.

Hopethis helps,
Brohoof forever.



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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?

Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html

How to install Vector Linux ?
Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?
Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.



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Monday, January 28, 2013

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?

Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.

What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?
Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.

What exactly is so great about linux?
Q. I have tried Ubuntu out once but I didn't really see the point of it and I ended up going back to windows 7. What does linux have to offer that windows does not (apart from the fact that its free)? I'd really love to learn more about linux and play around with it (especially customizing it and tweaking settings to personal preference but I don't know if that's what it's about).
Oh and can someone also please recommend a (or perhaps a few) versions I should try out?

A. I'm so glad you ask this question!
Well, linux is great from many points of view. I hope you take your time reading this, and I hope this will prove helpful to you! :D

1. The main one, which is definitely the best thing for an every-day user is the fact that Linux is virus-free. No antivirus, no problems at all with malwares or malicious software.

2. Open source. Open source doesn't mean ONLY that it's free. Aside of the fact that you have FREE licensed OS, there is a huge open source community, constantly working on your linux version (we call them distributions), fixing bugs, or dangerous leaks and making it better, and better every day. With linux, you will always benefit from the latest updates, which is great.

3. Great security. Having no viruses, being open source (constantly updated), with Linux you can be sure you're system is as secure as it can be. As for myself, I feel secure ONLY on Linux.

4. Optimal. Linux is, no doubt, optimal! It is very fast, even on slower computers. As an example, at the Informatics Olympiads in my country, they test the sources both on Windows and Linux, and Linux is faster all the times, sometimes even twice. Linux is faster because of it's relative simplicity, because of it doesn't have all those additional programs which Windows needs for pretty much everything to slow down your computer.

5. Support for all standard formats. With Linux, you are off to go from the moment you install it. It supports pretty much EVERY standard format there is. In windows, to emulate an .iso you need a program (in Linux you don't; of course you can install, if you want a nice user interface), In windows to unzip a .zip you need a program (in Linux, you don't) etc. etc.

6. Great control over your OS. In Linux you got the Terminal, which allows you to do EVERYTHING you want (including to screw up your computer, believe me :)) ). Basically, in Linux you control the system. In Windows it's different, Windows is a closed box, you can only see it's outside. You are forced to use what they give you, how they give it to you. In Linux you can use what you want, how you want. And that's nice.

7. Just like the OS, you benefit from a lot of open source software, which (some of them) are great! Like GIMP instead of Photoshop, Blender instead of... well instead of nothing because Blender is the best out there for 3D Modelling (IMO)..., Inkscape for vector graphics etc.

8. WINE. If you still need a certain program from Windows which doesn't have a version for Linux, there is WINE. WINE is basically a thing which lets you install and run Windows programs as your Linux would be Windows. You can very well install MSOffice, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, anything you want. Even games! Yes, you can play windows games on linux with WINE. For some of them, you may get even better performance than on Windows itself. With a little bit of learning it's ropes WINE will make you forget about windows.

9. Customization! That's another great thing of Linux. On Linux you can customize, tweak, modify anything at your pleasure, given that you know how to do it. Of course, some of the things you can customize easily, some of them harder, but there's always that feel of happiness when you make your system look like you want to. And when you know you did it!

At first, I would suggest you to use a dual boot: Windows 7 and Linux, so that you can switch to Windows whenever you need, until you get familiarized with linux. For this, it is necessary to install Windows first, and then Linux with it's bootloader so that it recognizes both Windows and Linux at boot.

Finally, as you requested, here are some versions (distributions, like I said, or shorter distros):
1. Ubuntu - it is great, user friendly. If you want full customization you should try older versions of Ubuntu, like 10.10 or 11.04. http://ubuntu.com/

2. Linux Mint 12 - the distro I'm using now. It's as great as Ubuntu, if not greater. It's interface is very very nice, and I love it. http://linuxmint.com/

Have a nice day, and good luck on learning the ropes to this great system, Linux!
I hope I helped!



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Friday, January 25, 2013

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?

Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.

What are the best programs out there to do what Adobe Suite does in Linux?
Q. I'd like to start working in Linux (Kubuntu) and I'm looking for programs that manage to get all the work I currently do on Adobe Suite in Linux. Can anyone advise me on what programs should I use? Something similar to Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash. I can live without Dreamweaver. Thnx!

A. I use Ubuntu. There is a Linux answer for everything except Flash. JavaFX is under rapid development and will offer Flash / SMS Silverlight effects with pure code (no authoring environment yet, but a demo was shown at JavaOne).

You can run the older Flash authoring tool in Linux using a windows emulator called WINe. WINe does not run Adobe Suite.

Gimp = Photoshop. InDesign is krap to begin with. You can do page layouts with Scribus, but let me tell you, Scribus is much like the original Aldus Pagemaker. Inkscape is a capable vector arts program much like Illustrator. I recommend FontyPython for font management.

Since I switched to Linux, I never missed the products you mention but I will add it took some getting used to. But hey, remember back all the time you spent to learn how to make Adobe products perform and apply that time to Linux solutions. Keep a Win box available with a good anti-virus software on it. You'll need to make sure whatever products you produce In Linux from web artwork or downloads doesn't hurt other Window computers. But really, Linux is the faster solution for graphics and programming.

Where can I find Old Hebrew Letters in Vector form?
Q. Im a graphic designer at a t-shirt company and sometimes we do designs for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Occasionally, people request Hebrew Letters in their design. Does anybody know where I can get the Hebrew letters in a Vector format or very very high resolution file?

A. There are Hebrew TrueType/OpenType fonts from Windows, and Mac, and some FreeType fonts for Linux.
Adobe's software have ME ("Middle East") versions that supports writing from right to left, but even the normal versions let use Hebrew fonts (you just have to type from left to right, which shouldn't be a problem if you don't know Hebrew anyway)



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Can I set up my system as a dual-boot with Vector Linux and Windows 98?

Q. I have a computer running Win 98, and would like to run Vector Linux. Can I set it up as a dual-boot system safely?

A. Yes but you will need a boot loader like boot magic. You can download freeware and shareware at tucows.com. You can also try to use the same process that Redhat linux suggests. here is their link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.1-Manual/custom-guide/dualboot.html

How to install Vector Linux ?
Q. I downloaded vector Linux from the website. After opening it with WinRar I could not find the installer. i have made a separate partition. How do I install the OS ?

A. Is it an .iso? If so you have to burn it to a disk CD or DVD! Burn as an image! Then boot from that!

How to open and execute a .exe file in Vector Linux SOHO?
Q. I recently installed a Vector Linux SOHO edition on my PC, and I don't have Windows in it. Someone please tell me how to open files with .exe extension in Vector Linux SOHO edition??????????

A. You don't open the exe files. Those are executable code in there. To execute the file, type the file name without extension at the command line.



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