Linux Journal Contents #119, March 2004

by Staff

on March 1, 2004

Linux Journal Issue #119/March 2004

Delivering Effective Presentations with OpenOffice.org's Impress by Rob Reilly
Make a professional case for your next Linux project.
Eleven Tips for Moving to OpenOffice.org by Bruce Byfield
Switching office suites is easier than it looks.
Renaissance: a Cross-Platform Development Tool for Linux and Mac OS X by Ludovic Marcotte
Use this XML-based tool to build the same software on Linux and Mac OS X.
The OASIS Standard for Office Documents: How All Users and Developers Can Benefit by Marco Fioretti
Lock-in is so 20th-century. A common file format lets apps compete on features and ease of use.
Getting the Most from XMMS with Plugins by Dave Phillips
The standard Linux music player has some little-known but powerful features.

Manipulating OOo Files with Ruby by James Britt
XML and Ruby let your scripts and your office suite handle the same files.
GUI Scripting with Tcl/Tk by Derek Fountain
Get an interface working quickly with the old-school tool for rapid app development.
Building Panoramic Images in The GIMP by Andrew Burton
Show off a giant view of your next vacation spot with some careful shooting and this powerful photo tool.
Designing Tip Windows by Hugh Fisher
Use effective tips to teach users your application without annoying them.
Fast Convenient Mail for Travel: OfflineIMAP by John Goerzen
Get the reliability of server-side mail with the speed of local folders.

Power Management in Linux-Based Systems by Srivatsa Vaddagiri, Anand K. Santhanam, Vijay Sukthankar and Murali Iyer
How the kernel makes your laptop battery outlast your next flight.