Issue 23: Make Art with Ubuntu Create

Whether you're into audio, video, print, or something else, many projects are available for Linux to help you develop your artistic creativity. In this issue, we cover a few projects that stand out.

The OpenAV suite of software allows musicians to create music on the Linux platform. It's made up of digital effects and software instruments, giving the user high-quality audio effects and instruments to create, mix, and master.

He performs drum 'n' bass live on Linux. Who's behind the neon knobs? We talk to OpenAV Productions founder Harry van Haaren about synths, stage performance, and a salary of 1.15 euros an hour.

The Natron video program intends to compete with larger, commercial programs, such as AfterEffects and Nuke. At first, the controls may appear cumbersome and confusing, but with a little guidance and practice, everything becomes clear.

It's not just the multimedia geeks who can now produce great video DVDs. 2ManDVD can help everybody become a professional.

Printing firms currently market their services on the Internet and printing has never been cheaper. Linux provides two programs, Inkscape and Scribus, that together produce high-quality print artwork.

Would you like to adorn your letterhead with an attractive Celtic knot? Drawing one by hand is a laborious task, but Knotter provides a variety of functions to get the job done in a matter of minutes.

Docker is an economical alternative to conventional virtualization. Because each Docker containers share the underlying operating system, it enjoys the resource isolation and allocation benefits of VMs but is much more portable and efficient.

Programmers and web designers need to manage a variety of information from one central point. The Leo editor steps up to the challenge in several clever ways.

A deft use of language can give a text the perfect finish. Those who wish to steer clear of commercial thesauri can find world-class free software alternatives.

If you have multiple users logging into different computers or applications, the LDAP directory service can accommodate your needs

Some users may struggle when setting up various services, such as web servers, email servers, firewalls, and the like. Zentyal simplifies configuration of all those things, thanks to its intuitive user interface.

Linux automatically executes protocols on the activities that take place on the system. This article looks at ways to keep track of users who've logged in.

A database without a search function is like a car without an engine. The second part of our Base series is dedicated to implementing a database search.

Google Chrome constantly "phones home." With a little effort and the appropriate add-ons, however, you can prevent transmitting unwanted data.

Not every window manager provides a program for managing a clipboard. With Zenity and a script, you can comfortably control Xclip from anywhere.

Ubuntu 14.10 offers nearly no changes to the installation process. But, just in case you are new to Ubuntu, we'll walk you through upgrading or installing the latest release.

With NetworkManager, you can access the Internet during the Ubuntu installation process. The first step is to download updates to make your system more secure.

Ubuntu's Software Center lets you install just about anything, including free software, purchased apps, and games.

You can watch movies, play music and place calls over the Internet with ease with Ubuntu. You just have to load the right software packages onto your computer. We present some of our favorite multimedia apps.

We show you how to use VirtualBox to set up a Windows XP virtual machine on your existing Linux system.

Community. This innocent little word is the lifeblood of Open Source. Barely a day goes by without hearing some mention of community – whether it's in a magazine, a local book club, your closest group of friends, or any one of a million other places.