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Scribus Templates

If you are considering a transition from M$ Publisher to Scribus then templates will be a question mark. I have not tried these templates.

Some programs are Windoze only but a few nice tools are mentioned here.

A nice collection of OpenOffice and "that other office" templates.

Tip o' the hat to M. Guhlin for this gem.

You save time because you can have both Windows and Linux applications integrated into a single desktop. Additionally, the Ulteo Virtual Desktop is a safe and virus-free place. It will even self-upgrade regularly with latest version of the system and its applications. It's been designed for individuals and corporate users who need to use both Linux and Windows applications within the same desktop environement.

The work of the past half year - also thanks to the open movie project "Big Buck Bunny" - has resulted in a greatly improved feature set, now released as Blender 2.46, the "Bunny release"! This version supports a new particle system with hair and fur combing tools, fast and optimal fur rendering, a mesh deformation system for advanced character rigging, cloth simulation, fast Ambient Occlusion, a new Image browser, and that's just the beginning. Check the extensive list of features in the log below... have fun!

The NMC Virtual Learning Prize is a $100,000 competitive program of awards intended to create a collection of innovative open-source learning experiences that make use of the unique attributes of a virtual learning environment.

"I played around with Ubuntu this weekend and I have been really impressed by everything, but I know many people still want to use a Windows desktop. So I thought I would give you ten reasons why you shouldn't use Ubuntu so when your Ubuntu-loving friends tell you about it you can be armed with some reasons why you would rather use Windows."

It's a list, and it's aimed at professional writers, but it may be of interest to English teachers wanting to use open source software beyond OO.o

Review of opengoo, an open source set of office apps that can be installed on your own webserver - cf google apps.