Open Source 101: 15 Free Replacements for Paid (or Bundled) Software

October 19th, 2009 | 8 Comments | Posted in Tools

Every designer needs access to the best, but let’s face it, the best is often too expensive. If you’re a beginner web developer, you can’t start out with a paid version of the next big creative suite or development software — you need something that’s affordable, manageable and accessible. So, instead of shelling out some serious cash for the next big Adobe Creative Suite, take a look at these free options and build your software workspace the cheap way.

Note: Not all of these programs are 100% open source, but they are all free. The vast majority are licensed under GPL, which is approved as an Open Source license, but every now and then a free but closed source program will show up. They’re not all design and development, either — there’s everything from audio mixing to FTP to publishing software here.

Imaging and Graphics:

Paid: Adobe Photoshop
Free: GIMP (with GIMPShop)

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20 of my Favorite Drawings

October 18th, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in Inspiration

Creativity is a mental and social process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the creative mind between existing ideas or concepts. As you can guess by the title, today, we are talking about drawings. I am a big fan all kinds of art and I would like to share some of my favorites here.

So here is as list of 20 of my favorite drawings. I hope you find them inspirational.

1.  Andy Buck

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5 Essential Techniques for Mastering Online Business

October 17th, 2009 | 5 Comments | Posted in Various

The online world is packed with imitators, wannabes and semi-dedicated people destined for failure and mediocrity. For every one online success there are thousands of failures, most of which are caused by a lack of skill in assessing risk, moving forward and business, and most importantly, providing what people want. There are some essential skills and techniques that can help you minimize your chances of ending up an online wannabe, and maximize your ability to succeed.

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