who here uses Linux (Ubuntu)?
I'm thinking of switching. I've got Ubuntu 10.04LTS on a usb drive and I've been exploring - I'm liking it a lot. A few problems I need to address, however:
I've got programs that I must take with me. Most have linux versions, but they need to be complied from the source code. Can anyone point me to a good tool/tutorial?
I'm hesitant to leave Corel. Inkscape seems to be a good candidate for vector graphics, and of course, there's Gimp for photos. (Anyone know of better alternatives?) Are there any good programs out there that handle animations (at least GIFs) or flash movies?
I already use OpenOffice. Gedit seems to be decent for coding (though it doesn't highlight opening/closing tags like notepad++, which is something I've found incredibly helpful).
I would really appreciate input - pros and cons. Thanks, all!