Issue 18: Coding: Create Your Very Own Software on Ubuntu

Jono considers how to deal constructively with the negativity that can crop up within the community.

The one thing computers were designed for is coding. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

The JavaScript language has developed into an important programming language. We explain the basics and provide examples for accessing an open HTML page through the DOM interface.

With the snazzy little program GNU Parallel, you can make use of the full power of your multicore CPUs through scripts.

Visual programming IDEs ease entry into software development through intriguing programming concepts, simple commands, and special help facilities. We show you five cool candidates.

The Ruby tool Shelr transforms the command line into a motion picture, and you can even copy the commands to the clipboard.

The Gnome Outreach Program for Women has seen success that other programs set up to encourage women in FOSS have not. We look at some of the reasons why.

Two small tools give you a quick preview of document formats, which can save you time and make life a little easier.

With a small script, you can convert large amounts of scanned text into PDF files that you can then browse with typical Linux tools – all thanks to OCR.

The apt-get and aptitude package managers are part of the Debian standard repertoire. Which one works best for you?

JonDonym lets you surf the Internet anonymously without complicated configurations, even from a live stream.

With the right tool and a bit of artistic talent, you can create two-dimensional cartoons, even without Flash. In this article, we present four animation programs and look at how well they perform in practice.

If you spend a lot of time writing, you need to concentrate on the essentials. With FocusWriter, you can work in full-screen mode with no disruptions.

Not all Ubuntu users are unreservedly enthusiastic about the Unity desktop. If you don't want to give up on the distribution altogether, consider Ubuntu Gnome 13.04 as an alternative – but you might need to do some troubleshooting.

What's going on in your system? The lightweight Conky system monitor clearly summarizes comprehensive information on the desktop.

The easiest way to save space for digital videos is to reach for Avidemux and convert them with just a few mouse clicks.

GeoGebra breathes life into dry numbers. With a few clicks, you can discover @#the beauty of polynomials and functions.

Ubuntu 13.04 offers a few changes to the installation process. 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.

Movies, music, and Internet telephony are easy to use in Ubuntu. You just have to load the right software packages onto the computer. We present some favorite multimedia apps.

In this article, we'll show you how to deal with some possible errors in Ubuntu that might affect suspend mode as well as Unity.