FFmpeg is a complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream audio and video. It includes libavcodec, which is the leading audio and video codec library. FFmpeg is free software. FFmpeg has good documentation in their homepage. Howard Pritchett wrote a good article with examples.
In this example we want to join sequences from video clips [...]

In this article, we will test the OpenShot Video Editor, that is available in the Ubuntu Software Center in the Ubuntu 11.04 operating system. The purpose of the test is to prepare video from a Sony Handycam DCR-SX30 video camera for the YouTube video website.
The Sony Handycam DCR-SX30 is a digital video recorder (DVR), that [...]

In the Ubuntu 11.04 operating system, enhanced desktop effects can be achieved with a composite window manager.
Compiz is a compositing manager, which means, that it enhances the overall user interaction by adding fancy effects to your windows – from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the well known Desktop Cube or the [...]

Open the Ubuntu Software Center, search for CCSM and install the Advanced Desktop Effects Settings (ccsm).  Go to the menu, go to “System”, go to “Preferences” and start the CompizConfig Settings Manager. Go to “Accessibiliy” and find Enhanced Zoom Desktop. Make sure, that it is enabled. Open it. Enable mouse “Zoom In” for Super+Button4 and [...]

Many popular operating systems, such as FreeBSD and Ubuntu, are available for download in the form of an image, that can be downloaded from the homepage or local FTP mirror. The image can be used to prepare an installation medium, such as a compact disc (CD) or USB stick, from which the operating system can [...]