Comments on: Moving to Linux: Tools for Writers http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers Tools, Tips, and Technology for Productive Writers Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:34:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Nick http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers/comment-page-1#comment-834 Nick Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:52:02 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=441#comment-834 in response to the mention of black text on white background, I beg to differ. the gedit text editor in Linux Ubuntu allows user to easily switch to white text on black background. Try to tell me that the dark color scheme(oblivion) does not reduce eye strain. Can anyone remember when computers ran dos? hint: white text/black back in response to the mention of black text on white background, I beg to differ. the gedit text editor in Linux Ubuntu allows user to easily switch to white text on black background. Try to tell me that the dark color scheme(oblivion) does not reduce eye strain. Can anyone remember when computers ran dos? hint: white text/black back

]]> By: BrainWyrms » Blog Archive » Tool tips for Linux and Cloud Writers http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers/comment-page-1#comment-789 BrainWyrms » Blog Archive » Tool tips for Linux and Cloud Writers Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:28:52 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=441#comment-789 [...] up, I just found and read an article on Moving to Linux: Tools for Writers. I don’t know anything about how good the information on the rest of the site is, but I [...] […] up, I just found and read an article on Moving to Linux: Tools for Writers. I don’t know anything about how good the information on the rest of the site is, but I […]

]]> By: Tools for Timelines « Field of Mince http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers/comment-page-1#comment-618 Tools for Timelines « Field of Mince Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:23:35 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=441#comment-618 [...] be doing some more of these over the next few weeks, but I would also recommend you take a look at The Writer’s Technology Companion where there is a useful ongoing series about using Linux for writing. Possibly related posts: [...] […] be doing some more of these over the next few weeks, but I would also recommend you take a look at The Writer’s Technology Companion where there is a useful ongoing series about using Linux for writing. Possibly related posts: […]

]]> By: acpkendo http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers/comment-page-1#comment-576 acpkendo Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:20:50 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=441#comment-576 Hi Michael, Well, I'm a Windows user too, sometimes. I use it for work, and I'm also a gamer. My point for this post/series wasn't that everyone should run out and convert every computer they own to a Linux box. I'm just hoping to let writers know that, as more Linux machines reach the mainstream market, that they will do everything you need them to do (with the exception of things like games). This is especially important in the "netbook" segment, where more and more machines are coming with Linux pre-installed. I'll be posting on my impressions of the netbook I just bought soon. And thanks for the link to World Maker--I will check it out. I had planned on doing a post on writer-specific apps like this. FYI, there is Writer's Cafe, which runs on Linux, and it is possible to get Liquid Story Binder running in the Windows application layer "WINE". More on these to come. Hi Michael,

Well, I’m a Windows user too, sometimes. I use it for work, and I’m also a gamer.

My point for this post/series wasn’t that everyone should run out and convert every computer they own to a Linux box. I’m just hoping to let writers know that, as more Linux machines reach the mainstream market, that they will do everything you need them to do (with the exception of things like games).

This is especially important in the “netbook” segment, where more and more machines are coming with Linux pre-installed. I’ll be posting on my impressions of the netbook I just bought soon.

And thanks for the link to World Maker — I will check it out. I had planned on doing a post on writer-specific apps like this. FYI, there is Writer’s Cafe, which runs on Linux, and it is possible to get Liquid Story Binder running in the Windows application layer “WINE”. More on these to come.

]]> By: Michael http://www.writerstechnology.com/2008/10/moving-to-linux-tools-for-writers/comment-page-1#comment-574 Michael Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:40:13 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=441#comment-574 Well, I'm a Windows user. And while I've tried (and even liked) Linux in the past, there are two big reasons that kept me running back to Windows: (1) I'm a casual gamer (dual boot would be an option), and: (2) there is a lack of writers software for Linux, like Scrivener and WriteRoom for OSX or Pagefour and Liquid Story Binder for Windows (which explains why dual boot would be useless to me). But a few minutes ago I stumbled upon Writer's World Maker. It's still in its early stages (I believe) and it doesn't look as sophisticated as the afore mentioned programs. But it is Linux based and it does look promising! Just thought I should share this with ya: http://www.wwmkr.com/ And for those wanting a screen shot: http://www.wwmkr.com/uploads/Screenshot--home-skaggs-wwmkr-project-verbonia.png It won't win me over to the Linux camp. But, who knows, maybe in the future? Well, I’m a Windows user.

And while I’ve tried (and even liked) Linux in the past, there are two big reasons that kept me running back to Windows: (1) I’m a casual gamer (dual boot would be an option), and: (2) there is a lack of writers software for Linux, like Scrivener and WriteRoom for OSX or Pagefour and Liquid Story Binder for Windows (which explains why dual boot would be useless to me).

But a few minutes ago I stumbled upon Writer’s World Maker. It’s still in its early stages (I believe) and it doesn’t look as sophisticated as the afore mentioned programs. But it is Linux based and it does look promising!

Just thought I should share this with ya:
http://www.wwmkr.com/

And for those wanting a screen shot:
http://www.wwmkr.com/uploads/Screenshot — home-skaggs-wwmkr-project-verbonia.png

It won’t win me over to the Linux camp. But, who knows, maybe in the future?

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