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Re: Any Linux users --for your tech writing -- on this list?
Subject:Re: Any Linux users --for your tech writing -- on this list? From:Matthew Helmke <matthew -at- matthewhelmke -dot- com> To:Nancy Allison <maker -at- verizon -dot- net> Date:Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:28:17 -0600
I've written several books using Linux (Ubuntu, several releases over many
years). I haven't used GIMP on Windows, though, so I'm not sure if I can
answer your other question.
On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:21 PM, Nancy Allison <maker -at- verizon -dot- net> wrote:
> Does anyone on this list use a Linux OS for your tech writing job?
>
> I have it on a netbook for personal use, but have never been called on
> to use a Linux OS for my tech writing.
>
> I'm asking because I'm wondering if I should use the Windows GIMP
> interface for my review.
>
> --Nancy
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