This is one of those articles that I ran across and just had to post since the amount of effort that went into this is pretty amazing. If you're interested in learning about open XML this is probably the best place to start.

This blog post introduces the first in a series of screen-casts that are specifically for a developer starting development with Open XML for the first time.  It is a project that I've been meaning to work on for some time, and I recently received the mandate that this should get done, so this is the start of it.  In this video, I discuss the Open XML standard from a high level, discuss the resources that helped me get started, and point you to places to find additional resources.  I've already recorded the second video, in which I discuss the various tools that you will want to be familiar with in order to do Open XML development.  In the third and fourth video, I'll discuss the various typical development scenarios for Open XML.  In the fifth video, I'll discuss my current thoughts on development approaches.

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Power tips... I had no idea Google Earth had it in it to do "power tips..." 

Google Earth does the job when you want to zoom in on your hometown or see your own roof, but it’s more than an interactive map. Discover a new dimension to Google Earth, and find out how to create your own maps, scroll through historic imagery, or fly across the globe with these power tips--they'll keep you busy for hours. 

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If you are new, or considering using Ubuntu, then you might want to get this free book!

Curious about Ubuntu, but not sure where to start? Start here: “Ubuntu: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide”, by author Courtney Loo, is the latest free guide from MakeUseOf and will teach you everything you need to know about Ubuntu in easy-to-understand language.

Ubuntu is a free/libre, open-source computer operating system with 20 million users worldwide. But it’s also so much more than that: it is an ethos, a collaborative project and, first and foremost, Ubuntu is a community of people.

If you’re reading this guide, you’re probably interested in moving away from proprietary operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS X; perhaps you’ve already installed Ubuntu on your computer but are not sure where to start.

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You know, I truly realize that a tremendous amount of people utilize Photoshop but I for the life of me cannot figure that damn thing out.

"GIMPshop is a modification of the free/open source GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), intended to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop. Its primary purpose is to make users of Photoshop feel comfortable using GIMP. It shares all GIMP’s advantages, including the long feature list and customisability, while addressing some common criticisms regarding the program’s interface: GIMPshop modifies the menu structure to closely match Photoshop’s, adjusts the program’s terminology to match Adobe’s. GIMPshop does not support Photoshop plugins, all GIMP’s own plugins, filters, brushes, etc. However it is a great open source Photoshop alternative" 

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