Monthly Archives: January 2009

So, you’re set to wow the world with your visual design skills. But after you’ve paid for your college classes and books, there’s not much left over for software – unless you sacrifice your *ahem* study sessions at The Keg. Well no need to sacrifice. There’s a ton of free and Open Source software that you can use for art and design, and much of it rivals paid software. Here is a suggested tool kit. Where possible, we’ve tried to suggest multi-platform (Mac, Windows, Linux) apps. Apps are arranged into 15 categories. 1. 2D vector. Adobe Illustrator might be nice but it’s also expensive. Inkscape offers many of the same features, plus a few extras. If you simply need something …

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By Jill Gordon Bookmark this on Delicious Many Open Source software projects were either started in colleges or started by recent college graduates. Whether it’s a coincidence or not, a lot of the available open source software is ideal for college students. Free and Open Source Software Tools for Students With the widespread use of the Internet and the growth of web-based applications, there are also a lot of hybrid forms of software available – free software with APIs (Application Programmer Interfaces) but not truly open source. The following list covers some of the best free and open source software from an average student’s perspective. (The list is arranged by software category, with recommended applications and the occasional short list …

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Recessions aren’t fun for anyone. But they do provide some unique opportunities. If you’re looking for a job during a recession, how do you stand out, further your career? The process isn’t all that different than at any other time, except that there should be emphasis on certain activities. With all the competition you’ll probably have for positions, you need to stand out amongst candidates. The tips provided below, in two categories, might apply to one or more of the following career modes: Just graduated or soon graduating. Currently employed and not looking. Currently employed and looking. Laid off and looking for work. Self-employed/ freelancing/ contracting.