GIMP 2.4.0 released

GIMP 2.4.0 has been released.
GIMP which stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program is a popular open source alternative to photoshop.
The latest version has a great new look and a load of new features including:
* Scalable Brushes
* Foreground Select Tool
* Align Tool
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Ubuntu certificate of authenticity

Not actually required :)

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BSOD

This is one BSOD i don’t mind looking at. Almost enough to tempt me back to windows ;)



Photoshopped

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Earth-like planet found

Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory in Chile have discovered the most “earth-like” extrasolar planet spotted so far.
The planet is in orbit around a red dwarf star called Gliese 581 which is 20 light years away in the direction of the constellation Libra.
Initial measurements suggest that the planet, called Gliese 581C, is about 1.5 […]



Turn your laser into a pen

Here is a hack to turn a laser into a pen and be the envy of all your geek friends!
Be warned though, I have ruined 4 lasers trying this and still can’t seem to get it to work. ;)

Thanks to Charlynn for the heads up on this one.



LOLcat Bible

The Bible written in LOLcat.
IT MAKEZ MOAR SENSE THAN TEH ORIGINAL VERSHUN..I LUV IT
And Ceiling Cat sayz, i can has light? and teh light wuz.
teh Link



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Asteroid named after Takei

Star Trek actor George Takei who played helmsman Hikaru Sulu on the USS Enterprise has had an asteroid named after him.
The piece of rock formally known as asteroid 1994 GT9 is located somewhere between Mars and Jupiter and was discovered in 1994.
It has been renamed as 7307 Takei.