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LICENSE : gnu general public license (gpl)
OPERATING SYSTEM : posix
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE : c++
USER INTERFACE : kde
TITLE SYNONYMS : KDesktopEnvironment
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If part of your workflow involves a lot of cutting and pasting, then you know how limiting the native clipboard feature is on your desktop no matter which platform you're using. If you want to add a little extra awesome to your cutting and pasting routine, then have a look at this roundup of clipboard tools that make the job go just a little easier.

Glipper - This clipboard manager for the GNOME panel. It keeps a history of copied text so you can refer back to it later. Glipper has support for Actions, Snippets, No-Paste services, and more. It's available in English, German, and Italian.



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Four Nifty Blogging Clients for KDE

When you sit down to put together a blog post, the last thing you want getting in your way is a finicky blogging client. This week, we'll take a look at open source blogging software designed for the Linux operating system, as well as apps created specifically for the KDE and GNOME desktop. In fact, let's get started with KDE first.

Bilbo Blogger - The developers created this client with a single purpose in mind: simplicity. It's a full-featured WYSIWYG and HTML editor that supports Blogger, Movable Type, and other popular blogging platforms. Use it to create, modify, edit, and pre-schedule posts or simply rely on it to fetch blog entries for local storage. Have a look at this post for some great installation tips and tricks to get you started.



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