Applications: Rhythmbox Update, Programs for Professional Writers, and Alternatives to the ZIP Command in GNU/Linux

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 16, 2024

• Rhythmbox Update Brings DAAP Server Fix, Podcast Tweaks

  A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox has been released, the first major update in over a year. Rhythmbox 3.4.8 is billed as a ‘minor improvement release’, so there are no shiny new features or (some would say overdue) UI changes to speak of.

  But there are plenty of bug fixes and smaller quality enhancements worth knowing about.

  Although primarily used to listen and manage local music files, Rhythmbox supports network shares, podcasts, radio streaming, and integration with online services like Magnatune and Last.FM.

  In this release, the app includes several podcast improvements, including better handling of episode images. It also adds a “delete file only” to episode downloads. This allows users to delete downloaded files while keeping the episode entry for later re-downloading.

• Top 21 Free Apps for Fictions Writers, Screenwriters and Novelists (Windows, Linux, & macOS)

  Crafting compelling fiction requires specialized tools beyond basic text editors. Whether you're drafting a novel, screenplay, or short story, you need features to organize complex plots, develop rich characters, and track timelines.

• Trelby - Free Screenwriting Program for Professional Writers (Windows & Linux)

  Trelby is a powerful yet free screenwriting software built for simplicity and ease of use. Designed to streamline the screenwriting experience, it features a clean, intuitive layout that makes writing scripts effortless and enjoyable.

• 6 Alternatives to the ZIP Command in Linux

  To compress or decompress the files and directories on Linux, the first command that comes to the beginner’s mind is ZIP, especially if we want .zip extension archives.