5 of the Best Free Linux Screen Capture Tools

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 27, 2010

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“The phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words”
refers to the idea that a solitary still image can provide as much
information as a large amount of descriptive text. Essentially,
pictures convey information more effectively and efficiently than
words can.

“A screenshot is an image captured by a computer to record the
output of a visual device. Screen capture software enable
screenshots to be taken on a computer. This type of software has a
wide range of uses. As an image can illustrate the operation of
computer software so well, screenshots play a crucial role in
software development and documentation. Alternatively, if you have
a technical problem with your computer, a screenshot allows a
technical support department to understand the problems you are
facing. Writing computer-related articles, documentation and
tutorials is nigh on impossible without a good tool for creating
screenshots.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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