Tip for saving printing paper

One can save on paper supplies, by printing multiple pages in single A4 paper sheets.

On GNU/Linux you can do this with the pdfjam utilities.

# apt-get install pdfjam

The following cmdline turns file[1-3].pdf into a single pdf file

$ pdfjoin --outfile single.pdf file1.pdf file2.pdf file3.pdf

We now put two pages into one (in landscape mode)

$ pdfnup --outfile 2_pages_in_one.pdf single.pdf

You may wish to enable double sided printing through CUPS at this point.

Your job is now ready for printing.

$ lp -d printer_name 2_pages_in_one.pdf

My Little Obsessive Compulsive Friend

An animated short from a young talented artist. Enjoy :)

Farewell Costas

One of my favorite drummers, Κώστας Κουβίδης, was lost in a car accident in the early morning hours of April 26th, 2007.

I can still hear his signature rhythm in my head, like that time with Kontrafouris in Athens, or with Tilemachos in Thessaloniki..

Costas, you will be missed..