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Ardesia vs Microsoft Paint

A side-by-side look at Ardesia and Microsoft Paint. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Ardesia

Ardesia

Education & Reference

Ardesia is a free, open source software program for Linux that allows users to turn their computer into an interactive whiteboard. It can be used for presentations, teaching, or collaborating by drawing on the screen with a stylus or other pointing device.

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Microsoft Paint

Microsoft Paint

Photos & Graphics

Microsoft Paint is a simple raster graphics editor that comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows. It allows users to draw simple images, crop and resize images, and apply basic edits like rotating images and changing color palettes. Common uses are making simple diagrams, editing screenshots, and basic image manipulation.

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