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There are lot of screenshot tools available for Linux Distros and Hotshots is one among them with most advanced editing features. This tool is particularly suitable for writing documentation but you can also use it to highlight some details on map image or wherever you want. This program is entirely written in Qt and runs on cross platforms including Windows and Mac OS X. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Hotshots Screen Capture tool offer series of key features including grab current screen, save screenshots in multiple formats, automatically save the screenshot to clipboard, automatically scale the screenshot to given size, use "system" shortcuts to take screenshot, add annotation items and export edited image in multiple formats.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Hotshots 2.2.0 using PPA on Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux Distros.

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Hotshots 2.2.0 (Screenshot Tool) on your PPA based Linux Distros.

Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Hotshots 2.2.0 (Screenshot Tool) in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.

Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable Hotshots 2.2.0  (Screenshot Tool) application on your PPA based Linux Distros.

After installation, search for "Hotshots" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch it and enjoy editing the screenshots which you have taken using Hotshots application.

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