I need to find a desktop screen recording software (preferably free) that I can use on a 32 bit Ubuntu Linux laptop. Do you have any recommendations?
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The Screenshot tool bundled with Gnome does exactly what you described
It can sreencast too
Screenshot pictures are saved in you default Pictures directoryxdg-user-dir PICTURES
Screencast videos are saved in the home Video directoryxdg-user-dir VIDEOS
Screenshots:
Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of the desktop.
Alt+Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of a window.
Shift+Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of an area you select.
Screencasts:
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R starts recording the desktop.
A red circle is displayed in the top right corner of the screen when the recording is in progress.
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R stops the recording.
Please read the manual: