Useful Linux Programs
A colleague of mine recently adopted the Linux operating system and sought my advice regarding software choices. I deemed it valuable to extend this insight here as well, particularly for those contemplating the transition to Linux.
ESSENTIALS
- Web Browser: FireFox http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/firefox.html
- Email: Thunderbird http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
- Instant Messaging: Pidgin (with Off the Record plugin) http://www.pidgin.im/
- Off the Record Plugin: OTR https://otr.cypherpunks.ca/
- Office: LibreOffice http://www.libreoffice.org/
- Acrobat Reader: Evince https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince
- CD Ripper: Asunder http://www.littlesvr.ca/asunder/index.php
- DVD Ripper: Handbrake http://handbrake.fr/
- CD/DVD Creation: DeVeDe http://www.rastersoft.com/programas/devede.html
- E-Book Reader: Calibre http://calibre-ebook.com/
- Media Player: VLC http://www.videolan.org/
- Run Windows Programmes: WINE http://www.winehq.org/about/
- Password Manager: KeePassX http://www.keepassx.org/
COMMERCIALWARE REPLACEMENTS
- Photoshop: GIMP http://www.gimp.org
- Illustrator: Inkscape http://inkscape.org/
- Dreamweaver: Kompozer http://www.kompozer.net/download.php
- InDesign: Scribus http://www.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus
- Flash: Synfig http://www.synfig.org/cms/
- Premiere: OpenMovieEdito http://www.openmovieeditor.org/
- Premiere: Avidemux http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/
- Premiere: VirtualDub http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net/
- Encore: DVDStyler http://www.dvdstyler.org/en/
- AfterEffects: CineFX http://sourceforge.net/projects/cinefx/
- Soundbooth: Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
- PDF Writer: CUPS PDF Writer http://www.cups-pdf.de/
- Acrobat Pro: Master PDF Editor http://code-industry.net/free-pdf-editor.php
- Nero: Brasero http://projects.gnome.org/brasero/
- GarageBand: LMMS http://lmms.sourceforge.net/home.php
- Cakewalk: MuseScore http://www.musescore.org/
GAMING
Furthermore, for optimal enhancement of your experience, it is advisable to explore the realm of plugins. Virtually every function is complemented by a corresponding plugin, making it accessible for you to fulfill your desired tasks. Personally, I heavily rely on plugins for GIMP, which can be conveniently sourced from: http://registry.gimp.org/popular.
It is essential to remain mindful that the adoption of Linux does not automatically insulate you from potential surveillance by governmental entities or adept hackers. I will delve into the topic of secure usage and techniques to amplify your privacy within the Linux environment in a subsequent post.
Do you have suggestions that you believe merit inclusion in this list? Kindly communicate with me, and I will duly incorporate them!