17 alternatives to the Windows software environment in Linux

Linux has been widely used in desktop applications in the past two years, and many people have become active and want to switch to Linux. A few days ago, I wrote, "why don't we choose Linux ?" . It has aroused the response of many netizens, which shows the impact of Linux in the industry. However, I did not talk about the reasons why we didn't choose Linux. It was because of my own Linux experience. I have been insisting on Linux recently, saying that it is because there is a lot of inconvenience to me.

Of course, after Ubuntu version is used, it is very good for my current version. If the driver does not require me to do anything, it will all be installed in place. I think this is because Linux supports inter notebook. It is estimated that the computer using other tablets is difficult to say this is smooth. Although the drivers are automatically installed, but found that Linux for computer optimization is not enough, the same use of Linux and Winxp two systems, in Winxp, This is not hot in Linux. I don't know why, but a friend can tell me what the reason is.

Now I will compare the software used in my Linux system with the software environment in Windows.

I. Office software

Yongzhong office2007PK Microsoft Office2003

Office software is our most commonly used software and can use "yongzhong office2007". Some friends may use open office. However, I found that yongzhong office is much faster than open office, and is more suitable for Chinese users in terms of Chinese support and usage habits.

Yongzhong office2007 can be precise and compatible with Microsoft Office documents in both directions, including encrypted Microsoft files, HTML and XML files on webpages, and PDF files. Yongzhong integrated Office2007 and added a combination of vertical bars, horizontal bars, and other formats that are frequently used in Chinese documents, or functions not available for MS products such as Chinese-specific puzzles. This set of software includes text processing corresponding to MS word), workbook corresponding to MS Excel) and Briefing production corresponding to MS PowerPoint) three major applications.

Ii. Text Editor

Gedit PK notepad

In Windows, we often use notepad or editplus to edit text files. In Linux, we can use gedit.

Iii. Image Processing

Gimp PK Photoshop

If you like to use the Micromedia product, you can now find the version in Linux, the same as in Windows.

Micromedia Flash and Macromedia Fireworks are available in Linux.

Iv. Input Method

XSIM and SCIM are both good. There are five input methods, such as Pinyin and pinyin.

V. Chat Software

You can use Gaim and use MSN, QQ, ICQ, gtalk, and YAHOO In Gaim.

You don't need to worry about using skype frequently. Now, skype also has a Linux version, which has a very good voice effect and is no worse than Windows.

If QQ does not use Gaim, you can install LumaQQ separately. This software has most of the functions of QQ in Windows.

Vi. Web Browser

Firefox PK IE

I believe many people have used Firefox, which is as good as Windows in Linux. At the same time, you can also choose Opera, which is installed on both browsers on my machine. In addition, you can choose to install some extensions for the Firefox browser, so that you will find that your Firefox is getting better and better.

These two sites are both good. Let's take a look at them. There must be a lot of GAINS. Windows users can also take a look at them, which is equally useful.

VII. Download Tool

Download from the electric terminal: aMule is basically the same as that in Windows, and it feels faster than in Windows.

Download BT: BitTorrent Software

Multi-thread download: MultiGet is similar to FlashGet download software. Wget software can also be used.

You can also use the extended Firefox plug-in to provide multi-thread download. I installed the DownThemAll plug-in.

8. FTP tools

You can use KFTPGrabber to replace ftp software in Windows. Of course there are many options to choose from. Such as proftpd and CrossFTP.

9. Email client software

Thunderbird PK FoxMail

Mozilla Thunderbird is a powerful open-source mail and newsgroup client. Like firefox, foxmail can be replaced. Of course, you can use the Evolution software to replace outlook users. We recommend that you use the Thunderbird software.

10. webpage editing software

MicromediaDreamweaver MX is installed on my machine. Because Dreamweaver is used in Windows, it is inconvenient for other users to find the Linux version of this software on the Internet. Nice to use like in Windows.

11. English-Chinese dictionary

Starship translation Wang pk Kingsoft

Although the starship software is worse than Kingsoft, it is enough for our daily use. I also found a Linux version with Kingsoft mac on the Internet, but I have not tried it.

12. Video Software

MPlayer can be used for VCD, DVD, divx, wma, and wmv) and RealPlayer.

P2p TV software: gsopcast can be installed. Although it is not comparable to that in Windows, it is available in Linux.

13. Audio Software

You can use xmms (supporting multiple formats) to replace audio playing software such as swap mute. The effect is also good.

14. Package the compression and decompression software

In Linux, gzip and tar can be used.

15. Development Tools

Eclipse, GCC, make, Perl, Python, Tcl/Tk are available in various languages. Eclipse3.2 and GCC are installed on my machine.

Java Development in Linux has no problem at all. Tomcat, myeclipse, svn, and other series of software have the Linux version, which is very convenient.

Vi. UML design tools

Dia PK Visio

Dia can make UML diagrams, flowcharts, and circuit diagrams, and convert them into multiple external formats (dxf, cgm, wpg, fig etc ). In ubuntu, you can install it directly through the new software manager. Has most of the functions of visio, at least need to draw uml and flowcharts and other tools available, and is not bad.

17. Project Planning Tools

Planner pkMS Project

Planner can be used to schedule, adjust, and track projects. It is similar to MS Project, but its functions are somewhat different, but it can be replaced. What is insufficient is that it cannot communicate with MS data, this will affect the inability of other users without tools to interwork with Plan files.

Of course, there are many useful and practical software in Linux to replace our commonly used software in Windows. As a technician, it is feasible for professionals to fully use Linux for work or hobbies. However, I still recommend that you keep a Windows system in the system. For entertainment, it is better to play games in Windows. This is something Linux cannot do now. Do not tell me that wine and other software can be used in Linux. I want to know the performance of such software. It can only be said to be usable, not to be useful. I have installed IE in my current Linux system, which is much slower than other browsers in Linux, and far less effective than Windows. Linux cannot completely replace Windows systems. However, I think one day it may share the same world with Windows and have a considerable number of groups, just like the current development language. net developers, like java developers, have preferences and special merits.

In any case, it should be a great pleasure to see the development of the Linux system, because we can have more options than the Windows system.