Many users have recently switched from Microsoft Windows to Ubuntu, may face such a dilemma: to find the best alternative to the application software on the operating system that they have used for several years. Ubuntu has thousands of free to use and open source applications,
Paid software on Windows and other OS runs better.
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The following list summarizes the functional characteristics of many applications under various categories, so you can find the best application that matches your needs.
1. Google Chrome browser
Almost all Linux distributions have the Mozilla Firefox web browser installed by default, which is a strong competitor of Google Chrome. But Chrome
Compared with Firefox, it has its own advantages. For example, it allows you to directly access your Google account, and you can use it to synchronize your Chrome on other operating systems and mobile phones.
Browser bookmarks, browsing history, extensions, etc.
Google Chrome integrates the latest Flash player for Linux, and other browsers on Linux like Mozilla Firefox and Opera
This is not the case with web browsers. If you often use Chrome on Windows, it is the best choice to use it on Linux as well.
2. Steam
Now playing games on Linux is no longer a problem, which was still an unattainable dream many years ago. In 2013, Valve released Steam on Linux
Game client, everything has changed since then. Early users hesitated to switch from Windows to Linux, just because they couldn’t use Ubuntu
To play their favorite game, but that’s not the case anymore.
Some users may find it a bit tricky to install Steam on Linux, but if they can play thousands of Steam on Linux
The game is worth it. Some popular high-end games, such as "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive", "Hitman", "Dota 2" in Linux
All you need is to make sure you meet the minimum hardware requirements to play these games.
[code] 1. $ sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
2. $ sudo apt-get update
3. $ sudo apt-get install steam
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3. WordPress desktop client
Yes, yes, WordPress has its own Ubuntu platform client, you can use it to manage your WordPress
Site. You can write and design your site on the desktop client without going to the browser.
If you have a site built with WordPress, then this desktop client is a must-have application for you, which allows you to track all WordPress in a single window
Notice. You can also view the blog data on your site. The desktop client is available in the Ubuntu Software Center, where you can download and install it.
4. VLC media player
VLC is a very popular cross-platform open source media player, which is also available in Ubuntu. Makes VLC
The reason for being a best media player is that it can play any audio and video format in the world without any problems.
VLC has a smooth user interface and is easy to use. In addition, it provides many functions, including online video streaming, audio and video customization, etc.
[code] 1. $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:videolan/master-daily
2. $ sudo apt update
3. $ sudo apt-get install vlc qtwayland5
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5. Atom text editor
Atom, developed by GitHub, is a free and open source text editor, which can also be used as an integrated development environment (IDE) for coding and editing in mainstream programming languages. Atom
The developer claims that it is a 21st century text editor that can be changed completely.
The Atom text editor has the best user interface. It is a rich text editor that provides auto-completion, syntax highlighting, and supports extensions and plug-ins.
[code] 1. $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/atom
2. $ sudo apt-get update
3. $ sudo apt-get install atom
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6. GIMP image editor
GIMP (GNU Graphics Operating Program) is a free and open source image editor on Ubuntu. Undoubtedly it is Adobe Photoshop on Windows
The best alternative. If you used Adobe Photoshop a lot in the past, you will find it difficult to get used to GIMP, but you can customize GIMP to make it look similar to Photoshop
very similar.
GIMP is a feature-rich image editor, you can use additional features at any time by installing extensions and plug-ins.
[code] 1. $ sudo apt-get install gimp
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7. Google Play Music Desktop Player
Google Play Music Desktop Player is an open source music player, it is a copy of Google Play Music, or better than it. Google
There has always been a lack of desktop music clients, but third-party applications have filled the gaps perfectly.
As you can see in the screenshot above, its interface is second to none in terms of look and feel. You just need to log in to Google
Account, then all your music and collections will be imported to the desktop client. You can download the installation file from its official site and use the software center to install it.
8. Franz
Franz is an instant messaging client that combines chat and messaging services into one application. It is a modern instant messaging platform that supports Facebook in a single application
Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, Google Hangouts, Skype.
Franz is a complete messaging platform that you can use to manage a large number of customer services in business. To install Franz, you need to download the installation package from its website and open it in the software center.
9. Synaptic Package Manager
Synaptic Package Manager is one of the must-have tools on Ubuntu, because it provides a graphical user interface for the apt-get command we usually install software in the terminal. It is various Linux
A strong opponent of the default app store in the release.
Synaptic has a very simple user graphical interface, which is very fast and easy to use compared to other app stores. On the left hand side you can browse various applications in different categories, and you can also easily install and uninstall them.
[code] 1. $ sudo apt-get install synaptic
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10. Skype
Skype is a very popular cross-platform video phone application, which can now be obtained as a Snap application on Linux systems. Skype
It is an instant messaging application that provides video and audio calls, desktop sharing and other functions.
Skype has an excellent graphical user interface, which is very similar to the desktop client on Windows and is easy to use. It is very useful for users who have converted from Windows.
[code] 1. $ sudo snap install skype
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11, VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization software application developed by Oracle.
Java and Solaris also). If you like to try new operating systems, then VirtualBox is your must-have Ubuntu application. You can try it in Windows
Linux, Mac, you can also try Windows and Mac in Linux system.
What VirtualBox actually does is let you run the guest operating system visually in the host operating system. It can create virtual hard disks and install guest operating systems on them. You can do it in Ubuntu
The software center directly downloads and installs it.
12. Unity Tweak tool
The Unity Tweak tool (Gnome Tweak tool) is a must-have for every Linux user, because it gives users the ability to customize their desktop according to their needs. You can try new
GTK themes, setting desktop hot corners, customizing icon sets, adjusting the unity launcher and more.
The Unity Tweak tool may be very useful for users because it contains everything from basic to advanced configuration.
[code] 1. $ sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool
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13. Ubuntu Cleaner
Ubuntu Cleaner is a system management tool, which is specially designed to remove unused packages, unnecessary applications and clear browser cache. Ubuntu Cleaner
There is a simple user interface that is easy to use.
Ubuntu Cleaner is one of the best alternatives to BleachBit, and BleachBit is a pretty good cleanup tool on Linux distributions.
[code] 1. $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gerardpuig/ppa
2. $ sudo apt-get update
3. $ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-cleaner
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14. Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a code editor, and you will find that it is very similar to the Atom text editor and Sublime Text you may have used. Visual
Studio Code has proven to be a very good educational tool because it can explain everything from HTML tags to syntax in programming.
Visual Studio itself integrates Git, it has an excellent user interface, you will find that it is compatible with Atom Text Editor and Sublime Text
very similar. You can download and install it from the Ubuntu Software Center.
15. Corebird
If you are looking for a desktop client that you can use Twitter, then Corebird Twitter client is what you are looking for. It is regarded as the best available under Linux distribution
Twitter client, it provides functions very similar to the Twitter application on your phone.
When someone likes or reposts your tweet or sends you a message, the Corebird Twitter client will also notify you. You can also add multiple
Twitter account.
[code] 1. $ sudo snap install corebird
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