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Linux applications I like

This is a list of my favorite Linux GUI applications in alphabetical order. Command-line applications (e.g. dadadodo, sbcl, etc) will not be listed here.

  • Balsa - I use it as a searchable mail archive
  • Brasero - This is my main tool for making live media CD's (i.e. disk ISO)
  • Clam TK
  • Claws mail
  • Dia - diagram editor
  • Emacs GUI
  • GIMP
  • gthumb - my favorite photo viewer and basic editor
  • Kazam - screen recording software to make a video
  • LibreOffice suite
  • Links2 - alternative super low-tech browser (I hardly ever use it but like having it in case)
  • Master PDF Editor 5 - the best way to fill and annotate PDF's
  • nobleNote - for my archived notes; searchable
  • ReText - Markdown editor, dual pane for markdown syntax and WYSIWYG. Useful in NaNoGenMo season for ease of reading the output of my program
  • Zim desktop wiki - planner/organizer


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