One of the core strengths of every Linux distro is that it comes with a package manager filled with plenty of free software that you can install right out of the box. From office suites to small utilities, you will find tools and software for almost every category. This article will show you some of the best software that you should install on your Linux machine. Each section below will have select software for each:
Office Suites
Text and Code Editors
Note Taking Apps
Task Management and Todo Lists
Email Clients
Instant Messaging and IRC
Web browsers
Media Players
Media Converters
File Archivers
Torrent Managers
FTP Clients and Download Managers
Screenshot Tools
Screencapture Tools
Webcam Tools
Image Editors and Drawing Tools
Video Editing Tools
Audio Recorders and Editors
eBook and Document Readers
Remote Desktop Connections
Disk Cleaning tools
Disk Partitioning and Recovery
Data Encryption
Window Managers
File Managers
Terminal Emulators
Command Shells
… and Network Diagnostic Tools
