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1. Eclipse
Eclipse is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) that
works on OS X and Windows as well, thanks to being built on Java. It
relies on plugins to provide support for many programming languages,
including Python, C++, Ruby, Scala and Clojure. This extensibility makes
it possible for programmers to customize Eclipse according to their
skills, needs and projects they’re working on.
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2. LightTable
LightTable is a modern-looking advanced code editor with more than 100 plugins available. It supports several
programming and scripting languages,
and the feature that sets it apart from other, similar apps is the
instant feedback option. This feature helps you evaluate your code as
you’re working on it, so it’s easier to catch mistakes and learn new
functions.
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3. Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks is a development environment for C, C++ and Fortran.
It’s also cross-platform, and supports several different compilers, code
folding and completion. Among other useful features, Code::Blocks
offers a tabbed interface, a hex editor and a GUI designer module to
help you create application interfaces.
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4. Brackets
Brackets is a beautiful and lightweight text editor primarily used
for HTML and CSS scripting. It supports all the features that modern
text editors have, like automatic indentation, code folding, themes and
countless plugins.
There’s also a live preview mode which is great for web development, as
it lets you see the changes on your website on-the-fly, in your
browser.
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5. Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio is based on Eclipse, but it’s focused on the
development of web applications. With plugins, it’s possible to create
Adobe AIR and iPhone applications with Aptana. It features a helpful
Code Assist functionality, a built-in terminal and integration with Git
for better version control.
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For Communication
6. Pidgin
Pidgin is the favorite instant messenger of many Linux users, and for
a good reason. With support for all the popular chat protocols – Gtalk,
IRC, Yahoo, ICQ, XMPP – and others (like Facebook) available via
official and third-party plugins, who wouldn’t love Pidgin? It also
works on Windows, and has many cool features, like custom emoticons,
“Now Playing” status messages, different types of notifications, and
buddy grouping and filtering.
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7. Telegram
Telegram is a relatively new player on the instant messaging scene,
and it has the advantage over Pidgin (and many others) in that it
supports almost all platforms (OS X and iOS, Android, Linux, Windows and
Windows Phones). It’s focused on privacy and security, so it encrypts
all messages and even lets them self-destruct if the users want that.
All your chats are kept in sync across devices, and you can use Telegram
to send files to groups of up to 200 friends.
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8. Claws Mail
Claws is an email client perfect for users who seek simplicity and
stability. With its uncluttered interface and many useful features
(multiple account support; email filtering, folders and labels; threaded
conversations; email scheduling; integrated address book; anti-phishing
measures…), Claws is a great alternative to Thunderbird, which many
uses often describe as bloated.
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9. Choqok
There aren’t many Twitter clients for Linux, or at least not many
that work and have all the features that a power-user would require.
Choqok is an exception: a feature-packed yet easy to use Twitter client
with support for multiple accounts, notifications, Twitter lists, image
and video previews, URL shortening, and filtering/hiding Tweets from
your timeline.
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10. Jitsi
Jitsi is proof that there are powerful Skype alternatives for Linux.
It’s a full-fledged communication center with support for Google Talk,
Facebook chat, Yahoo, ICQ and XMPP, but that’s not all. You can use
Jitsi for audio and video calls, conference calls, desktop streaming and
group chats. It supports encrypted conversations, file transfer, call
recording, notifications and more.
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For Internet
11. Firefox
Firefox is the default browser on many Linux distributions, and there
are hundreds of extensions that let you change its appearance and
functionality. It’s a
great browser
for all types of users because it’s easy to personalize. The growing
amount of users worldwide should convince you to try it, if you haven’t
done so yet.
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12. SpiderOak
Backups are extremely important, yet people put them off and perceive
them as a hassle. SpiderOak is a secure way to automate online backups.
A free account gets you 2 GB of
cloud storage,
and you can install the client on your computer as well as mobile
devices, and keep everything synchronized. You can backup only selected
folders, define schedules, and password-protect files which you want to
share with others.
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13. qBitTorrent
qBitTorrent is often described as the closest Linux alternative to
utorrent. It’s lightweight with a nice interface, and has all the
features you need: from integrated search, DHT and peer exchange
support, encryption and port forwarding to bandwidth scheduling, IP
filtering and download queues.
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14. TeamViewer
TeamViewer is not an open-source application, but it’s on this list
because it has a Linux version and because many new Linux users rely on
it when they get stuck with a software problem. It’s an application for
remote desktop control that lets another user access and administer your
system. However, it can also be used for online meetings and direct
file transfer between computers.
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15. uget
Sometimes you can’t download everything from torrents, and you don’t
want to keep your browser running all the time. Then you need a download
manager, and uget is a fantastic one that works on Linux, Android and
Windows. It lets you queue, schedule and categorize downloads, and most
importantly, supports download resuming. Uget offers even more than
that, but it manages to stay lightweight and simple to use, which is
really commendable.
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For Security
16. Tor
We might pretend we don’t care or console ourselves by thinking we’ve
got “nothing to hide”, but the fact is that privacy and security are
extremely important, and that it’s a wise practice to be mindful of them
on the Internet. Tor helps you in that mission by providing a browser
and communication tools that block trackers and enable anonymized
surfing. Of course, there’s so much more to it, and you can learn all
about it on the project website.
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17. KeePass
Security offline matters as much as online, if not even more. Your
passwords need to be kept safe and preferably encrypted, and KeePass is a
tool that’s cut for the job. It can run as a portable application, and
can import and export your passwords in several formats. KeePass can
also help you manage new passwords with a random password generator and
clipboard integration.
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18. Tox
Although we could’ve listed Tox under communication tools, its strong
focus on security and privacy earned it a place in this category. Tox
lets you exchange encrypted messages with your friends and make free
audio and video calls. It has a stylish, attractive interface that will
fit well into any
desktop environment.
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19. Privoxy
Privoxy is an advanced web filtering tool which you can use to block
ads, prevent trackers and control which sites can access your computer.
There’s much more to Privoxy, and it takes some effort to learn how to
configure it, but it’s well worth it if you care about privacy.
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20. Gufw
Gufw is a simple and very user-friendly firewall for Linux which you
can configure in just a few clicks. It provides basic protection, and
supports app filtering and custom rules. You can also use it to log and
track your Internet traffic and “invisible” activities that happen while
you’re browsing the Web.
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For Image Manipulation
21. Krita
Krita is a Linux h(e)aven for digital artists and illustrators. This
amazing application lets you customize its appearance to suit your
workflow, and has a special painting mode that eliminates all
distractions and lets you focus on your art. You can use it to create
patterns and textures, modify and import brushes, apply filters and
effects, manage layers, and achieve perfect symmetry with in-built
drawing aids.
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22. Pinta
Pinta is inspired by Paint.NET and offers all the basic image editing
and drawing options. It’s a bit like advanced Microsoft Paint – simple
enough to use, but not lacking in crucial features. You can use Pinta to
draw various shapes, retouch images with effects and filters, and even
manage layers of your photos.
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23. Gimp
You probably already know everything about Gimp – it’s the most
powerful image editing tool for Linux, well-deserving the title of the
best Photoshop alternative. If you’re not happy with what Gimp offers by
default, there are many
awesome plugins that add new functions and image effects.
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24. Darktable
Professional photographers might appreciate darktable, because it
supports RAW image editing, among other cool features. You can use it to
tweak every little detail of your photos. One of the best things about
darktable is the extensive, helpful documentation available on the
official website and as a PDF guide.
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25. PhotoQt
PhotoQt is a non-intrusive, lightweight image viewer app for Linux
that hides many features below the surface. You can preview images as a
slideshow, set the wallpaper directly from PhotoQt, as well as rename
and delete images, scale, rotate and zoom them, and set your own
keyboard shortcuts for image browsing.
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For Entertainment
26. Atraci
Atraci is a fresh, cross-platform app that lets you search and stream
music directly from YouTube. You can organize your favorite tracks in
playlists, view videos in full screen, and browse current top songs on
YouTube directly from Atraci.
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27. Miro
Miro (previously called “Democracy Player”) is a versatile multimedia
application that lets you play a number of audio and video formats, as
well as stream online content, watch Internet TV and download videos. It
can also convert some video formats, has built-in torrent support and
lets you schedule videos, online shows and downloads. Basically, Miro is
a full-fledged multimedia center akin to
Kodi and other home entertainment apps.
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28. Tomahawk
Tomahawk is a truly innovative Linux app that combines music and
social media. It lets you stream songs from a bunch of online services,
like Last.fm, Soundcloud, Grooveshark, Jamendo, Deezer, Google Play and
many more. You can connect your social accounts and get detailed stats
on your music consumption and preferences. With Tomahawk, it’s easy to
share songs and playlists with your friends and get recommendations
tailored to your taste.
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29. Clementine
Clementine is a reliable music player that’s inspired by Amarok, but
not as complicated to use. It has so many great features: a tabbed
interface for playlists, lyric and artist info fetching from online
sources, search and streaming support for Internet radio and services
like Spotify and Grooveshark, podcast discovery and download, remote
control from Android devices and support for music copying to iPods and
USB music players. Clementine is all you need to enjoy music and manage
your collection on a Linux system.
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30. SMPlayer
SMPlayer is one of the most practical multimedia players for Linux
because it comes with built-in codecs, ready to play all popular formats
right out of the box. It can play YouTube videos, download subtitles
for your movies and remember individual settings for every file you
play. Advanced users will appreciate features like the equalizer, video
filters and custom subtitle positions and synchronization.
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Of course, there are so many more Linux apps that could rightfully be included in a “best of” list.
Which are your favorite applications for Linux? Can you recommend some new, undiscovered apps? Let us know in the comments.
