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Hi everyone! So I've recently switched to Linux and I'm having a lot of fun downloading software and replacing my old stuff with it. I'm wondering what you all use?

My switched softwares:

Obsidian -> Logseq - Obsidian is great and all but I think Logseq is also competent in its own way even without plugins. I am currently exploring templates to create my own daily journal/habit tracker like I did in Obsidian.

Word/Notepad -> LibreOffice - Seems to have a lot of options. Currently using the writer software for quick notes.

Canva -> Inkscape - I am aware that Canva is a website/android app, but I decided to switch from it to Inkscape by utilizing open source illustrations such as Undraw for graphics needs. I still need to look up tutorials on how to use it properly, though!

Clip Studio Paint -> Krita - I actually made this switch a month or two ago, but I'm really enjoying Krita a lot more than I ever did Clip Studio Paint. Less things to get distracted by, giving you more chances to learn how to utilize the essentials.

Things I'd like to explore in more detail:

  • Thunderbird as a calendar/email/task software
  • Whether or not I should stick with Calibre for book management
  • Kdenlive as a video creating program. I haven't created videos before, but it seems fun.

How about you? What do you enjoy?

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[–] spcies@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Calibre is great for book management. I use Thunderbird for my email/calendar since I'm on Linux and have never even though of changing. Works like a charm and it does everything I need it to.

Other software I use and recommend are:

  • Web browser: Firefox
  • Image and drawing: GIMP and Inkscapr
  • Plain text editing and programming: Neovim
  • PDF reader: Okular
  • Media player: VLC
  • Terminal: Alacritty (main terminal) and Yakuake (to have a terminal that I can easily access and then hide)