New cool list of Linux must-have programs

New cool list of Linux must-have programs

It's been approximately two years since I've written the first article, A (cool) list of Linux tools. The article proved quite popular with my audience, as it allowed Linux users, new converts in particular, a quick taste of some of the more useful programs available for Linux platforms, across a range of categories.

Since, a lot has changed. Two years is a long time. I have decided to write a new article, from scratch, cataloging an up-to-date collection of must-have programs. To make it even more interesting and useful, I decided to add screenshots wherever I can and link to tutorials explaining the use of these programs.

So, not only will you have a nice list compiled, you will also have a preview of what they look like and detailed instructions how to configure them!

Like the last time, the programs will be sorted by categories. The list won't be too short, but it won't be too long, either. It will contain just enough great stuff to get you started, without being scarce or overwhelming. Considering the fact that almost anything in Linux can be done in fifteen different ways, it is very easy to get lost in the ocean of choices. I will try to maintain a right balance between quality and quantity.

Furthermore, it is important to add that I am using or have at least thoroughly tested all and any application listed here. There will be no random entries.

Games

I will not be listing games here. They belong in a separate category, although I will make a few references to several useful game-related articles I've written. If you're interested in learning more about Linux games, I recommend you check the entire section dedicated to this goal, with some 30+ titles reviewed in detail.

Users' recommendations

Likewise, there's a users' recommendation sub-section, so you can send me your suggestions and ideas. In general, the programs must be production-grade, no alphas or betas, easy to install and use, and supported by main distributions. I can't promise to include your choices here, but if I do, you'll be credited with your contribution.

So, if you're ready, plunge in and enjoy!

Table of Contents:

1. Backup software
2. 1. File backup software
   2. Imaging software
3. Browsers
4. Console (Terminal) utilities
5. Emulators
6. Encryption
7. Forensic tools
8. FTP clients
9. HTML editing
10. Image manipulation
    1. Digital cameras
    2. Image suite
    3. Viewers
    4. Web cameras
    5. Instant Messaging & Video conferencing
11. Live CDs (best choices)
    1. Other useful distributions
12. Mail clients
13. Multimedia
    1. CD/DVD burning
    2. Conversion tools - Audio
    3. Conversion tools - DVD & Video
    4. Conversion tools - all categories
    5. Desktop recording & presentation software
    6. Players - Audio
    7. Players - Video
    8. Players - all categories
    9. Subtitles
14. Office applications
    1. LaTeX-based text processors
    2. Office programs & suites
15. Partitioning software
16. Peer-to-Peer sharing
17. Rescue & Recovery
18. Security
    1. Firewalls
    2. Network scanners
    3. Rootkit tools
    4. Traffic sniffers
19. Virtualization
20. Users' recommendation
21. Conclusion

Backup software

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