The popularity of the Linux platform has increased over recent years. Presently, most distributions have a graphical user environment such as GNOME or KDE. A lot of popular applications have been made available to the Linux operating system as well. These are detailed in Linux books (Linux Bücher) and other programming articles. Here are some of the best applications that are used in Linux.
1. OpenOffice: This is probably the most useful of all applications offering programs used for
word processing, making spreadsheets and presentations, database management and web page editing. It also has the ability to read as well as create Microsoft Office files. It is cross-platform capable, and has installation binaries for Linux, Windows, Solaris and OS X.
2. Scribus: A desktop publishing application, Scribus could do almost anything that can be done by Adobe Acrobat, without burning a hole in your pocket. It enables you to work with layering, opacity, CMYK color separations, ICC color management, as well as versatile PDF creation. Through this program, you would be able to create your own newsletters, press packets, books, fliers and manuals effortlessly.
3. Evolution: This is a program similar to Outlook of Windows. Some of its features include email, contacts, calendars, tasks, advanced searching, shared vCards, desktop integration, encryption, junk filters, iCal support, LDAP support and a lot more. If you use it and your company makes use of an Exchange server, then you are in luck as the Evolution Connector would be able to always keep you connected.
4. Gnucash: This is possibly the best accounting package which is available for Linux. It makes use of a double-entry bookkeeping system and can serve as a good replacement for small business accounting and individual accounting. Gnucash is available across all platforms.
5. OpenProj: Microsoft Project’s open source replacement, OpenProj has a comparable user interface and functionality that is similar to Microsoft Project. Aside from being available on Linux, it can also be used for OS X, BSD, 32-bit Windows and UNIX-like operating systems.
6. Pidgen: This is an instant messaging program which works with almost all of the other instant messaging services. It can also be configured with multiple accounts and supports file transfer, spell-check, typing notification, away messages and buddy pouncing.
