Well I'm now on day three or so of my Ubuntu adventure and I'm super impressed by the availability of software.
More importantly, the days of having to stuff around in the Linux shell installing apps are virtually over.
I've put together a list of apps that are installed directly from the included GUI driven "software centre" that were mandatory to have working as I previously used them on a daily basis back in Win8 land.
Brace yourself - it really is that easy.
1. Remmina
This is an RDP client that lets you jump into Windows desktops should the need arise.
The client works perfectly and the bit that does my head in is the fact that this app launches faster than the old mstsc app in Windows and feels like it has less lag.
2. VLC
Good old VLC.
This really is the go-to video and audio player.
Works beautifully in Ubuntu and has no issues playing back anything you can throw at it.
3. Pinta
Pinta is a port of paint.net for Linux.
Leaves gimp for dead and has the exact same GUI as paint.net
4. KeePass
If you're not already using KeePass, shame on you
This is the standard for password safes.
To make your life easier, save your keepass database on your Google Drive storage and you can then access your store from your Android phone when you're out and about.
5. Sublime Text
While I have been a big fan of Notepad++ for a long time unfortunately there's no native port for Linux.
Not to worry though - Sublime Text is just as good (and actually looks a little bit slicker) as Notepad++ and has a diff plugin (sublimerge) as well.
Again, I can't believe how easy this has all been.
Linux has always been a sure fire bet in server land but the time has come where there is no reason not to jump in and run Ubuntu on your laptop.
Next up, apps that need a little bit more love to get up and going (but not much).
More importantly, the days of having to stuff around in the Linux shell installing apps are virtually over.
I've put together a list of apps that are installed directly from the included GUI driven "software centre" that were mandatory to have working as I previously used them on a daily basis back in Win8 land.
Brace yourself - it really is that easy.
1. Remmina
This is an RDP client that lets you jump into Windows desktops should the need arise.
The client works perfectly and the bit that does my head in is the fact that this app launches faster than the old mstsc app in Windows and feels like it has less lag.
2. VLC
Good old VLC.
This really is the go-to video and audio player.
Works beautifully in Ubuntu and has no issues playing back anything you can throw at it.
3. Pinta
Pinta is a port of paint.net for Linux.
Leaves gimp for dead and has the exact same GUI as paint.net
4. KeePass
If you're not already using KeePass, shame on you
This is the standard for password safes.
To make your life easier, save your keepass database on your Google Drive storage and you can then access your store from your Android phone when you're out and about.
5. Sublime Text
While I have been a big fan of Notepad++ for a long time unfortunately there's no native port for Linux.
Not to worry though - Sublime Text is just as good (and actually looks a little bit slicker) as Notepad++ and has a diff plugin (sublimerge) as well.
Again, I can't believe how easy this has all been.
Linux has always been a sure fire bet in server land but the time has come where there is no reason not to jump in and run Ubuntu on your laptop.
Next up, apps that need a little bit more love to get up and going (but not much).
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