Software Recommendations: Linux

More Tips & Tricks

GIMP

Install GIMP Flatpack
Download GIMP 3.0.4 AppImage
for x86_64
via BitTorrent
Download GIMP 3.0.4 AppImage
for x86_64
directly

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.

Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
GIMP.org

FLAMESHOT

Flameshot: Is a free cross platform opensource screen capture tool with loads of options. Powerful and simple to use .
FlameShot.org

Linux Installs

Download Appimage
Download nightly Binaries

Need an older release?

Or install via package manager

Arch

pacman -S flameshot

Ubuntu 18.04+ and Debian 10+

apt install flameshot

openSUSE

zypper install flameshot

Void Linux

xbps-install flameshot

Solus

eopkg it flameshot

Fedora

dnf install flameshot

NixOs

nix-env -iA nixos.flameshot

Guix

guix install flameshot

ALT

apt-get install flameshot

INKSCAPE

Inkscape is a free community-driven vector graphics editor. It can be used to create illustrations, logos, diagrams, and other types of graphics. Inkscape is a popular substitute for Adobe Illustrator and is widely used by designers, artists, and educators.
Inkscape.org

Features

  • Advanced vector editing tools
  • Support for SVG, PNG, PDF, and other file formats
  • Text editing tools
  • Layers and groups
  • A wide variety of plugins and extensions

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source
  • Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Advanced features for vector graphics editing
  • Plugins and extensions for additional functionality

Cons

  • It can be slow on older computers
  • Some features may not be as polished as Adobe Illustrator

Installation:

Install Inkscape from your Software Manager or on Ubuntu, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install inkscape

VIRTUALBOX

VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It allows you to create and run virtual machines on your computer, which can be helpful in testing software, running multiple operating systems, and more.
VirtualBox.org

Features

  • Support for a wide variety of operating systems and platforms
  • Customizable virtual hardware configurations
  • Snapshots and cloning for easy virtual machine management
  • Integration with the host operating system

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source
  • Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Advanced features for virtualization and management
  • Easy to set up and use

Cons

  • It can be resource-intensive on older computers
  • Limited support for high-end graphics and gaming applications

Installation:

Install VirtualBox from your Software Manager or on Ubuntu, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install virtualbox

More Tips & Tricks

Linux

- NEW Compress or Extract Files in Terminal
- 25 Basic Linux Commands For Beginners
- How to use 'APT'
- Change Login Background (Mint 22)
- Free Linux Manuals
- Linux Commands from A-Z: free downloadable PDF
- Linux Distros & where to get them
- How to Install Linux Mint
- Dual Booting Windows & Linux

Windows

- Windows 11 Super Tutorial
- Bypass Windows 11 Password
- Enable GOD MODE
- Disable Copilot
- 23 Windows 10 Tweaks
- View Windows 10 Crash Logs
- Command Prompt Hacks for Windows 
- Windows 11 - Common Issues and Fixes - Complete List

Raspberry Pi

- NEW Raspberry Pi NAS
- Dual Boot the Pi
- NVMe SDD on a Pi
- Clone your Pi SD Card

Free Ebooks

- Crochet
- Knitting
- Loom Knitting
- Cross Stitch
- Windows Manuals
- Linux Manuals
- Raspberry Pi
- Lua
- HTML, CSS & JS

Handy Tools

DistroSea.com site image
Check out different Linux distros in your web browser with nothing to download at DistroSea.com
Quick Ref Site image
Here are some cheatsheets and quick references from QuickRef.ME.

Learning Linux

edX Site image
Learn Linux from MIT for FREE edX.
Linux Basics YouTube Series Site image
Linux Basics YouTube Series
Watch the Series.
“Linux Command Line Tutorial For Beginners" will teach you everything you need to know about Linux Command Line in easy-to-understand language.
Watch the Series.

YouTubes

@ David Bambal
@ Chris Titus Tech 
@ DistroTube
@ It's FOSS - Linux Portal
@ The Linux Experiment
@ Learn Linux TV
@ Linux TV
@ InfinitelyGalactic
@ Linux Workroom
@ Learn Linux TV

It's FOSS RSS