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?
Can you post the link for Micro? I use VSCode daily and if there’s an OSS version comparable/better, definitely interested.
I never could make KDEnlive work well for me, I use ShotCut instead. Basically everything else, I’m the same. Can’t get away from VLC though.
VSCode is OSS. The builds Microsoft distributes are proprietary because of some telemetry and stuff like that but glorious volunteers maintain something called VSCodium, which is essentially the same VSCode but without the Microsoft surprises
Micro is just a text editor. What you’ll be looking for is probably VSCodium.
Thanks!