Fresh Linux Install

The best Open-Source software for a new Linux installation.

Richard Elmsworth
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  1. nomacs icon

    nomacs

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    Image Viewer and Editor

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
    nomacs screenshot 1
    nomacs screenshot 1
    nomacs screenshot 2
    +1
    nomacs screenshot 3
  2. feh icon

    feh

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    Lightweight Image Viewer

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Display EXIF Info
    Image Information
    Display Thumbnails
  5. KIT Scenarist icon

    KIT Scenarist

     Like

    Screenplay Application

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Add research document
    Corkboard
    Screenplay editor
    +4
    Summary report
  6. Aegisub icon

    Aegisub

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    Subtitle Editor

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Aegisub screenshot 1
    Aegisub screenshot 1
    Aegisub screenshot 2
    +9
    Aegisub screenshot 3
  7. Steam icon

    Steam

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    Steam

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 2
    +4
    Steam Store
  9. galculator icon

    galculator

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    Calculator

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    galculator screenshot 1
  12. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

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    CAD

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Steam
    Part Design WB
    FEM
    Assembly
    +12
    BIM
  13. DeaDBeeF icon

    DeaDBeeF

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    Perfect-Loop Audio Playback

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Cinnamon
    • GNOME
    • MATE
    • Xfce
    DeaDBeeF screenshot 1
    DeaDBeeF screenshot 1
    DeaDBeeF screenshot 2
    +4
    DeaDBeeF screenshot 3
  14. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

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    Audio and Video Encoding and Decoder

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    FFmpeg screenshot 1
    FFmpeg screenshot 1
    FFmpeg screenshot 2
    +1
    FFmpeg screenshot 3
  16. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    Screen Recording and Live-Streaming

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 2
    +8
    OBS Studio screenshot 3
  17. Godot Engine icon

    Godot Engine

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    2D and 3D Game Engine

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
    Godot Engine screenshot 1
    Fully-dedicated 2D engine
    XR (VR and AR) support
    +6
    Gorgeous 3D graphics
  24. Dia icon

    Dia

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    Diagram Creation Software

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Xfce
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Dia screenshot 1
    Dia screenshot 1
    Dia screenshot 2
  25. Audacity icon

    Audacity

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    Audio Editing Software

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    Audacity screenshot 1
    Audacity screenshot 1
    Audacity screenshot 2
    +6
    Audacity screenshot 3
  26. calibre icon

    calibre

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    E-Book Importing and Managing

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Haiku
    calibre screenshot 1
    calibre screenshot 1
    calibre screenshot 2
    +3
    calibre screenshot 3
  27. GIMP icon

    GIMP

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    Photo Editing Software

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
    GIMP screenshot 1
    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
    GIMP screenshot 2
    +5
    GIMP screenshot 3
  28. VirtualBox icon

    VirtualBox

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    Virtualization Machine

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    VirtualBox Manager
    Create Virtual Machine
    Setting of an OS
    +5
    Instaling Windows 10 as Virtual Machine
  29. Brave icon

    Brave

     Like

    Web Browser

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 2
    +7
    Brave screenshot 3
  30. VLC Media Player icon

    VLC Media Player

     Like

    Audio/Video Player

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Xbox
    • OpenAPK
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 2
    +4
    VLC Media Player screenshot 3
  31. Blender icon

    Blender

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    3D Modeling Software

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3
    Cycles Render Engine
    Modeling, Sculpt, UV
    +9
    VFX
  36. Geany icon

    Geany

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    Text Editor with Syntax Highlighting and Dark Themes

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
    Geany screenshot 1
    Geany screenshot 1
    Geany screenshot 2
    +5
    Geany screenshot 3
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