In the world of technology, a free operating system based on the Linux operating system kernel invented and released by Linus Torvalds is now a powerful alternative to Windows, thanks in large part to its rich open-source software resources. In this article, we'll reveal six of the most innovative free apps for Linux, which are just as functional as commercial software for Windows and don't cost a lot of money to users.
1.GIMP: This professional-grade pixel graphics editing tool offers image processing and raster graphics digital painting capabilities, and is a powerful alternative to Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo. As a free software, GIMP is basically pre-installed in all major Linux distributions, and it is very easy to install later, especially loved by Linux users, and has become a standard tool for digital image editing.
3. openshot 3.1: This non-linear** editor has been updated with a large number of new features and improvements, with more than 1000 changes, and is compatible with Blender 33 LTS, which can be easily navigated by both novices and professionals. The real-time editing feature and the optimization of the integrated timeline make it even more flexible.
4.Kodi (formerly XBMC): This cross-platform *** device and ** center software, with many plug-ins to achieve strong expansion capabilities. The Kodi 20 ("Nexus") version inherits the advantages of its predecessor, "Matrix", and brings a number of new features, such as automatic mounting of discs under Linux, support for Unix-like platform access to ** libraries via WS-Discovery, and integration with *** portals such as YouTube, ARD, and ZDF.
5. onlyoffice 7.5.1: This free office suite from Latvia focuses on text, ** and presentation production, and strives to be a strong competitor to LibreOffice, OpenOffice and Microsoft Office. onlyoffice 7.5.1. It has full open source** and cross-platform support, and the compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats docx, xlsx, and pptx is further improved.
6. ardour 8.2: This professional open-source audio workstation software can be used to edit and mix audio files and recordings from your computer. Despite Ardour 82 Prices start at $1, but users can also compile their own to get a completely free version. Its power and versatility are on par with, and in some respects superior to, the professional solutions on the market, and the user interface is inspired by the design philosophy of Pro Tools, a professional software commonly used in recording studios.
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