Linux operating system have become more popular with the introduction of GUI versions like Ubuntu and Mint that operate similarly to Windows and Macintosh. Linux operating system is generally more secure than others. The most popular versions of Linux for the average user is Ubuntu and Mint.
Many programs that run on Windows are also available in Linux. The following programs are available in both Windows and Linux versions:
- Audacity - audio editing
- VLC - audio and video player
- Handbrake - DVD ripper
- DVDStyler - DVD authoring toolkit
- Gimp - photo editor
- Bluefish - HTML editor
- Firefox - browser
- Chrome - browser
- Thunderbird - email client
- Shotcut - video editor
Some Windows programs have substitutes available for LInux and are free:
| Windows | Linux |
|---|---|
| Office Suite | LibreOffice |
| Windows Defender | ClamAV |
| PhotoShop | GIMP |
A special program is the VirtualBox which lets you run Linux or Macintosh operating systems on your Windows machine.
Linux can be installed on a USB stick to use as an additional operating system or as an emergency OS for a computer that has a malfunctioning OS.
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