As Microsoft
discovered when they released Windows Vista, people don't want an
operating system just for the OS itself. They want one that runs the
programs they need to use, and that doesn't get in the way while
they're using them. In this regard, Linux-based OSes like Ubuntu and
Fedora do not disappoint. Just click on "Add/Remove Programs," and
you're treated to a whole catalog of thousands of free software apps,
from games and music players to Microsoft
Office-compatible word processors. These programs range from labors of
love by devoted hobbyists to huge projects with corporate backing, and
they're all 100% free -- no reading the fine print to click "I Accept,"
no being prompted to register, and no having your printer software
remind you to buy color ink from HP.
Because they're designed by the people who actually use them, Linux
apps tend to be as functional and unobtrusive as the OSes themselves,
and to let you get about your work with a minimum of fuss. But which
programs are the best ones to use, for a writer's daily tasks?
Here are the best Linux
apps for writers to use. Your mileage may vary, of course, so I've also
listed alternatives. And the best part is, many of these programs are
available for free on Windows and Mas OS X as well. They don't
automatically update themselves, like in Linux-based operating systems,
but you can download the latest version as normal.
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