I have been using Linux as my desktop operating system off and on since 1998, and exclusively for the past year. It is far from perfect, but I love it and think everyone should at least check it out. In preparation for my Linux only lifestyle, I tried to only use software that was cross platform (Windows & Linux). It has been nice to see desktop software mature in the GNU/Linux world.

Not everyone is able to take advantage of what Linux has to offer, but there are many open source/free applications for Windows that are worth taking a look at. I use all of these applications and an fully endorse them.

• Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser)
• Mozilla Thunderbird (Email Client)
• OpenOffice.org (Document, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and more!)
• PDF Creator (Print a PDF from anything)
• Inkscape (Vector imaging Software)
• GIMP (Photo and Imaging Software)
• FreeMind (Mind Mapping Software)
• FileZilla (Secure FTP Client)
• Eclipse (Programming IDE)
• VLC Media Player
• Audacity (Audio Editor and Recorder)
• ClamWin (Virus Protection)
• Blender (3D Content Creation)

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