Best open source tools
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Nick Peers spends most of his Linux-related time in Ubuntu, and loves the LTS versions because he doesn’t have to upgrade every six months!
An operating system stands or falls on the quality of its programs, and Linux is no exception. Thankfully, you’ll find a rich seam of applications spanning all your needs, and we’ve dug out 10 of the absolute best to help you get started.
Unless stated, all programs can be installed through the Ubuntu Software store app, but where multiple versions exist, choose the Snap version, which will ensure you’ll always have access to the latest version.
VLC Media Player
Ubuntu’s built-in tool is good, but it will struggle with more demanding movies – for example, it can struggle with 4K video encoded using (
