GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide by Graham Williams
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General Software Selection

20200218 Below we identify applications for a variety of tasks. In general, the first listed package is a recommended package, though of course this is personal opinion and for different users and different purposes some of the alternatives may be more appropriate.

archive manager	file roller
desktop environment	gnome
file manager	nautilus
ide	emacs
image editor	gimp
image processor	imagemagick
image viewer	eom
	eog
instant messaging	mattermost	home	github
newsletter editor	libreoffice
office suite	libre-office
password manager	keepassxc
pdf viewer	evince
remote desktop	x2go
remote desktop protocol RDP	reminna repetitive strain injury	workrave	home	github
system monitor	conky;
terminal	gnome-terminal
text editor	emacs
	gedit
wallpaper	variety	home	github
web browser	brave