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Must Have Apps

Must Have Apps

A list of Apps that will cover 80% of the needs from 80% of the people.

Productivity

  • LogSec + Pomatez
flatpak install flathub com.logseq.Logseq #https://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases/download/0.10.2/Logseq-linux-x64-0.10.2.AppImage
snap install pomatez #https://zidoro.github.io/pomatez/
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  • Thunderbird: A Free email Client to rule them all
nix-shell -p thunderbird #flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.Thunderbird
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Daily Driver

  • Browser
nix-shell -p librewolf #flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.firefox
#flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.librewolf-community

#https://flathub.org/apps/org.chromium.Chromium 
#nix-shell -p mullvad-browser
  • Office
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.libreoffice
  • Cloud
nix-shell -p nextcloud-client
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This installs a Nextcloud Client. You can also have your own Nextcloud Server.

Dev + Content

  • VSCodium
nix-shell -p vscodium
  • OBS Studio
nix-shell -p obs-studio
  • Blender
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.blender

Have a look to other Apps for content creation.

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I am an engineer, where can I get the good stuff (FEM, CAD…) in Linux?
And that’s not All 🚀

Sec/Privacy

  • Bitwarden
nix-shell -p bitwarden
  • 2Fa’s
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.waydroid
#https://github.com/twofas/2fas-android
  • Mullvad VPN
nix-shell -p mullvad-vpn
  • Freetube
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.freetube
  • Chat
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.element-desktop
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This will install a client for Matrix. You can have own server, checkout the Matrix Server Docker installation.
Offline Maps
  • For offline explorers:
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.organicmaps
How to create bootable USB’s
  • Create a bootable usb with your favourite Linux:
nix-env -iA nixpkgs.rpi-imager
  • Use Ventoy to have MultiBoot USB Drive Tool:
wget https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy/releases/download/v1.0.97/ventoy-1.0.97-linux.tar.gz

tar xvf ventoy-1.0.97-linux.tar.gz
cd ventoy

sudo sh VentoyWeb.sh

Access Ventoy at: localhost:24680

  • Create a Windows ISO with WoeUSB
sudo apt install git p7zip-full python3-pip python3-wxgtk4.0 grub2-common grub-pc-bin
sudo pip3 install WoeUSB-ng

FAQ

What if I am using Windows still?

You can get these Apps in Windows as well. It would be great if you try them out before switching to Linux as main OS.

If you want to make your life easier, check how to install them with Chocolatey.

What about browser extensions?

What about PWA?

Progressive Web Apps can fit any form factor (desktop, mobile, tablet, or forms yet to emerge).

They are also Connectivity independent – Service workers allow apps to work offline or on low-quality networks. And they are App-like – Feel like a native app to the user with app-style interactions and navigation, plus they can be distributed without using the Google/Apple stores, simply use them with a browser and no installation required*.

What about the remaining 20% of people and 20% of use cases?

First, I did not want to make this a really complex and long list.

Secondly, if you are able to use Linux with these Apps covering most of your needs, you need to celebrate. You have already passed the most difficult part in your Linux journey.

And now, you should be able to find and use any other App that you need.

Still something offering resistance? Checkout how to Virtualize other OS’s