The best Linux software for Windows switchers
Missing programs are one of the biggest hurdles when switching to Linux. However, this does not affect every user. Apart from specialized applications, there is also a wide range of software available under Linux.
Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, however, you can also use Windows programs under Linux.
This means that you have to change not only the operating system, but also at least some of the software. This is easy if you are already using mainly open source software under Windows. Important programs such as Libre Office, Firefox, Thunderbird, and VLC are available for Linux and Windows, and the operation is largely identical.
There are alternatives for other applications. However, some of the functions and operation differ considerably from the programs you have probably used under Windows up to now. You should therefore expect a certain amount of familiarization time.