Available Linux Applications or Linux Equivalent Alternatives to MS Windows Software
Most of the time friends and students asked about what free and open source software apps in Linux are available for their particular needs. Or questions like: “I use this software in MS Windows, if I migrate to Linux is there something similar I could use?” Before, as a response, I usually do a search of the Internet to look for FOSS apps, show it to them and then forget about it until another same question would crop up. A few months ago I started bookmarking some useful sites I can point to those interested (so I will also have something to refer back to once I forget those urls, which happens most of the time 
). And Yes! Everything you can do in MS Windows you can do in Linux or other FOSS flavors.
Here’s an initial listing (will try to add once I discover other sites. I will be grateful if others can also help by showing me other sites ):
- LINUX/FOSS RESOURCES -
http://www.portcommodore.com/linuxresc.php?path=main-linuxidx
Description: “Whether you are convinced or not about Linux and other Free Open Source Software (FOSS) projects, or want to know some more information to illustrate what it actually can do vs. what people are saying this page will provide information on the notable tools and then resources for advocating using Linux and open source software.”
- The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux -
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html
Description: “One of the biggest difficulties in migrating from Windows to Linux is the lack of knowledge about comparable software. Newbies usually search for Linux analogs of Windows software, and advanced Linux-users cannot answer their questions since they often don’t know too much about Windows . This list of Linux equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software is based on our own experience and on the information obtained from the visitors of this page (thanks!).”
- 116 Open Source Application that you can use -
http://geek2live.blogspot.com/2007/07/116-open-source-application-that-you.html
This one I got in an email lately from Dr. Alvin Marcelo.
Description: “Below is a list of Open Source application that I used/tried/researched. Please share your experience with us and add your application as well.”
Tags: Free and Open Source Software, Linux