Heads up!
Linux is my daily driver and this is a comprehensive list of awesome Linux Software I've used (and enjoyed) over the years. I specifically use Artix (Arch) Linux, therefore the list will be slightly biased toward it. All software included is FOSS (Free and Open Source).
*AUR refers to the life-saver Arch User Repository . Its a community maintained repository for Arch Linux based systems.
Favorite Software (stuff I use regularly)
- Artix Linux - My Favorite Linux Distribution
- vi - text editor
- suckless software - st(simple terminal), dwm(dynamic window manager), dmenu, slock
- Xfce - lightweight, function rich desktop environment
- Yay - AUR helper
- Git - version control system
- VLC Media Player
- Audacious - music player
- KeePassXC - password manager
- Librewolf - web browser
- Qbittorrent - torrenting client
- Evince - document viewer
- Foliate - ebook reader
- Libreoffice - office software suite
- util-linux fdisk - CLI disk partitioning
- Gnome Disk Utility - GUI disk partitioning
- GParted - GUI disk partitioning
- GRUB - boot loader
- dm-crypt/cryptsetup - CLI encryption tool
- Wine - translation/compatibility layer for win. software (I use it for gaming)
- Nestopia UE AUR - NES emulator
- Mame - arcade systems emulators
- GCC - c/c++/fortran compiler
Programming Languages / Environments
- OpenJDK - open source Java implementation
- GNU Octave - scientific programming language
- Zig - low-level programming language
further exploration
- Archlinux Wiki - Solution to all your Life's Problems