Questions tagged [software-recommendation]

Questions asking for specific applications that perform a given task or work with a given file format. Give details about the **purpose** of the software you want and your minimum **requirements** for it.

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
17 votes
4 answers
31k views

What Android emulators are available?

I will like to know some of the android emulators that work really well with Ubuntu 11.10 and above. I want to try 'whatsapp' on Ubuntu through an android emulator. Thanks in advance
Mysterio's user avatar
  • 12k
9 votes
1 answer
6k views

Set of countdown timers with alarm

I tried alarm-clock-applet but I have to set up several countdowns and I cannot launch them together as a group. It is however a useful app. I would an app that lets me use a set of timers with alarms....
Scorpion's user avatar
  • 374
228 votes
13 answers
335k views

Is there a GUI client for Git?

I am using git for version control of various projects. Is there GUI software for navigating through commits and branches of a project and for retrieving versions in git projects?
Matoeil's user avatar
  • 2,477
188 votes
20 answers
226k views

Is there software that can fill PDF forms?

I have some PDFs which are actually forms, with fields to fill. Is there some software that can fill those fields?
Pablo Fernandez's user avatar
160 votes
12 answers
587k views

How to measure GPU usage?

Using the top command in the terminal lists processes, sorted by their CPU usage (and you can change it to sort by another parameter) Is there an equivalent for the GPU? This fellow is asking about ...
xxjjnn's user avatar
  • 1,797
19 votes
7 answers
31k views

Best VNC / remote desktop software for assistance

Poll on best VNC / remote desktop software for assisting others on Windows/Mac machines from Ubuntu? I've heard good things about TeamViewer and Fog Creek Copilot, but I'm wondering if the included ...
emf's user avatar
  • 1,692
18 votes
5 answers
30k views

What are the Alternatives For RemasterSys?

I need an alternative software of Remastersys since it's not working in my system (Ubuntu 12.04.) I want software just like remastersys. I don't want to install any new packages, I just want a piece ...
user avatar
5 votes
3 answers
3k views

What default Windows Software Alternatives does Ubuntu have! [closed]

This former Windows user is all set with a new Ubuntu installed to his box. And now I'd like to know what default applications I have in my system? And esp. for these categories: Audio Video Graphics ...
rusty's user avatar
  • 16.3k
60 votes
8 answers
39k views

Are there any alternatives to Nautilus?

Are there any good alternatives to Nautilus? I'm looking for something lightweight, with a cleaner interface, but the ability to manually enter file paths is still important. Any suggestions?
richzilla's user avatar
  • 12k
44 votes
5 answers
13k views

Native, FOSS GUI prototyping tools? [duplicate]

As part of my job as a web developer, I spend an amount of time doing UI prototypes to show the client. It's a pain in the behind but sometimes it has to be done. I've seen Shuttleworth (and the ...
40 votes
21 answers
90k views

What webcam apps are available and how to check if your webcam is working?

What software is available for using webcams or ways of checking if my webcam is working correctly after installing Ubuntu.
20 votes
10 answers
24k views

Shortcut to switch between Analog Stereo output & HDMI audio output

To switch to HDMI audio output (of monitor) and back to normal audio output from system audio jack (for headphones, as my monitor doesn't have audio out), I find myself opening up sound preferences ...
softwarematter's user avatar
20 votes
5 answers
11k views

How to take a screenshot every n second?

What software can I use to take screenshots with a set interval? I'd like to take screenshots every 2 second or so. Command-line and GUI are both ok. I'd prefer software that can also resize and ...
Seppo Erviälä's user avatar
18 votes
5 answers
74k views

CCleaner equivalent?

I frequently use ccleaner to (cover my tracks), clean up unused data stored on my computer from web traffic and hotfixes on my windows system. I was wondering if there is a piece of software that ...
myusuf3's user avatar
  • 34.2k
12 votes
1 answer
48k views

How do I check system health?

I want a report on my system health, so that I know that all my hardware components (CPU, memory, disks...) are functioning as expected. It would be easiest to read if the report listed only the ...
lofidevops's user avatar
  • 20.9k
11 votes
1 answer
3k views

Using multiple desktop environments

Can I install extra desktop environments without affecting my current environment? I'm asking because I got mixed messages saying that it is no problem as well as those that say that the universe ...
Akisame's user avatar
  • 3,313
6 votes
4 answers
10k views

Peer To Peer (P2P) Sync and Share Ubuntu

I want to Share files across my network and on remote sites, So i am looking for p2p Sync/sharing application. Just like Ubuntu One & Drop box , but it does not have p2p protocol.I want p2p ...
Qasim's user avatar
  • 22.1k
196 votes
6 answers
174k views

Any app on Ubuntu to open and/or convert HEIF pictures (.HEIC, High Efficiency Image File Format)?

A certain cellphone maker has changed the default format of taking pictures to HEIF (.HEIC, High Efficiency Image File Format), without asking the users (although there is still the option to use jpeg/...
Filbuntu's user avatar
  • 13k
130 votes
25 answers
86k views

Any command line calculator for Ubuntu?

I am looking for a calculator which can do calculations in the terminal itself, without any other extra prefixes and suffixes. For example: If I typed something like 10000-9000 in the terminal, the ...
Raja G's user avatar
  • 102k
130 votes
9 answers
215k views

Torrent client for the command-line? [duplicate]

Yesterday one of my friends asked me if there is some torrent client that runs on the command-line. I had no answer for him, but I think that you have some.
Wolfy's user avatar
  • 7,910
121 votes
15 answers
163k views

How to text-to-speech output using command-line?

How to get speech output from entered text by using command-line? Also facility to change speech rate, pitch, volume etc using simple command.
Pandya's user avatar
  • 35.7k
111 votes
9 answers
728k views

How do I check system specifications?

I am total noob in Linux. I wanna know what is the equivalent of "My Computer" in Ubuntu 11.04. I want to check my computer specs such as Processor Speed, Memory, and etc. Whenever I check properties ...
Moron's user avatar
  • 2,065
77 votes
5 answers
12k views

Is there a shell-independent HUD-like menu search tool for Xfce/GNOME/Cinnamon?

The Ubuntu Heads-Up Display (HUD) - you love it or you hate it. Personally I rather like a classic desktop, so I use Xfce or GNOME-fork Cinnamon, and I'd like to keep those menu's where they are. But ...
Redsandro's user avatar
  • 3,674
76 votes
2 answers
17k views

Can I make the webcam take a picture when an incorrect password is entered?

I am using a laptop . I was thinking to have a support in my Ubuntu machine. When an incorrect password is entered, a picture is taken later revealing who has been trying to gain access. I have ...
twister_void's user avatar
  • 5,924
65 votes
7 answers
144k views

Better terminal for Ubuntu?

Please suggest a terminal application for Ubuntu desktop which meets the following requirements: Paste via Right Mouse Click (without showing the context menu) Copy via Mouse selection. Solarized ...
denys's user avatar
  • 751
62 votes
4 answers
188k views

How do I clean or disable the memory cache?

After the system starts, in a few minutes my memory cache fills up and it starts using the swap. Here's a screenshot of /proc/meminfo. However, if I can disable this process / clean the cache once ...
Bharadwaj Srigiriraju's user avatar
57 votes
7 answers
41k views

Is there a Paint.NET alternative?

Does anyone know of a simple Image Editor, with functionality comparable to Paint.NET, for Ubuntu? I've always found GIMP to be overkill and too complicated for what I want to do.
jumpnett's user avatar
  • 5,965
49 votes
5 answers
54k views

How can I extract text from images?

How can I extract text from images? I am not talking about scanned files, but garden variety images, such as when you take a high-def picture of a blackboard at class, and it is nicely handwritten; ...
Strapakowsky's user avatar
  • 11.9k
33 votes
4 answers
31k views

Merging two pictures

Is there a tool in Ubuntu to automatically merge two images having a common strip? I need to scan a large image, which will not fit at once in the scanner. I was thinking about scanning it in two ...
Andrea's user avatar
  • 1,299
23 votes
4 answers
19k views

Picture/Video capture programs

What software options are there for taking videos and or pictures within Ubuntu (Much like Apple's Photobooth)? Please limit one software solution per answer and include key features/description of ...
22 votes
6 answers
7k views

How can I graphically mount ISOs?

I want a graphical (GUI) method to mount an ISO, is there any way to do so?
17 votes
5 answers
21k views

Is there an equivalent of Silverlight?

I need Silverlight installed on my Ubuntu system, so that I can see some of the Microsoft websites(mainly videos). Are there any alternatives to Silverlight in Ubuntu? If so, what are they and how do ...
Ant's's user avatar
  • 3,880
11 votes
3 answers
9k views

How do I set up remote desktop?

I have some user accounts in my Ubuntu 10.04 and I want them to login from all over the world and access their data using Internet and of course I want any of my users to be able to access only their ...
user avatar
6 votes
2 answers
26k views

In Ubuntu, is there an application like "Huawei Mobile Partner" for broadband dongle modems?

Is there an application in Ubuntu which is like Huawei Mobile Partner, i. e. an application to manage broadband USB dongle modems? The application should provide: Display bandwidth SMS facility Make ...
user avatar
6 votes
4 answers
1k views

Is there an indicator to quickly access recently used files?

I am looking for a tray icon indicator that - upon click on the icon - shows me the list of my recently used files. This would be a great way to quickly access these files.
orschiro's user avatar
  • 13.3k
3 votes
1 answer
1k views

Is there a program like Fedy but for Ubuntu?

Fedy is a program that has tweaks and programs that are otherwise proprietary, and you can install them with one click.
steven01804's user avatar
307 votes
13 answers
226k views

What software can I use to view epub documents?

What software can I use to view .epub documents?
Olivier Lalonde's user avatar
136 votes
12 answers
227k views

Is there BitTorrent software that runs in a terminal?

I want to deploy it on my VPS server to download resources quickly. This could save me a lot of time since some resources are in a foreign country,
120 votes
12 answers
280k views

MySQL GUI Tools

Does anyone have any good ideas as to native MySQL GUI clients for Ubuntu? So far I've tried MySQL Workbench, which never seemed to work properly, phpMyAdmin which I found a bit slow, and Navicat ...
richzilla's user avatar
  • 12k
111 votes
17 answers
207k views

Microsoft OneNote alternative?

Is there any program for Linux that has about the same functionality and usability as Microsoft OneNote? At the moment I am checking out Basket (for KDE), that seems to point to the right direction, ...
YSN's user avatar
  • 2,349
100 votes
9 answers
140k views

What's the best, simplest OCR solution?

I'd like to scan a good amount of papers I have lying around, with the least possible hassle. I would like to convert them to images using Simple Scan, then convert them to text using OCR. Is there a ...
Bou's user avatar
  • 4,492
99 votes
7 answers
102k views

How can I find duplicate photos?

What can I use to find duplicate photos, including photos that have been resized?
ændrük's user avatar
  • 76.7k
45 votes
1 answer
145k views

How do I stress test CPU and RAM (at the same time)?

I've searched the net and came across the Ubuntu wiki saying stress-ng --matrix 0 is supposed the best. But there are dedicated stressors for CPU and RAM (looking at man). Any ideas which one is ...
mrjayviper's user avatar
  • 1,555
40 votes
11 answers
86k views

Is there a web based terminal/ssh client?

I'm at a library, and all of the computers are Windows based. I'm sshing into my Ubuntu box somewhere else. The terms of service says "You may not make any changes to system files." However, when I ...
alexyorke's user avatar
  • 3,589
31 votes
7 answers
34k views

Alternative to Dragon NaturallySpeaking?

Is there a Ubuntu alternative for this program?
Chris Ice's user avatar
  • 311
27 votes
19 answers
20k views

What web browsers are there for Ubuntu? [closed]

I was wondering what web browsers exist for Ubuntu; I don't want to use wine. I just want the ones written for Ubuntu. I've never liked the Ubuntu Software Center because it never has all of the ...
27 votes
6 answers
48k views

What software can join videos?

What's the best & easiest GUI software that can join a video that I have downloaded in several parts?
ok comp's user avatar
  • 1,077
26 votes
10 answers
21k views

Software for text search in files

I am looking for a software that will search text in files from a folder similar to XYplorer. Is there something similar?
S L's user avatar
  • 1,919
22 votes
5 answers
19k views

Run a web server from any directory

I am writing a small website, but I do NOT want to figure out how to install and configure complete LAMP stack to test the website from my ~/home directory. That will be completely disruptive and ...
etsnyman's user avatar
  • 1,125
22 votes
4 answers
15k views

What is a good desktop search tool? [closed]

Beagle was my favorite. But it is not maintained anymore, afaik. And it does not work reasonably; it stops working spontaneously and does not return any result. How can I correct this problem and if ...
kaan's user avatar
  • 661

1
2
3 4 5
15