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.
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How to make my own Dropbox / Ubuntu One server at home?
Does anybody know of any resources that can show me how to make my own "Dropbox, Ubuntu One" server at home?
I really like the idea of these services, but I don't want to put my 'stuff' in the clouds....
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How do I create a movie DVD?
I would like to create a movie DVD that contains some pictures and small movies. I'm not after anything too fancy, just the ability to add some music, create a title screen and add a menu. Basically, ...
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Tool to add shapes, annotations and text using templates to images
Often I need to annotate (draw some arrows, lines, basic shapes like squares, ellipses etc and enter some text) on top of pictures (JPG, PNG images) and screenshots (again png images). I would also ...
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Text editor capable of running complex Regular Expressions?
I want to find a text editor capable of running and mainly storing regular expressions for later re-use. It should also be able to run them across multiple files.
I know I can get all that with grep, ...
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Upload photos to Facebook page (not personal profile)
A couple of the various Linux photo organizer applications (Shotwell & f-spot, at least) let you upload pictures to Facebook, but as far as I can see, that's limited only to albums on your ...
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What are some good GUI diff and merge applications available for Ubuntu?
What are some alternatives to WinMerge and the pros and cons of each?
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What software is available to use TV tuner card?
I am looking for software programs to use my TV Tuner card in Ubuntu. I have mythTV installed and use it quite a bit. But I am looking for a program that can tune my tuner card in just a window, not ...
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Instant Messager that supports video and voice chat
Are there any instant messengers for Ubuntu that support video and audio chat?
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Where can I find an application use history?
In Windows XP, you can find out how often an installed application was used by going to the Add/Remove Programs section. You can also get an estimate of how often the application was used.
Is there a ...
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Comparison of backup tools
This question exists because it has historical significance, but it is not considered a good, on-topic question for this site, so please do not use it as evidence that you can ask similar questions ...
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Keeping multiple terminal windows in focus
I write code. I use terminal a lot. I ofter use many terminal windows. I hate how tabs look.
Are there any applications that allow me to keep multiple terminal windows in focus to streamline my ...
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What eBook readers are available? [duplicate]
Can anyone suggest a nice eBook reader in Ubuntu?
Preferably something lightweight.
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Why tilda take long time to appear on my laptop?
Im using tilda on 2 computer, a desktop and a notebook, both with ubuntu LL 10.04 and Compiz.
The notebook has 6Gb RAM, 4 Cpu's (Core i3 330M) @ 2,13GHz, and an ATI Radeon HD 5650 (with ati closed ...
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Is there a SubEthaEdit-like text editor?
Is there a network-synchronized multi-user IDE available in the Ubuntu repositories?
If so, how did you find out about it? This is not the sort of thing that has an easy-to-search-for name...
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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 ...
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Player for internet radio
I used mplayer -options url://to/radiostation to listen to internet radio for some time. However I'd like to use another software for this. What do you use and what do you consider the advantages of ...
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Is there a Evernote client?
Evernote is a cool site for capturing note, tagging it and retrieving it from everywhere. The Web application is nice but I was wondering if anyone knows about a standalone version such as for Windows,...
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Looking for CAPS LOCK/NUM LOCK and HDD activity indicators
I've purchased a Dell Inspiron 1545 for my wife. Due to some really bad judgement from the design team, the only indicator you have is the power one.
What do you guys recommend in terms of having ...
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Is there a keyboard-centric desktop/WM available?
I know of the awesome window manager, which after some customization may suit my desires, but I was wondering if there is a keyboard-centric desktop environment that doesn't require too much tweaking ...
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Why no ooVoo on ubuntu?
The only reason I ever boot into Windows (7) is to use the popular video chat software ooVoo (website). It's useless under Wine and there seems to be no way to run it in Ubuntu except for some ...
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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 ...
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How can I highlight or annotate PDFs?
Currently I need to highlight certain sections in PDFs, or add annotations (comments/notes). These modifications would need to be saved.
What tools are out there to do this on Ubuntu?
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Software to sync an iPod that auto converts audio and video to correct format?
Does any software exists that actually convert audio to be fonctionnal on my iPod (ex : .ogg to .mp3) and convert videos to a format working on an iPod?
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Is there an alternative to Adobe AfterEffects? [duplicate]
Is there a After Effects like software for Ubuntu (or for free)
Adobe After Effects is a compositing, compositional and post-production video tool. If you think about green-screening, those cool ...
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todo list and memory usage applet on desktop?
I would like to have information on my desktop in a very simple text mod or memory usage and processor activity and daily to do lists.
I was wondering what kind of applications are available on ...
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Simple software to show and modify GPS tracks
I have GPS tracks (in gpx format) that I usually use to geotag photos. Is there a simple software to view these tracks (i.e.: not use Google Earth)? A bonus would be simple modification, like deleting ...
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Coolest looking terminal IRC client [closed]
I am looking for a IRC client for the terminal that has colors, user list and just generally looks awesome ;)
Any recommendations? There are loads of IRC clients in the repositories and I don't want ...
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Where can I find alternatives to...?
There has been a couple questions here regarding alternatives to certain programs, and I'm sure as more people start using Ubuntu, and join this site, there will be more people looking for ...
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What scientific plotting software is available?
I am currently doing some experimental work and I have a lot of data to trawl though. I use Gnumeric, and it's very good, but often I feel there has to be something better.
Ideally I would like the ...
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What's the best Mind Mapping Software?
Back in the dark days when I used to run windows I used to use MindJet Mindmanager and I found it to be very good.
Since I have been using Ubuntu as my main operating system I have been trying to ...
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What is the best remote desktop tool to connect to Windows from Ubuntu? [closed]
I've used rdesktop in the past. Is there something better?
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What video players do you recommend? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What Media Players Are there?
What video players do you recommend for ubuntu. Is there any video player that supports good playback of 720p videos in oldish hardware?
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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.
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