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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Does Linux (Ubuntu) have a tool to handle a full gene test result like a CRAM file?
I am downloading a 50Gb CRAM file and it's associated index file. Rather than go online all the time to the tester front end , is there a program for Linux that can handle it. Ditto for ancestry ...
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How to write a disk-image to SD/USB safely?
I am looking for a tool to write disk image to SDcard or USBstick safely. I have the following requirements:
graphical user interface (i.e. no clonezilla or dd)
tool is specialized for removable ...
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Diff tool that can compare texts without having to create text files
I use Meld but I always have to create two text files to use it. I simply want to copy paste text and compare locally without having to create any files.
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Is there any circuit simulator for Ubuntu 21.04?
I am using Ubuntu 21.04. Previously I used DSCH (of microwind) in other operating system. Now I am searching for circuit simulator for my Ubuntu.
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Take scrolling screenshot in Ubuntu
I want to take a scrolling screenshot of a page (not a web page, so browser extensions won't work, as in Screenshot Tools to Capture Scrolling Windows) that is too big for a normal screenshot.
In ...
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Assistive Technology for Hands Free Use
I'm looking for packages compatible with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS that facilitate using the computer without hands.
Examples include:
eye gaze tracking mouse software
dictation software capable of coding
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Which CLI text editor does not waste screen space?
Vim has a non-removable status bar at the bottom. Nano has the same problem with its title bar. Surely there has to be an alternative for entering text in full-screen without any frills? I often jot ...
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SSH/RDP remote desktop client
Currently, I manage my many SSH/RDP connections with Remmina. I want to find an alternative (regularly, Remmina refuse to save my new connections or new passwords so I have to completely remove and ...
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App/Tool to encapsulate a web page into like an independent app
I'm looking for functionality equivalent to Electron apps, but I want to do it myself with any web page.
There is an equivalent app for Mac, called Unite: https://www.bzgapps.com/unite
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Automatic Mastering Software For Linux
is there an automatic mastering software for Linux (preferably Ubuntu) where a few presets could be selected and then the wav file would become the master, whic you can use to upload to your favorite ...
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TUI system monitor that's functionally similar to this Gnome widget?
I really like this system monitor widget for Gnome.
It shows the recent history of CPU, RAM, network, disk and GPU usage (not just current status). Is there a similar TUI program?
I found s-tui, but ...
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showing people command line programs
Hello I am running ubuntu mate. My question has to do with command line programs. I am wondering if their is a way that I can have someone on any operating system see and use the command line ...
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Search for application like cheese, where i can take webcam photo and copy it directly to clipboard
I Search for an application like cheese, where I can take webcam photo. But it should be able to copy it directly to my clipboard. Thank you. I have ubuntu 20.04.
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I will explain it more on ...
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Bash Autocomplete Package with IDE-like Feature
Using Ubuntu 20.04. I was wondering is there an open source package or extension that will make the bash terminal feel like an IDE with dynamic autocomplete suggestions while typing (without pressing ...
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How to convert office file like .doc .ppt and other on Ubuntu [duplicate]
Can anyone suggest me a command utility software for Ubuntu to convert all office files to pdf and it must be a free software.
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App locker in Ubuntu
I wanna lock a software application (for example, CS: GO); so I want an app locker.
Can you please help me find an app locker?
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Are there any terminal emulators that support status line using the terminfo defintion?
Once upon a time, there was terminal emulation software that supported status lines in the terminfo definition, à la:
tput hs
tput tsl
tput fsl
Is such a thing to be found any more?
Specifically not ...
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How can I convert text in an Emacs buffer, to a .odt file, from there usable by LibreOffice?
Assume I've got an ordinary text file in an Emacs buffer. I want to convert it to a .odt
file, possibly adding italics and/or boldface characters. From lisp I can do anything
Emacs can do; also, I can ...
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How to scroll only with the Trackpoint, without using the middle mouse button in Ubuntu 18.04?
I have long been used to the keyboard and touchpad design, and the Trackpoint on my new laptop is pretty much useless due to my existing habits.
Is there a way to make the Trackpoint directly scroll ...
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Error in running the "make" command in installing RegCM
I am trying to install RegCM-4.7.1 on Ubuntu but I keep getting this error (screenshot attached) in an attempt to run the "make" command. Please help me. I am using "GNU Fortran (Ubuntu ...
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Get printer-ready black text on white background in scanned pdf files (remove grayscale or color background)
How can I turn photos of paper documents into a scanned document? is related, but not the same, as I'm talking about pdf files. The processing of images seems complicated in the answers under the ...
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Is there a published implementation of QubesOS "Convert to Trusted PDF" on Ubuntu?
The title pretty much says it. Convert to Trusted PDF is a valuable tool, and it would be great to implement it in the Ubuntu ecosystem.
Edit: a 'trusted PDF' is a PDF file that contains only (a) ...
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Can I have Apllication Menu on topbar Like MacOS Finder bar in Ubuntu 20.04?
Hi so can I have the Topbar look linke MacOS finder bar and have all the options like File Edit Veiw Go and etc according to the application
I want to actually change this to
Somthing like this
I ...
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How to get my MODEL JB6612 Long Distance Wifi Antenna to run on ubuntu 20.04 ? I have no driver or software for it anymore
I used it successfully when I was running Windows. I now changed over to Ubuntu 20.04 when I got a new computer. I no longer have the CD for the Ideaworks indoor/outdoor long distance WIFI antenna. ...
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How to create desktop applications for Ubuntu Software Center?
I want to develop desktop applications for Ubuntu and push them to Ubuntu Software Center.
I searched the whole internet but could not find any suitable article or blog on this topic. I thought of ...
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Is there a voice-based keyboard that can be used to type individual keys (instead of words)?
My arm is in a sling. I'm on Windows 10 now and then use speech recognition such as it is to clarify my question. Speech recognition leaves something to be desired no matter what platform you are on.
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Offline commandline Thesaurus?
Online command-line thesaurus?
This here has answers for an Online thesaurus. I need an offline thesaurus for the commandline. If there is none, is there a library available in the repos containing ...
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Is there a PDF reader and editor with dark mode and multi-color highlights?
The use cases are: A GOOD dark mode (if possible not only inverted colors). Highlights with different colors. Fill some tests (for example in questions where you have to put True or False, add ...
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Is there any way to download Google Colab and run it on Ubunu completely offline?
Is there any way to download Google Colab and run it on a local machine completely offline?
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Software for Ubuntu with 3018 laser
I hope you do ''t mind me asking as it is a bit a shot into the dark....
Is anyone aware of software running on Ubuntu which could drive a laser module on a prover 3018 CNC machine. I use Candle for ...
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Limit the available options in Control center
I wish I can run a control-center-like application with just a few very common settings in it. Language, date and time, keyboard etc.
Is there any package providing that feature? Or is there a way to ...
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viewing cctv footage
is out there soft to watch cctv footage from pc on LAN without internet access. it consists of 3 ip cams (hikvision), router & laptop w ubuntu on it.
i can play live feed using vlc player but i ...
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Is there an audio converter frontend that can handle tags and uses ffmpeg as backend?
I am especially interested in possibility to use a custom build of ffmpeg and use exactly the encoder I want; something like soundconverter otherwise.
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How to bulk convert NEF/RAW images to JPG and remove original images?
I want to convert all NEF/RAW image files to an image format that could be easily opened without additional tools.
I thought about using ImageMagick's convert tool as mentioned in How can I convert a ....
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Good Multi-media music player with video game music playback
I have recently switched from Windows 10 to Linux and I am very happy with the performance and customization. There is only 1 thing that I miss from Windows 10 and that is my Music. I cannot listen to ...
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Legally Playing DVDs post-April 2021
https://fluendo.com/en/blog/post/oneplay-dvd-player-product-discontinuation/
If I'm reading this right, it seems that the primary legal DVD player that Ubuntu recommends was discontinued last April, ...
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What are alternatives to Miro Software?
I'm using Ubuntu 20.04 (kde) and I need a diagram creator software like Miro https://miro.com/login/ .
I have already found some alternatives like Dia, LibreOffice Draw, Calligra Flow but they are not ...
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Linphone, is it possible to change recordings location?
I need to record some phone calls, therefore I installed Linphone (on Ubuntu 20.04), which has this feature. However, I don't see any option in the preferences to select the location where the program ...
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How to creates animated GIFs with irregular image display times?
I've created animations, I think it was with imagemagick. I had to convert all my images to gif, name them file00.gif, file01.gif, etc., then I had to type a command. I should have written it down...
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How to stream a video file or do mirroring from Ubuntu to your TV?
On Windows, I can use airparrot to stream everywhere, on apple tv devices, and on smart tv devices.
I can do mirroring and file streaming, I believe Windows 10 supports a built-in screen mirroring and ...
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Gallery program for linux?
On my android phone, I have simple gallery pro installed, I was looking for a similar application for Ubuntu or for Gnu-Debian based systems in general.
I couldn't find such an app, I just need a ...
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Which apps support to open and convert JPEG XL (.jxl) pictures?
JPEG XL (.jxl) is the next-generation, general-purpose image compression codec by the JPEG committee (more info you can find on jpegxl.info). Which apps/programs can open and convert it?
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Graphical folding editor for JSON?
The Ubuntu repositories come with the package xmlcopyeditor, which installs XML Copy Editor; a nice, graphical folding editor for the somewhat outdated XML data file format.
I am looking for a ...
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File Manager Recs! [duplicate]
I'm new but slowly getting situated to Linux/Ubuntu and I'm finding Nautilus to be pretty but lacking. I was wondering if you guys could recommend a file manager that:
Can show tree view
Has ...
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Ubuntu Mate support
I just installed Ubuntu Mate on a HP 386 laptop, however I was told on a FB linux group that Ubuntu Mate is no longer supported or updated. Is this correct? If so, should I look for another OS to use ...
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Does the video player software I need for work exist?
Short version: is there a video player for Ubuntu that will display timecode from the video file as well as give me a quick information window about bitrate, codec and audio configuration, a la ...
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Good, simple software for hand-painting using a graphic pad with pen
I like to draw with pen and graphic pad (or with tablets).
For tablets there are a lot of apps for drawing and painting, that go from very simple ones to "full-optional" ones.
For ubuntu I ...
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Are there any AWS S3 browser for ubuntu 20.04?
Are there any AWS S3 browser for ubuntu 20.04?
I saw a lot of options but most of the links are dead or are not maintained .
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Weather application, that tracks a list of the cities, macos like
Do you know some basic application that provides a possibility to track the weather in a few (list-like) cities? I don't need much detailed information such a humidity, wind, and so on, just pure ...
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How do I download qt5-default for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
I need an easy explanation because I am very new to Linux and I want to use an app that makes use of qt5 as requested by their website.
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