Software
From Kutztown-LUG
Most GNU/Linux software is easy to find & install once you know where to look.
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Microsoft Windows Equivalents
The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux
New Users & Commercial Software
If your using either Linspire, Freespire, or another distribution that is easy to use you can probably find commercial software through your software manager. In Linspire/Freespire this is called CNR.
Click-n-Buy Commercial Software
Several excellent applications are available through CNR. Please be aware that running Microsoft Windows software and games in GNU/Linux through emulation and similar technology are not the most optimal solutions to most software problems and should be considered a last resort solution.
Commercial Software
Win4Lin - Software emulator to run most Microsoft Windows Applications in GNU/Linux
Cedega - Cedega doesn't need Microsoft Windows, with this application you can install some Cedega Microsoft Windows games
CrossOver Office - This program makes it possible to install many Microsoft Windows applications. Even non-office applications can be installed. Check the supported list to make sure the application you want to install is supported before purchasing. Just because a program is not on the list does not mean it won't work, rather it may, but is not supported by CodeWeavers.
PowerDVD - This title allows you to play commercial DVD discs with your computer
StarOffice - This is based on OpenOffice but comes with additional templates, clip-art, fonts, and other enhancements
Pixel Image Editor - As it's name describes is an image editor comparable to Paint Shop Pro and Adobe Photoshop
Progression Desktop - This transition software makes it easy to move from a Microsoft Windows machine to GNU/Linux by backing up, converting, and restoring your documents, emails, bookmarks, and other files.
MoneyDance - This software is similar to Quickin for managing finances.
BasicBooks - If your a small business owner this is a must have tool for book keeping.
MyBooks - financial platform for small-to-medium businesses.
Linux General Ledger - More business accounting and bookkeeping software!
OpenInsight - Cross platform development software
--note- The following are not available through CNR, or any other known software manager. New GNU/Linux users may need assistance installing these applications at this time. --note-
MainActor - high quality video editing software
Commercial Games
Gorky 17
X2 The Threat
Postal 2 Share the Pain
Soul Ride
Majesty Gold
TuxRacer Deluxe
Creatures 3
Inherit the Earth
... the list is allot longer, these games look pretty good from CNR that are easy to install. Many other commercial games from companies such as idSoftware are available in native forms that run very well on GNU/Linux. They may not be point & click to install however. Cedega, a program that makes it possible to play some Microsoft Windows only games is also something to look into.
