Embracing Linux: A Year-Long Journey into the Open-Source World

I have been using linux for the past one year as my only operating system. In this blog I will share my experince using linux. Using linux is and exciting journey for me over the past year. During this time, I have tried various Linux distributions and found a few that I used for an extended period and would highly recommend to others. These include Nobara OS, Pop!_OS, and Endeavour OS. Among them, I particularly recommend using Nobara OS due to its standout features and capabilities.

Working With Documents

As a college student, I have had to submit my records and assignments. Previously, I used MS Word to work with text documents. After transitioning to Linux, I tried Libre Office for a while. However, when I switched to Nobara OS, I started using Only Office, which has now become my go-to application for working with sheets and documents.

Only Office

I also use Google Docs often since it is hosted in the cloud, allowing me to edit my documents on both lab systems and my laptop.

Programming

I am a computer science student, and coding takes up most of my time. When it comes to coding, I find that Linux provides an excellent development environment. I rely on VScode as my primary code editor for personal projects, and for college assignments, I often utilize online code editors such as Replit.

Visual Studio Code

Media

I use the trusty VLC media player as my go-to video player, and for music, I enjoy using Rhythmbox. Additionally, PulseAudio comes in handy for enhancing the audio quality on my laptop.

Editing

When it comes to video editing, I find that Kdenlive is a great tool for the job. It provides a user-friendly interface and a range of features for editing videos. For photo editing, I prefer using GIMP, which is a powerful open-source image editing software with a wide array of tools and capabilities. Both Kdenlive and GIMP are reliable options for editing videos and photos, respectively.

Kdenlive

Here are some other applications that I use on a day-to-day basis and recommend to you.

1. Obsidian (Taking Notes)
2. Virtaul Box (Virtualization)
3. OBS (Streaming)

Advantages of Using Linux

1. I saved the money I would have spent on proprietary software and antivirus.
2. Becoming proficient in using the command line.
3. Battery life is increased when compared to Windows.
4. Increase in overall performace of the laptop

and the list goes on.