tuxfanmatze, 17 days ago

@itsfoss that's not easy there are several must have Apps for Beginner in Linux, mainly theese: Firefox, Libreoffice, Thunderbird.

itsfoss, 16 days ago

@tuxfanmatze These are good!

backtoanalog, 18 days ago

@itsfoss

FreeTube!!! So the new user can watch YouTube videos without interruptions of ads. And not the other way around, like it is on YouTube. :)

piwochlap, 18 days ago

@itsfoss Timeshift, Snapper or Systemback - a snapshot application with short instruction how to use it correctly. Saves life if you screw something up.

avlcharlie, 18 days ago

@itsfoss
The knowledge that this is not windows, why, and how.
(I guess that's not an app but all newcomers should know that)

mboelen, 18 days ago

@itsfoss
Firefox: to browse
KeePass/Bitwarden: storing passwords
Editor (vim/nano or notepad): to store notes
Lynis: scan your system for security and learn Linux along the way

Oh right, one ☺️

Axel1973, 18 days ago

@itsfoss "man"

llionesista, 18 days ago

@itsfoss For a new user, flatpak, and then you can decide if you want traditional packaging or not.

qaspr, 18 days ago

@itsfoss An IRC client (e.g. HexChat). You can usually get better tech support on IRC than you can by calling Microsoft or Apple tech support on Windows/MacOS.

janinainfa, 18 days ago

@itsfoss AppImageLauncher because it doesn't require knowing any command to install appimage

WillA763, 18 days ago

@itsfoss Each person has different needs, but assuming the newcomer to Linux has all of the basic applications/software preinstalled (browser, email client, office suite, etc.), and if you're using anything Debian or Ubuntu-based (since you're new to Linux), please, make sure to have Synaptic and gdebi installed. They will help you install software before you get the terminal figured out.