There are also 10 popular Windows applications on Linux

According to data analytics firm Net Market Share, Linux desktop OS usage has reached 2%. This is an unprecedented achievement for the open source operating system.

That number doesn't count Android as Linux. This suggests that more users are flocking to traditional Linux desktops.

Looking back, 2018 has been a good year for the Linux community. Many programs that are only available on Windows and/or Mac can be used on the Linux platform without the hassle. Hats off to Snap and Flatpak technologies, which have brought many "restricted" programs to Linux users.

Today, we have provided you with a list of well-known Windows programs that you don't need to look for substitutes as they are already available on Linux.

1, Skype

Arguably the most popular VoIP program in the world, Skype offers excellent video and voice call quality, as well as other features such as local and international phone calls, landline calls, instant messaging, emoticons and more.

$ sudo snap install skype --classic

2, Spotify

Spotify is the most popular music streaming platform, and for a long time, Linux users had to use scripts and tricks to set up the program on their machines. Thanks to snap, installing and using Spotify is as easy as clicking a button.

$ sudo snap install spotify

3, Minecraft

Minecraft proved to be one of the best games of the year. Even cooler, it's constantly maintained. If you don't know Minecraft, it's an adventure game that lets you create virtually anything you want using blocks in an infinite virtual world.

$ sudo snap install minecraft

4. JetBrains Dev Suite

JetBrains is best known for its advanced development IDE suite, and their most popular program claims to work with Linux without any problems.

Installation of IDEA Community? Java IDE

$ sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic

Installation of PyCharm EDU? Python IDE

$ sudo snap install pycharm-educational --classic

Installation of PhpStorm? PHP IDE

$ sudo snap install phpstorm --classic

Install WebStorm? JavaScript IDE

$ sudo snap install webstorm --classic

Installation of RubyMine? Ruby and Rails IDE

$ sudo snap install rubymine --classic

5, PowerShell

PowerShell is a platform for managing PC automation and configuration and provides a command line shell with the associated scripting language. If you think it's only available on Windows, think again.

$ sudo snap install powershell --classic

6, Ghost

Ghost is a modern desktop application that allows users to manage multiple Ghost blogs, magazines, online publications, and more in a non-intrusive environment.

$ sudo snap install ghost-desktop

7, MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench is an GUI program for designing and managing a database that integrates SQL functions.

8. Adobe App Suite

PlayOnLinux is basically an improved version of wine, allowing users to install Adobe's creative cloud applications more easily. Please note that trial and subscription restrictions still apply.

9 Slack.

This is said to be the most commonly used team communication software between developers and project managers, and Slack provides a workspace with a variety of document and message management capabilities that everyone seems unable to satisfy.

$ sudo snap install spotify0

10, Blender

Blender is one of the most popular 3D creation programs. It is free, open source, and supports the full 3D pipeline.

$ sudo snap install blender --classic

Is Linux perfect?

Far from. Many Windows applications from 10 years ago can still be launched on modern PC. Meanwhile, Linux software does not work properly after the operating system is updated every six months. It may not even work on another distribution at all. Developing for Linux can be a headache, and it can be frustrating for users. A new package format is expected to solve this problem, but for now, that is still a possibility in the future.

More research is needed to use Linux. Since you can't go to the local hypermarket for support, other computer savvy members of your family may only know about Windows, and you may find yourself on your own. Windows is more popular, and while that's not Linux's fault, it does affect your overall experience.

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