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Best open source tools

An operating system stands or falls on the quality of its programs, and Linux is no exception. Thankfully, you’ll find a rich seam of applications spanning all your needs, and we’ve dug out 10 of the absolute best to help you get started.

Unless stated, all programs can be installed through the Ubuntu Software store app, but where multiple versions exist, choose the Snap version, which will ensure you’ll always have access to the latest version.

VLC Media Player

Ubuntu’s built-in Videos tool is good, but it will struggle with more demanding movies – for example, it can struggle with 4K video encoded using the h.265 codec. That’s where VLC Media Player () steps in. This configurable video player can handle just about anything

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