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Top 10 Linux apps - one to five

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The Sweet Stuff: Software

Thursday September 23, 2010

Making the switch to Linux, even part-time, can feel like a bit of a shock to the system. Doc helps to ease the transition by rounding up his 10 favorite Linux apps that are free for the download. This week, we look at one through five and in next week's show, Doc rounds it out with numbers six through 10.

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Pidgin

- Has versions for Windows and Mac as well. Under Mac it's called Adium.

- Connect with friends on a variety of instant message services.

- Supported services include ICQ, MSN, AIM, Google Talk, Gaddu Gaddu and many more.

- Transfer files.

Chrome for Ubuntu 32-Bit

Chrome for Ubuntu 64-Bit

- Versions for Windows and Mac available.

- Can sync with all your other copies of Chrome.

- Easily have all your bookmarks, extensions, history, and more.

- Fast and efficient browsing.

Skype for Ubuntu 32-Bit

Skype for Ubuntu 64-Bit

- Has versions for Windows and Mac as well.

- Log in to your established Skype account or create one.

- Can do HD video chats with family and friends.

- Can also text chat with contacts.

VLC

- Has versions for Windows and Mac as well.

- Plays a huge range of media formats.

- Plays both audio and video.

- Supports a large number of plug-ins.

Filezilla

- Has versions for Windows and Mac as well.

- A full-featured FTP program.

- Connect to servers and hosts.

- Transfer files both up and down.

- Manage your Web site.

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