“Welcome to the Linux Alternative Project (formerly the Linux Equivalent Project). The goal is to provide an informational and available website for all linux users. The website is currently in beta form. I will be periodically updating the database with Windows software and the Linux equivalents and alternatives.”
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Windows software and their Linux alternatives and equivalents
Posted in Linux, Software on March 31, 2009 by ubductedMicrosoft Access Alternatives for Linux
Posted in Linux, Software on March 29, 2009 by ubductedI haven’t come across many, but there are a few alternatives for MS Access on Linux.
Those are the free and open source ones. I did come ascross another quality product, but this one you have to pay for: Kirix Strata. It does come with some bells and whistles though.
Linux Financial Tools
Posted in Linux, Software on March 22, 2009 by ubductedI know I could be better with my moolah. Well here is a list of 10 financial applications for Linux that can help.
Vim Editor Cheat Sheets
Posted in Open Source, Software on February 21, 2009 by ubductedVim saved me from tedious work today. I had to convert some text to lower case among other text manipulations. What would have taken quite some time to retype, Vim was able to do in a few seconds with some simple commands. Ahhh, good ‘ol VIM.
Still being a Vim newbie, 100 Vim Commands Every Programmer Should Know is a great blog post that helped me out. I used the information to make a 2-page Vim 100 Command Cheat Sheet for myself that I could laminate. It can sit nicely beside the Vim Graphical Cheat Sheet, the Vim Quick Reference Card, and other Vi Editor Cheat Sheet.
Make Professional Music for Free on Linux
Posted in Linux, Open Source, Software on December 24, 2008 by ubductedHere is a nice introduction to producing professional music on Linux for free.
