Applications

An oft-cited criticism of Linux is "the lack of applications". This is simply FUD-spreading. Herewith a brief repost in the form of pointers to the pudding. In short:

Pointers to lists

There are many sites devoted to listing Linux applications, both free and commercial. Here are some.

Commercial Support

Some of the bigger application vendors are now enthusiastically writing applications for Linux.

Killer Apps and Honourable Mentions

Pointers to some outstanding applications which can be found for Linux, and also mentions of some of those apps which simply make life better: vroom!