Many people recommend leaving Windows behind and adopting a Linux distribution, but few back that advice with supporting material. Which distro is friendliest for beginners? What hardware support can we expect? Are there programs equivalent to those we use daily on Windows? Student Luong T. T. Vo decided to answer these and other questions through Awesome Linux Software, a repository packed with guides, tutorials, and links to the official pages of hundreds of Linux-compatible programs.
Choosing a Linux distro is a very personal decision. Users must find compelling reasons to consider abandoning their favorite operating system, and even then, it's hard to switch. However, those trying Linux for the first time tend to feel overwhelmed by the huge number of options available. The web is full of guides and suggestions, many in perfect Spanish, so language isn't a barrier. Now, if English is actually an advantage, anyone interested in the penguin should check out the Awesome Linux Software portal.
What Will You Find Inside?
Awesome Linux Software is a project by student Luong T. T. Vo and basically works as a repository. The content is divided into several categories, including audio, graphics, messaging, games, security, data backup, email, and many more. There's also a special section for console utilities, desktop environments, display managers, and compositors.
At the bottom, we find specific guides dedicated to Arch Linux, CentOS, openSUSE and Ubuntu. Finally, Awesome Linux Software provides links to the main specialized portals in the Linux universe, and some subreddits.
I reckon the most experienced users won't see Awesome Linux Software as a particularly useful resource, but personally, I'm glad it exists. The best part? Anyone can collaborate, whether by expanding its database, making a donation, or why not, translating the content into another language.
