Tuxrocket began as my switching story. I am the webmaster for a software company and use computers all day every day- switching was/is not trivial. But I use Linux now for nearly all I do. You can too.
Mac Apps
In moving to Linux from my Mac, I’ve learned a bit about switching from the specific apps I use. In the scorecards section to the right I’ll attempt to give you some facts about the apps, the Linux equivalent I now use, and how to migrate.
There are a million sites out there where you can vote for your favorite apps. This is not one of them. Mac Apps on Tuxrocket are scored on how easy it is to leave them behind for a Linux solution. Why score them? Won’t knowing how hard it will be keep people from migrating to Linux from Mac. Sure, some will. Others evaluating Mac software for purchase will start out knowing they’re going to be locked in.
GREAT GOOD BAD AWFUL
Scoring is simple:
- great: Native Version available for Linux. Easy as pie.
- good: Open format. You can open your work without a hitch in software available for Linux.
- bad: Export options. You can spin the wheel and export your work and hope it can be opened in something in Linux.
- awful: Create from scratch. There is nothing on earth that can help you. You’ve paid money for an app designed to lock you in.