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Open Source Weblog
Most wanted Linux apps – update and alternatives
February 17, 2006
Novell has updated its list of the applications most Linux users want ported to the open source operating system, and has also listed a selection of alternatives for consideration while users wait for Novell to apply some pressure and get the ISVs to deliver.
The company previously posted results after 500 entries, but with no fewer than 14,000 responses now in, the results are now more substantial, with Adobe's PhotoShop jumping to the top of the list and early leader Intuit Quickbooks having dropped back.
The latest top 10 is as follows:
1. Adobe PhotoShop
2. Autodesk AutoCAD
3. Macromedia Dreamweaver
4. Apple iTunes
5. Macromedia Flash
6. Macromedia Studio
7. Intuit Quicken
8. Microsoft Visio
9. Intuit Quickbooks
10. IBM Lotus Notes
As well as the update, Novell has also provided a list of potential alternatives for the top 10. Here's a selection:
Adobe PhotoShop
Pixel Image Editor
The Gimp
Krita (Part of Koffice)
Autodesk AutoCAD
VariCAD
LinuxCAD
arcad
Cycas
Synergy
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Nvu
Apple iTunes
Banshee
Rhythmbox
AmaroK
Muine
Macromedia Flash
SWF Tools
KToon
Blender3D
SoftImage|XSI
More details, and links to the alternatives can be found here.
If you haven't put in your two cents/pence worth yet, take the survey here.
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