Hello.

I just switch to Linux mint from Windows. And I found that there is some software that are preinstalled that does the same that what I would have installed myself.

For example, I use qbittorent and there is something called “Transmission” that does torrenting.
I use VLC for video playing and there is something called “Celluloid”.

Are the software preinstalled on Mint generally good at what they are doing and beginner friendly? Should I check for Linux version of the software I use on Windows or rather experiment with what is here?

Thank you for your help.

  • twinnie@feddit.uk
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    2 months ago

    I don’t use Mint so I can’t talk too much about the software choices. Transmission is a simpler more user friendly torrent client. It used to be the go-to client on Mac, maybe it still is. I find it a bit too simple so I use qBitTorrent as well.

    You’ve moved to a completely new ecosystem. There’s lots of software out there and most of it’s free so give it all a go. I know in Windows when you install something and then remove it they always seem to leave traces around. Linux is much better at cleaning up so there’s no real reason not to install something you want to try.