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What are some of your favorite Linux FOSS replacements for WIndows software?

beehaw.org/post/504918

beehaw.orgWhat are some of your favorite Linux FOSS replacements for WIndows software? - BeehawHi everyone! So I’ve recently switched to Linux and I’m having a lot of fun downloading software and replacing my old stuff with it. I’m wondering what you all use? My switched softwares: Obsidian -> Logseq - Obsidian is great and all but I think Logseq is also competent in its own way even without plugins. I am currently exploring templates to create my own daily journal/habit tracker like I did in Obsidian. Word/Notepad -> LibreOffice - Seems to have a lot of options. Currently using the writer software for quick notes. Canva -> Inkscape - I am aware that Canva is a website/android app, but I decided to switch from it to Inkscape by utilizing open source illustrations such as Undraw for graphics needs. I still need to look up tutorials on how to use it properly, though! Clip Studio Paint -> Krita - I actually made this switch a month or two ago, but I’m really enjoying Krita a lot more than I ever did Clip Studio Paint. Less things to get distracted by, giving you more chances to learn how to utilize the essentials. Things I’d like to explore in more detail: - Thunderbird as a calendar/email/task software - Whether or not I should stick with Calibre for book management - Kdenlive as a video creating program. I haven’t created videos before, but it seems fun. How about you? What do you enjoy?
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@Witch
A helpful browser extension tool is Privacy Redirect. It allows automatic link redirects from:

Reddit -> Libreddit
Youtube -> Invidious
Google -> Startpage (or other)
Maps -> OpenStreetMap

... and a few others.
It is very customizable for what instances or sites you need which is why I think it's great.