Hi 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?
I’m on a complementary boat. Plugins are open so I’m not worried about relying on them, I’m more worried about the underlying Obsidian itself that could just decide to pursue a different commercial model and lock me out.
It gives me a bit of a “too good to be true” vibe…
Oh yeah I feel you on that too. I used to use Notion so the fear is real with Obsidian. Will they do what Notion did and introduce AI and slow down the program to the point its unusable for me? Will they decide to make it a monthly subscription model if you want more content than a “basic user” ? I don’t know for sure, but its possible, so it DOES feel too good to be true sometimes.