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Linux is the epitome of open-source, but with a lack of true standardization comes a whole host of unique problems. Please use this page as a jumping off point for such experiences -- along with their fixes :) -- and any other related Linux information.

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Linux Workarounds

Share fixes and strategies so that others won't have to suffer as well

Matlab

  • Matlab Beryl Conflict -- File menus and toolbars disappear when using Matlab while running Beryl (although they retain their functionality); Other display problems like things popping up behind active windows where they can't be seen, etc.

Software

Bib management

  • Referencer -- A bibTex / document manager for Gnome environments. Python based plugins offer further adaptability.
  • Pybliographer -- Another Gnome bibliography manager.

General Software

  • Firefox -- The standard for web browsing, on any platform.
  • Skype -- A solid VoIP client, fully supported on Linux.
  • GIMP -- Image editing/authoring software, akin to Adobe Photoshop.
  • Open Office -- A complete Office suite. Not quite up to the standards of Microsoft office, but surprisingly powerful nonetheless. OpenOffice can handle files created in Microsoft Office.

Resources

  • Ubuntu Forums -- Incredibly useful site for Linux advice, even if you use a different distro.