Whether you’re new to Linux or a seasoned supporter, there is a huge collection of apps available and the repository only continues to grow. That means you may not even know some of the apps that exist. It’s especially problematic considering there is no GUI-based market or tool to download them, at least not initially. Instead, you must use a command prompt and syntax to call upon the Linux app through the apt-get tool. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the best Linux apps available for Chromebook. Linux offers GIMP, one of the best free image editors available. You may recognize it because you can also use the tool in Windows, and OS X. It is a comprehensive suite just like Photoshop that will require some hands-on time to truly understand. Kdenlive will provide you with a complete video editing tool, and it works great even on Chromebook. Being a Google ecosystem, you do have access to Google Docs, too. Yet, it always helps to have a little more variety. That’s precisely why it’s good you can find several alternatives for Linux, including WPS Office and LibreOffice. WPS is a solid choice, and it’s also relatively popular amongst Linux users. We chose LibreOffice instead though, an open-source productivity suite that works across a variety of platforms, not just Linux. It includes a word processor (Write), spreadsheet tool (Calc), presentation editor (Impress), and vector graphics editor (Draw). Evolution is a desktop-inspired client that offers email, calendar and contact tools all rolled into a single application. You can also create personal tasks with reminders, as well as memos or in-app notations if you will. Plus, it’s compatible with any POP or IMAP-based email account, including Gmail. Luckily, Linux has a full desktop version of Firefox available, which you can install within Ubuntu. You can drag and drop files to move between the platforms easily. You can also download content to your Chromebook to edit offline. If you have Visual Studio installed you can edit web and HTML files, too.
