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 use Dendron with VS Code rather than Obsidian, but is there any particular reason why I might want to use Logseq instead?
Not sure about Logseq, but I use vscodium rather than straight vscode. I don’t want to give Microsoft any more than I have to, though I know that’s not a concern for many.
Interesting, I didn’t know about Dendron!
I’m actually switching from Logseq to Zim Wiki (might take a peek Dendron, though!) because I found out something about logseq I Don’t quite like: each journal entry seems to be part of an infinite scroll. So you’d have day 1 of using it, then at the top would be day 2, and then it’d become day 3…
I did however like the fact that it has flashcard capabilities and whiteboard capabilities without having to install plugins. I think Logseq might be best used for a daily journal that you can scroll through from present day to past day. It also apparently has good citation features but I didn’t get to explore it very well.