What are some graphical apps you would recommend to new users as alternatives to Windows-/Mac-only apps?

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This page has a nice list for anybody looking for alternatives to apps they used on other platforms.

https://github.com/luong-komorebi/Awesome-Linux-Software

Firefox, Vlc, Virtualbox, and many others are cross platform and new users can simply use the same app they’re used to.

But for some of the apps that aren’t cross-platform, here’s some of my favorite alternatives:

Mario Kart (various Nintendo consoles) -> SuperTuxKart (Linux and I think Windows too)
Notepad++ (Windows) -> sublime_text (Linux/Mac/Windows)
Paint.net (Windows) -> pinta (Linux)
Photoshop (Windows/Mac) -> gimp (Linux/Mac/Windows)
TrueCrypt / VeraCrypt -> zulucrypt, veracrypt
WinMerge (Windows) -> meld (Linux)
Xpadder -> antimicrox

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