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Libre Office is included by default in Ubuntu, and is very similar to Open Office.

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Adobe products don't currently run on Ubuntu, but there are plenty of replacement software options. Plus, they are free, which is a huge bonus. Gimp, darktable, and Inkscape will do what Adobe products can. Ubuntu has several powerful image manipulation programs. There is also a program called Pidgin included with Ubuntu to connect to IRC, AOL IM, and many others, all within the same program. Skype, Slack, Google Hangouts, Hip Chat, and others are available on Ubuntu. Many communication programs are available for both operating systems. Evolution is another free E-mail client that looks and feels like Apple's Mail program. The plugins Lightning, Thunderbird Conversations, and GContactSync, are a few of the common ones installed. A calendar can be added, address books can be synced, and the look and feel can be customized. It has similar functionality to Apple's Mail program, and is highly configurable with plugins. Ubuntu comes with Thunderbird as its default email program. Safari is an Apple only web browser, and is not available in Ubuntu. Most major web browsers are universally available and look nearly identical between operating systems. There are also system settings to configure more advanced networking, including VPN, Proxy, DNS settings, and more. A drop-down menu in the top right allows for picking WiFi access points and changing network access. Networking is adjusted in very similar ways.

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Please see this article for steps to install software for DVD playback: Ubuntu doesn't come with proprietary decoders for DVDs and some audio, but they can be installed with ease. The open source video player, VLC, can be downloaded for both Apple and Ubuntu, and will play just about anything. All four major cloud storage solutions can be accessed from a web browser in Ubuntu. Navigate to /usr/share/applications and drag the folder to the left panel to have a list of currently installed programs readily available.ĭropbox and Mega.nz currently have desktop integrations for Ubuntu, while Google Drive and Box.com currently do not. In Ubuntu, there is an 'Applications' folder that contains shortcuts to all GUI applications on your computer. The way files are shown is customizable in both operating systems. Each file manager starts with a standard set of shortcuts, and additional shortcuts can be added by dragging a folder to the left panel. If you press the Super key all graphical software and files can be searched for easily.

Ubuntu has a Dash much like Apple's Spotlight search. Each workspace can be switched to, and windows can be moved between workspaces. Ubuntu has Workspaces and they are dynamically created which means more can be created when needed.

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Ubuntu comes with a full featured GNOME Software to search for new software, games, programs, and other applications for your computer.

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Please see this article for how to change desktop environments: If the GNOME desktop environment isn't for you, it can be changed easily. And to see if programs are open, look for the arrows around the icon. To run a program not in the launcher, search for it, and then right-click on the program to keep in launcher. GNOME Shell's launcher handles programs nearly identical to Apple's dock. GNOME Shell defaults to having its launcher on the left side of the screen. We will go through some of the most common operating system tasks, and show where they are located in GNOME Shell. Additional software can be installed, and the desktop environment can be changed to make the experience quite different.

Ubuntu, included software, and Ubuntu's default desktop environment, GNOME Shell, will handle most needs. Generally, all operating systems accomplish the same functions: running programs, managing files, installing software, watching funny cat videos, sending email, and low-level functions, such as networking, keyboard input, and displaying images. Some software will have the same names, while some tasks need different software. If you are just coming to Ubuntu from Apple, it can be a little confusing where everything is.