Software

Linux has lots of free software. Amongst the free packages available are

• LibreOffice (like Office - it used to be called OpenOffice)
• GIMP (like PhotoShop)
• F-Spot (like iPhoto)
• LibreOffice Impress (like PowerPoint)
• Octave (like Matlab, except for the graphics and toolboxes)

Linux is supported by many software companies. Currently installed purchased programs include Matlab, Creo, etc.