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The GNU Image Manipulation Program is the defacto standard image editor for Linux. Although it is an open source project, the GIMP is a full-featured graphics program and rivals commerical packages for features and ease of use.
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RAR Archiver for Linux - required to compress and decompress RAR files.
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XMovie allows you to watch QuickTime and MPEG movies on a Linux box. The QuickTime decoder reads YUV420, YUV422, JPEG photo, MJPA, RGB, DV, IMA4, ULAW and PCM codecs. The MPEG decoder reads MPEG-1 video, MPEG-2 video, MPEG-1 system streams and MPEG-2 system.
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The quintessential Adobe Acrobat reader is required to read PDF files. PDF files are a compact method of distributing publishable content in its original form, and you will find them used extensively for publications ranging from technical documents to press releases.
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Firestarter is an excellent firewall tool for Linux that is quickly configured to provide security for your network. Although it is simple to set up, the level of security provided is outstanding and you can quickly access information on attempts to break into your computer.
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gFTP is a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client for Linux. Bearing a passing resemblance to WS FTP for the Windows platform, gFTP features a split-screen interface and drag-and-drop capabilities.
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RealPlayer is a multi-format video and audio player for Linux that is required to play Real Media files (either Real Audio or Real Video).
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SADP is a small Linux CD player written by an Aussie developer. It features an oscilliscope and visualisations and can be run in X11 and console modes.
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The X Multimedia System is the foremost MP3 player for the Linux platform. It has many features and its graphical mode closely resembles Winamp for the Windows platform.
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