I've tested the best Linux office suites and these are my top 5 - most are free

If productivity is your jam, you'll be glad to know that Linux has several outstanding office suites ready to use.
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I Replaced Notepad++ on Linux With This Text Editor

One of the most missed software when switching to Linux is Notepad++. Many Windows users love it due to its simplicity and programming-related features. There are many modern text editors on Linux ...
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7 Linux Text-Processing Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Plain Text

While Linux isn't strictly a text-only system, it has a reputation for making better use of plain text than any other operating system. While many tools cater to programmers, writers, and authors can ...
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Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux

Last month, Microsoft released a modern remake of its classic MS-DOS Editor, bringing back a piece of computing history that first appeared in MS-DOS 5.0 back in 1991. The new open source tool, built ...