There you have it—five Linux tools and apps that you should install on day one to get the smoothest experience using Linux.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. This article is more than 10 years old. For those who prefer the ...