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[Linux Mint] - How good are preinstalled softwares? (jlai.lu)

submitted 5 months ago by limonade@jlai.lu to c/linux4noobs@lemmy.world

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Hello.

I just switch to Linux mint from Windows. And I found that there is some software that are preinstalled that does the same that what I would have installed myself.

For example, I use qbittorent and there is something called "Transmission" that does torrenting.
I use VLC for video playing and there is something called "Celluloid".

Are the software preinstalled on Mint generally good at what they are doing and beginner friendly? Should I check for Linux version of the software I use on Windows or rather experiment with what is here?

Thank you for your help.

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[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

i typically uninstall firefox for firefox nightly, thunderbird for thunderbird beta, and then use qbittorrent instead of transmission personally but it's all just preference. there's nothing wrong with celluloid either; it's a nice little player. i just like vlc more because i'm used to it.

[–] limonade@jlai.lu 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What the difference between firefox and firefox nightly?

[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

i just prefer nightly as it has a faster release schedule but it also can more more unstable (nothing breaking though at least not in a while). you'll typically update every night. plus i love the icon more :)

nightly is about 2 versions ahead - 143 vs 141

[–] limonade@jlai.lu 2 points 5 months ago

Thank you for telling me. I thing normal firefox is good for me/