top quality linux software

I just would like to browse through some quality linux software***. Anyone knows of a list or a place that has one?
***Note: it doesn't have to be free, it can be paid as well as long as it's well supported.

 

The Linux section on Softpedia might help. Gizmo's Tech Support Alert also has some Linux software recommendations as well.

 

I didn't find Gizmo too helpful. Their forum only goes over the most common software. Softpedia is poorly organized too.

 

I've always liked K3B among the best Linux software I've used.

 

Check http://Pkgs.org

Avoid installing softwares form outside the repository of your distro.

 

There is no such thing.. it's best to use what comes to you in the repo's....

 

If we consider about security and reliability, then it's very true. But sometimes one needs to think outside of the box.

Guess I just found another reason to stick with Windows.

 

Hmmm but Ubuntu Software center doesnt have skype, teamviewer, fingerprint reader. These are basics that I need. Also what about paid software? Its not going to be well supported because its not in their software center?

 

Linux typically has many alternatives to most commonly used programs from Windows. I'd suggest researching and asking around a bit on the Ubuntu forums etc. I'm sure there is an open source free replacement for most of those.

 

Yeah im sure there are alternatives but I need skype for work so there is no way I can switch. Also teamviewer is something that my family is very comfortable with and they are unlikely to switch. Fingerprint reader doesnt seem to have alternative in Ubuntu software center. I honestly dont understand why wouldnt Ubuntu include skype in their software center (i think Mint does have it).

 

How about WINE then?

 

I dont need wine. I use terminal for the above apps.

 

Are external (non-repo) versions not an option? -http://www.skype.com/nl/download-skype/skype-for-linux/- and -http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/linux.aspx-.

 

Thats exactly what i use but someone said that whatever is not in the software center is likely unstable and unsupported. I still have no choice but to use it and didnt really have problems.

 

Skype for Linux works fine.