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6 powerful Linux tools that make Windows alternatives look outdated
These Linux applications make Windows versions look antiquated.
The base of Linux and Windows users have strong arguments for their preferred operating system and software. However, some Linux tools have features that make Windows alternatives seem left in the dust. While a Windows tool may look modern and have fancy graphical effects, it doesn’t mean the feature set compares to Linux tools.
