The best applications for Linux 2022

Everyone who uses servers needs applications for their needs. Someone needs applications for communication (E-mail, messengers, IP telephony), someone uses servers to work with projects and needs editors (Video and photo editors), and others need to work with code at all. In this article, we will look at free open source applications that can be useful to everyone on their server.

In this article we will find out which applications are considered the best from 2021 to 2022? which applications are most often used by linux users? What should I install on my linux server?

The best apps from 2021 to 2022.

Absolutely all the applications that are considered the best, we will not mention (there are too many of them), but we will sort them by category. Also, the applications described below are most often installed by users on their servers.

Backup

• Rsync is a great cross-platform utility that allows you to sync files and folders. This utility is used for data backup and is considered one of the best among users of different operating systems.
• Amanda is also a cross-platform application that will allow you to back up your data. Its big advantage is the support of its own utilities and formats for backup, and you can also configure one server for backup from multiple computers on the network.

Server/Site monitoring 

CheckMK is an important application for tracking a site or server. This utility allows you to track the performance of the site and your server, and will also notify you of problems and new events that have occurred.

Stacer - an application that allows you to monitor the status of the server.
Thanks to this application, you can see what the load is on the server, which applications are running, and you can also interrupt applications and much more.
A very useful utility.

Antivirus 

• ClamAV - Good protection for your server. This antivirus is one of the most popular and it can protect you from a Trojan, scans mail gateways and much more. Interactions with it occur via the command line, which is also a bonus for some users.
• Sophos - Antivirus that can be used for free, as well as for a fee. It is cross-platform and the percentage of virus detection is very high, it is also considered one of the good antiviruses for your server. You can also interact with it through the console or through the interface.

Cloud storage

• ownCloud - With this utility, you can create your own cloud in which you can place a lot of files. You can also give access to this cloud to other users so that they can work with it. A very useful utility when you need to place files in the cloud, but you don't want to pay for DropBox or other services.
• NextCloud - This cloud solution is built on the basis of ownCloud, but it is more convenient and easy to use and install. The functionality is slightly expanded compared to ownCloud, which is why it is popular.
• Seafile - Free cloud for three. This cloud solution is very useful for businessmen because it allows you to work with data directly on the Internet, and there is always an opportunity to roll back to previous versions of files and folders. In addition, you will be able to configure user access to this service, and administrators on your server will be able to remotely erase data or view logs.

Email clients 

• Thunderbird is probably one of the most popular applications that allows you to configure your mail server. It is easy to install and configure, in principle, the setup is very flexible and the application will allow you to forget about the difficulties of working with mail.
• Sylpheed is an email client that has many functions. This client has a simple interface and very powerful functionality, and it also has a very high speed of operation, which is why it can be considered one of the really best. It has everything you need, but there is a minus. This disadvantage lies in poor contact with HTML, which makes it difficult to make your letter unique.

IDE 

• Eclipse is a worldwide popular development environment that allows you to edit/view code, and also has a wide range of functionality.
• Visual Studio Code is also one of the best development platforms. It supports many programming languages, has a wide range of functionality and is quite easy to install.

Messengers 

• RocketChat is a great free replacement for many messengers. This program allows you to raise your own environment on the server for communication among colleagues and it is easy to install and use. It is this application that is considered a good replacement for Slack or Skype.
• PidGin is a utility that allows you and your friends/colleagues to communicate in it. It is cross-platform and easy to install, and it also has a fairly clear and pleasant interface to work with.

Editors 

• Ardour - An application that can be used from different operating systems. You can use it to edit, listen to and mix audio files. With a nice interface and a fairly clear principle of operation.
• Transitions DJ - The capabilities of this program are very impressive, for example, with its help you can mix or mix compositions during live performances. It also has other features that it is better for you to get to know in person.
• Gimp - Is considered a free replacement for Photoshop. This application is easily installed into the system and has a fairly intuitive interface.
• IncScape - Photo editor, which can also be considered a good replacement for Photoshop. It is distributed for free and has functionality like Gimp, but not everyone likes the functionality / interface of the first one, so they use this editor.
• OpenShot - Free replacement of SonyVegas and other video editors. This application is cross-platform, which is why it can be used even on Windows. It has a nice interface and good functionality, which is why you can make beautiful videos.
• Blender is an application in which you can edit videos, and it also has great functionality that will allow the user to work with 3D animation and so on. Initially, it is difficult to work with this application, but it has extensive documentation that will help you understand its interface and functionality.

Replacing MSOffice 

LibreOffice is a great free replacement for MS Office that provides the same functionality. It is easy to install and has a clear and pleasant interface.

What should I install on my server?

In fact, no one can give you an exact answer except yourself. The only thing you really should pay attention to is the functions that your server should perform. For example, if you work with an editorial office, then naturally you will need editing applications, but if you work with a team, then you may also need RocketChat to communicate.
And if you are working with code, then you will need an IDE and it is also best to install a utility to monitor the status of the server.

Thus we get that the installation of certain applications depends on certain conditions. Decide on the direction of your work and then you will be able to decide on the utilities that need to be installed.

Conclusion

In this article, we have reviewed the top applications for Linux for 2022. We also looked at which ones are most often used (All that is in the list are frequently used applications), and also sorted out what should be installed on your server and when. Everything is individual, as well as your ideas of using the server, and that's why I recommend that you first understand how you are going to use it and only after that start installing utilities. However, be sure to install monitoring on your server so that you are aware of the status of your server and site.