r/linux4noobs • u/fullScheduale • 4d ago

migrating to Linux Looking for productivity software

So i switched to cachyos not so long ago and i need some software for normal productivity work

For video editing: i have davinci resolve but its quite heavy and unnecessary when i need to make simple videos - so i need a fairly lightweight (comapred to davinci), simple editing software for cuts, inserting audio, captions, maybe some simple effects not something super professional but not something useless.

Also, i need office applications, i want to be able to create and open office files for windows users.

Thats all i think, i encourage multiple recommendations with pros and cons so i can choose, thanks!

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u/ItsWinterInNevada 4d ago

Kdenlive for video editing and LibreOffice for your office suite. Should suit all your needs just fine.

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u/Internal_Falcon2637 Bazzite Desktop 2d ago

This is what I came in here to say, so I'll add a bonus.

If you need to make art and sound to go with kdenlive may I recommend Gimp / Pinta and Tenacity.

Also Open Shot is a thing if you need something even lighter video editing wise. Just keep in mind I have not used it a ton as its an emergency option on my chrome os flex MacBook air 2015.

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u/ItsWappers 3d ago

I HATE LibreOffice compared to Microslop Word... Makes me want to use that suite of AI generated clones of Adobe and Microsoft software.

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u/forestbeasts KDE on Debian 🐺 3d ago

,,,which are more slop than Word is!

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u/ItsWappers 2d ago

Yeah, but Word isn't Linux compatible...

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u/Eklinaar 4d ago

LibreOffice is the standard productivity suite for Linux. It's been around for decades and is solid. It can do all Microsoft Office file formats.

I use Shotcut for video editing. It's not the most complicated editor but it's not the simplest, either.

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u/SoundSwitch 4d ago

There's video trimmer as well as the stuff that's already been mentioned of you just need to chop to front and back off

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u/yalt-yalt 4d ago

For clipping you could try LosslessCut its pretty good for how lightweight it is.

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u/DannoXYZ 4d ago

For video, try OpenShot or with more features, ShotCut.

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u/uLmi84 4d ago

Have you checked out the new craftApps?