Free Ubuntu softwares that are good alternatives to Mac OS X’s
Ubuntu offers a number of open source alternatives for users migrating from Mac OS X who use Apple’s iLife suite.
iTunes
Rhythmbox is a music player with similar functionality to iTunes. It also syncs with the iPod. The Magnatune and Jamendo music stores are similar to the iTunes Music store. Proprietary audio codecs such as AAC, WMA, and MP3 can be enabled by following the directions in the Ubuntu Desktop Guide for Multimedia Codecs. Rhythmbox is shipped by default with the Ubuntu GNOME desktop. In addition, DRM Dumpster can be used to remove copy protection from tracks purchased from the iTunes Music Store.
iPhoto
F-Spot is a full-featured personal photo management application for the GNOME desktop. F-Spot is shipped by default with the Ubuntu GNOME desktop.
iMovie
Pitivi is a video editor still under early development and is not intended for regular users. Pitivi is currently recommended for developers only.
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