What to Use in Linux: Open Or Closed Software?
This is a question that has struck a lot of new Linux users. Should they use closed source software when the open source alternatives are lacking? Today, I will talk about some of the applications I use and the advantages that each of them present.
Adobe Reader in Linux vs. Evince. If there are two applications that I have a love/hate relationship with, it's Adobe Reader and Evince. I use them daily, and they both have their strengths and weaknesses. Evince, for instance, is solid, lightweight and a really hassle-free way for me to quickly zip through a PDF file without chewing through system resources. It comes with a clean UI, and overall, I prefer it to Adobe reader. Unfortunately, one of the most important features in a PDF reader is not very well placed. For beginners, it means they are left looking for it in Adobe Reader, as it's much easier to locate. I also blame the terminology as well. What is this feature? The ability to search for specific text within the document itself.
With the much slower Adobe Reader in Linux, just open the document and hit the search button at the top - it's just that easy.
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