Software
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Installation and configuration advice
There are lots of utilities available as free software, not only for the GNU/Linux platform but also for Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS. In addition to that, you may have use for certain non-free software products (meaning you are not allowed to distribute copies of them yourself or use them for applications beyond what the license allows). Here we will try to give you some hints and advice on what you should install on your own computer to achieve a basic working environment.
Microsoft Windows
| Product | Purpose | License | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forticlient | Security | Download |
Highly recommended | |
| Adobe Reader | Read PDF files | EULA |
Download |
Not needed if Acrobat is already installed |
| Firefox | Web browser |
MPL (free) |
Download |
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| Thunderbird |
MPL (free) |
Download |
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| MobaXterm | Remote login to UNIX/Linux | EULA |
Download |
More recommended free software for Windows
Apple macOS
| Product | Purpose | License | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forticlient | Security | Download |
Highly recommended |