Video by FOSSASIA via YouTube
New to open source and wondering where to start? This beginner-friendly session recommends the best open source apps, Linux distributions, and privacy-focused tools for everyday use.
Discover beginner-friendly Linux laptops, popular Linux distros, photo managers, video editors, productivity tools, offline LLMs, and privacy-first alternatives to Windows, macOS, and proprietary software. You’ll also learn common setup tips, troubleshooting advice, and how AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can help you make the switch with confidence.
Whether you’re exploring Linux for the first time or looking for the best free and open source software, this session offers practical recommendations to help you get started.
FOSSASIA Summit 2026 held in Bangkok, is Asia’s leading Open Source tech conference featuring sessions on #AI, #Cloud, #DevOps, #Open Hardware, #Security, #Web #Mobile Technologies, #Web3, and #Databases. Learn more: http://summit.fossasia.org
Session slides: https://eventyay.com/ev/88882f3e/talk/1SXF9GQE21Q7/
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