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[Linux Mint] - How good are preinstalled softwares? (jlai.lu)

submitted 2 months ago by limonade@jlai.lu to c/linux4noobs@lemmy.world

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Hello.

I just switch to Linux mint from Windows. And I found that there is some software that are preinstalled that does the same that what I would have installed myself.

For example, I use qbittorent and there is something called "Transmission" that does torrenting.
I use VLC for video playing and there is something called "Celluloid".

Are the software preinstalled on Mint generally good at what they are doing and beginner friendly? Should I check for Linux version of the software I use on Windows or rather experiment with what is here?

Thank you for your help.

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[–] Khanzarate@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Generally good. If you wanna hit the ground running, they're good choices.

If you decide you don't like them, they can be uninstalled too.

Personally I prefer qbittorrent and VLC, and have installed them, but I've used all 4 and the mint defaults seem perfectly functional.

[–] limonade@jlai.lu 2 points 2 months ago

Thank you. This is exactly the answer to my question.