Some essential software for Ubuntu

Here is the list of software that seems to me as essential for ubntu. Out of them few are for scientific calculations and data analysis. I have given the list divided in different category. I have not included the name of software that are pree installed.
Accessories:
  • Artha: offline dictionary.
  • Avant Windows Navigator: mac like doc
  • Gvim: graphical vim
Developer tool:
  • IDLE
Education:
  • Mendeley desktop: A reference manager tool for research.
Science and Engineering:
  • WxMaxima: Symbolic  calculation (Mathematica like software)
  • QtOctave: graphical front end for Octave, a matlab like software
  • SciDavis: Data analysis and plotting software
  • QtiPlot: Data analysis and plotting
  • LibNitz Graph Plotter: A data plotting tools
  • Elmer: Multyphysics simulation software
Graphics:
  • Blender: 3D animation tool
  • Inkscape: Vector graphics editor
  • GIMP: Image processing software
  • Xfig: A power full software to create diagram
Internet:
  • Chromium: A power full web browser
  • DC++: software to connect other computer in local network
  • Pidgin: Multi protocol IM client
  • Skype: skype telephony client
  • Thunder Bird: EMail client from Mozilla
Multimedia:
  • Chees: Software to use web cam specially useful in laptop
  • VLC: Multimedia player
  • Winff: Software to change multimedia format
Office:
  • Adobe reader: Pdf reader from adobe
  • libre office: Powerful and open source office suit
  • Kbib: bibliography management software
  • TexLive: Latex package for linux (for scientific document creation)
  • TexmakerX: Powerful latex editor
System tool:
  • Ubuntu tweak: A tool manage system configuration
  • Compiz config Manager: software to manage compiz
Hope this list will be useful for your need.
Thank you
A.Paul


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