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Which program is the one that surprised you most that it is available on Linux? (feddit.org)
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For me, it was perhaps simple-scan, a very simple and efficient GUI to scan documents. I used it with my Brother printer / scanner and it works like a charm. Especially since I do not scan stuff often, so a program with more complex UI would have the effect that I forget how to use it until the next time.

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[–] Elkenders@feddit.uk 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Zoom. No dark mode though.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

I use zoom several times a week, and have had to revert to windows several times because development lags behind win/mac, and for some reason my org has a fixation on trying new features, useful or not.

[–] kuhli@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago

I wish it wasn't cause then I wouldn't have to use it at work