8 free Linux apps that are surprisingly useful - no command line required

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• You don't have to use the command line in Linux.
• With the help of these free GUIs, Linux becomes much easier.
• These tools can be easily installed.

Linux is becoming more and more popular around the world. Part of the reason for that is the end of Windows 10. At the same time, Linux has come a long way since its early days of only targeting developers, admins, or computer science majors.

This evolution has made it possible to never touch the command line (which is something that I firmly believe is possible).

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For those who doubt the veracity of my claim, let me introduce you (and those new to Linux) to GUI apps that take the place ...