Desktop Applications

This category is only available if you have chosen to install a desktop environment during the Ditana installation process. It provides a carefully curated selection of applications that enhance your desktop experience while maintaining system efficiency.

For specific configuration options and advanced features of each application, please refer to their respective documentation pages linked above.

Office and Productivity

LibreOffice

LibreOffice is a comprehensive open-source office suite (LGPL-3.0-or-later) that serves as a powerful alternative to proprietary office software. It includes:

• Writer for word processing
• Calc for spreadsheets
• Impress for presentations
• Draw for vector graphics
• Base for database management
• Math for formula editing

The appropriate language pack for your system will be automatically installed, ensuring a localized working environment. LibreOffice provides excellent file format compatibility, including Microsoft Office formats, and supports a wide range of extensions for additional functionality.

Betterbird

Betterbird (MPL-2) is an enhanced version of the Thunderbird email client that addresses various limitations of the original software. Key improvements include:

• Multi-line view for better email organization
• Vertical tabs for efficient workspace management
• Enhanced sorting options for better email management
• Improved search capabilities
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements

Like LibreOffice, Betterbird automatically includes the appropriate language pack for your system.

Back In Time

Back In Time (GPL) provides a user-friendly approach to system backups. Notable features:

• Snapshot-based backup system
• Easy restoration of previous file versions
• Automatic backup scheduling through cron integration
• Simple but powerful interface
• Support for multiple backup profiles

Document Management

PDF Arranger

PDF Arranger (GPL-3.0-or-later) is a versatile PDF manipulation tool that allows you to:

• Merge multiple PDF files
• Split PDFs into separate documents
• Rotate and crop pages
• Rearrange page order
• Extract specific pages
• Modify PDF metadata

Xournal++

Xournal++ (GPL-2.0-or-later) is a powerful application for digital note-taking and PDF annotation. It excels in:

• Stylus-based input for natural writing
• PDF annotation and form filling
• Freehand drawing and sketching
• Journal keeping with mixed text and drawings
• Layer-based editing
• Custom toolbar configurations

System Utilities

Etcher

Etcher (Apache) is a reliable imaging utility that provides:

• Safe OS image flashing to SD cards and USB drives
• Validation of written data
• Support for various image formats
• Clean, modern interface
• Cross-platform compatibility

Bitwarden

Bitwarden (GPL3) is a secure password management solution offering:

• Encrypted storage for passwords and sensitive information
• Browser integration
• Secure password generation
• Cross-platform synchronization
• Two-factor authentication support
• Secure sharing capabilities

NoMachine

NoMachine (Proprietary - NoMachine EULA) is a high-performance remote desktop solution featuring:

• NX technology for efficient remote connections
• Low-latency audio and video streaming
• USB device forwarding
• File transfer capabilities
• SSH encryption for secure connections
• Cross-platform support

ZapZap

ZapZap (GPL3) is an optimized WhatsApp desktop client that provides:

• Lower CPU usage compared to browser-based solutions
• Direct image pasting functionality
• Native desktop integration
• Improved performance for long chat sessions
• Regular updates and security patches

Variety

Variety (GPL3) is an advanced wallpaper manager offering:

• Automatic wallpaper downloading and rotation
• Support for multiple online image sources
• Random quote display capability
• Image effects and filtering
• Customizable change intervals
• Event-based wallpaper switching

The Ditana installer configures it to

• Change the background image only every 3 hours
• Use only Bing and Unsplash image sources