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Software for Linux Devices

Conquest of Elysium II

Conquest of Elysium II is one game that is sure to take old-time gamers down-the-memory lane, and make them relive the pleasure of gaming without having a high-end rig. So who is this game meant for? Well, not for the hi-def gaming fans, but for point-and-click fans, with a love for objectives and hours of endless fun with a bit of strategic thinking thrown-in here and there. Developed by Illwinter, the same developer who have churned out exciting titles like Dominions, Dominions II, Dominions 3, and is currently busy updating Conquest of Elysium 3.

Ubuntu One

Physical media is almost a history nowadays as more and more people are giving the CD and DVD amiss and backing up everything on cloud storage. So if you want to join the crowds but iCloud is not your thing, try out Ubuntu One. Developed by Ubuntu One, the quality of the app is guaranteed and so are the updates thanks to which the app works surprisingly good, without any hassles. Plus the entire sign-up and sign-in process is quick as 1-2-3.

No Gravity

Time for some very addictive arcade fun and this time around the treat is for the desktop lovers. No Gravity is a highly addictive gaming action with very neat graphics, gameplay mechanism and environments. This no nonsense game seems to win a favorable spot in fan books around the world, specially when it is being offered as a free and legal download. And although the developers Realtech VR have shifted to the more competitive mobile platforms like iOS, Android, WebOS - No Gravity remains a classic and provides a highly refined game structure.

N (Metanet Software)

One of the most addictive and sometimes frustrating game you can ever play, N is an award winning title that involves tons of jumping, climbing, running and all those other cool ninja skills. The game was created by Metanet Software back in 2005 and won the audience choice award for the Independent Games Festival that same year. Today, the game has spawned a console (multiplayer) version for the Xbox Live Arcade, the Nintendo DS and the PSP titled, N+. N was originally offered as a flash game but you can download it now onto your computer. There's a version available for the Mac, Linux and of course, Windows system.

HandBrake

Own a portable multimedia device, but are downright annoyed and confused about transferring videos in the perfect format? Well, Handbrake is the solution you should be looking at to sort out all your multimedia needs and fixing them up perfectly. Developed by the Handbrake community, the software has advanced over the years and has churned out some very neat features, making it easier and simpler for users viewing their HD movie collection on various devices.

RYZOM

MMORPG fans have something to look forward to with Ryzom aka The Saga of Ryzom. This game comes directly from the sci-fi genre and offers a gameplay which some MMORPG out there can just dream off. It was originally Developed by Nevrx, but currently the games Developer and Publisher is Winch Gate Property, Ltd. Gameplay is far from easy, and offers a host of features that impacts the entire gameplay in the long run. Graphics are at its best with highly-detailed environments, characters, nemesis, and the likes.

Return To Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory!

Attention all FPS lovers. Its time to pick-up your weapons, choose your allies, and gear up for war. We are talking about the iconic FPS, Return To Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. Developed by Activision, the same developer who has churned out impressive titles such as Driver, Driver 3, Call Of Duty series, Crash Bandicoot series, just to name a few. Enemy Territory was supposed to be an expansion pack to the RTCW game series, but a problem owing to the single-player aspect led to Enemy Territory being released as a free and open-source standalone game on 29th May, 2003.

Adobe Flex

How many times have you thought of developing an app, and seeing it in full glory on a particular device or platform? Well, if you have given it a thought, Adobe Flex is the tool for you. This particular software eases the process of developing apps that run seamlessly on the iOS, Android, and Blackberry Tablet OS platforms. The buck does not stop here, with Adobe Flex, developing applications for traditional browsers and desktops is also possible using the exactly the same programming model as for mobile ones.

Mixxx

Looking for a DJing software, but found some too complicated and others hefty on the pocket? No worries, here is Mixxx. An open-source, free DJ software that punches in everything to perform live mixes to casual mixing in the house. Mixxx really has those perfect mix of tools for a rookie entering the DJ scene with minimal knowledge. Hot Cues, Looping Control, Cross-faders, Pitchers. You name it and its present in the User-friendly Interface of the software to get you started without breaking a sweat.