December 7th, 2012 
Jijo K Jose
Linux have lot of alternative to windows software. Good news, the alternative are free software. Try to note down the one that you need. Finding an open source application for your need might helps you to convert yourself to Linux in short period of time. The are are several website where you can find the alternative software for commercial software. Some of them are:
Method 1
The Linux Alternative Project (formerly the Linux Equivalent Project). The website is currently in beta form and it will periodically update the database with Windows software and the Linux equivalents and alternatives.
Method 2
Its mission is to provide easy access to high quality open source alternatives to well-known commercial products. And remember that open source software is also a freeware alternative.
