A FLTK desktop

There are a lot of programs that are needed on a typical desktop PC. Some are available based on FLTK, some aren't. Here's an attempt to create a list of such programs:

  • CD recording software: FlBurn. Probably does the job.
  • Desktop environment: Equinox Desktop Environment. Already mature, stable and actively (if slowly) developed.
  • Editor: FlEditor is nothing revolutionary but probably does the job. Perhaps it could be enhanced a bit.
  • IDE: FlDev. Has some rough edges, but overall it already works pretty well.
  • IRC client: FlChat. Probably suffices as IRC client.
  • Mail client FlMail. People might miss one or the other feature. Otherwise it should do the trick.
  • Movie player: Flvlc. Looks promising.
  • Organizer: FlTDJ. Probably does most of what people need.
  • Pdf viewer: FlaxPDF. Probably does all that is needed.
  • Picture viewer: FlView. Simply does the job. Could surely be enhanced, though.
  • Web browser: NetRider. WebKit based, portable, actively developed. Alternatives: Fifth, Dillo.
  • Word processor: FlWriter. Could use a lot of love from a dedicated developer but it's the best that we've got right now.
  • File manager: Fluff is working well but extremely minimalistic. Better: eFiler exists - but it needs work before it's ready.
  • Image manipulator: We have Antipaint, but that's really only a start.
  • Music player: FlMusic. Can only play CDs, yet. Not playing music files is a significant gap.
  • Scanning: FlScan It's very old and I have no idea if it is in usable shape.
  • Spread sheet application: Sprtsht exists but is far from being sufficient. Possible makeshift: SIAG. Better: Port SIAG to FLTK?
  • Terminal emulator: Fl_term exists but is more of a demo. Possible makeshift: Urxvt. Better: Improve Fl_term or start new project!
  • Archiver: None currently known. Possible makeshift: ??
  • Display manager: None currently known. Possible makeshift: Slim. Better: Develop a new one!
  • Ftp client None currently known. Possible makeshift: Some console ftp client.
  • Hex editor None currently known. Possible makeshift: Some console hex editor.
  • Instant messenger: There at least was a Polish one bit I'm not even sure if if's open source. Possible makeshift: Some CLI IM?
  • Password safe None currently known. Possible makeshift: No idea right now.
  • Presentation software None currently known. Possible makeshift: Good question...
  • Torrent client None currently known. Possible makeshift: Some console client.

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