What should go in a Windows to Linux software alternatives guide?

For graphics, Inkscape is worth listing for vector work alongside Illustrator. GIMP and Krita are both options for image editing, though they have different strengths and neither is a drop-in Photoshop replacement. Krita may feel more familiar to some Photoshop users.

Affinity is a separate case. There is a community-driven way to run it on Linux, but it needs setup. I'd label that differently from a native Linux app and suggest checking whether the specific version works before relying on it.

For music production, add Bitwig Studio and REAPER. Both have Linux versions. The tricky bit isn't just choosing a DAW, though. People moving an existing project should check their plugins and audio hardware too, rather than assuming everything will transfer.

FreeCAD is an option for CAD, while Onshape runs in a browser. Those are pretty different workflows, so I'd list both rather than treating one as the universal replacement. For 3D printing, Cura and Bambu Studio have Linux versions.

Don't overlook the boring everyday stuff. LibreOffice is an option for Microsoft Office, and OnlyOffice is another office suite to consider. Microsoft 365 can also be used in a browser, although that won't necessarily cover every desktop feature.

Some familiar apps already run on Linux, including VLC, Thunderbird and OBS. For development, possible choices include VS Code, CLion, Rider and Code::Blocks, depending on what someone uses Visual Studio for.

There are already alternative-app directories and migration guides, so the useful part could be explaining the tradeoffs instead of making a giant app list. Note whether each option is native, browser-based or needs a compatibility setup, and where it differs from the Windows app.

A quick reminder to back up files and try things in a virtual machine would fit too. If the guide includes terminal commands, explain what they do before asking anyone to run them.