Preinstalled Software¶
MNT Reform can run most Linux applications that are available for 64bit ARM-based computers (also called aarch64 or arm64). We tested and included some of the best free and open source applications with the default system.
Web & Communications¶
- Firefox
Mozilla’s open-source web browser.
Command:
firefox- Chromium
The open-source variant of Google’s Chrome web browser.
Command:
chromium- Evolution
This graphical email client includes many features for organizing your inbox. Additionally, it includes a calendar, notes, and an address book.
Command:
evolution- Linphone
A voice-over-IP (SIP) client which has support across all major platforms. You can use it for voice and video calls, along with messaging.
Command:
linphone
Productivity & Creativity¶
- LibreOffice
LibreOffice is your one-stop shop for common productivity tasks. Includes a word processor (Writer), spreadsheet (Calc), presentation (Impress), diagramming (Draw) and more.
Command:
libreoffice- GIMP
The “GNU image manipulation program” is a complete image editing and photo manipulation tool.
Command:
gimp- Inkscape
Create vector (SVG) based artwork including text.
Command:
inkscape- FreeCAD
Create and view 3D models of objects, buildings, and complex mechanisms. You can use FreeCAD to inspect the mechanical design files of MNT Reform.
Command:
freecad- KiCAD
Design electronic circuit schematics and printed circuit boards. You can use KiCAD to browse the electronics design files of MNT Reform.
Command:
kicad- Blender
Create and render 3D objects and scenes. MNT Reform ships with a custom build of Blender 2.79b, the last version that works with the Vivante GC7000L GPU built into the i.MX8MQ processor.
Command:
blender- Ardour 6
Record, edit and mix multitrack audio and MIDI.
Command:
ardour- Evince
View PDFs and other documents.
Command:
evince- Sxiv
A simple and fast image viewer.
Command:
sxiv
Games¶
- Neverball
This 3D game lets you guide a ball through 24 challenging levels.
Command:
neverball- ScummVM
Play classic adventure games on Linux using this utility. Copyrighted games may be purchased on GoG.com, although a handful of games are freeware.
Command:
scummvm- Minetest_Game
An 3D block-based open-world game focused on exploration, resource gathering, and construction.
Command:
minetest- VICE
Commodore 64 (and related) system emulator
Command:
x64,x128etc.- Amiberry
Commodore Amiga system emulator
Command:
amiberry- DOSBox
MS-DOS PC system emulator
Command:
dosbox
Tools¶
- Thunar
Lightweight file manager.
Command:
thunarSway keyboard shortcut: SUPER+T
- Xfce4 Terminal
A terminal emulator with convenient features like tabs and custom themes.
Command:
xfce4-terminalSway keyboard shortcut: SUPER+ENTER
- Grim & Slurp
Grim is a wayland-based screen shot tool, and Slurp lets you select the region of the screen you want to capture.
Command:
grim -g "$(slurp)"Sway keyboard shortcut: SUPER+SHIFT+X
- Emacs
One of the popular Linux text editing environments.
Command:
emacs(Exit with CTRL+X followed by CTRL+C)- Vim
The other major open text editor.
Command:
vim(Exit by typing:qfollowed by ENTER)- Htop
A terminal-based look at system processes, CPU and memory usage.
Command:
htop- MPV
A versatile, terminal-based media player.
Command:
mpv a-movie-file.mp4- GNOME Disks
Partition, format, and manage internal and external disks.
Command:
gnome-disks- NCurses Disk Usage
Terminal-based disk usage analysis utility.
Command:
ncdu- Wayland Event Viewer
Useful when debugging input devices under wayland-based compositors such as Sway.
Command:
wev- Wayvnc
Access your MNT Reform desktop remotely from VNC clients on other platforms using this server application.
Command:
wayvnc- Wf-Recorder
Record MP4 video of your desktop with this program.
Command:
wf-recorder(Stop with CTRL+C. The resulting video is named “recording.mp4”)