9 个提高系统运行速度的轻量级 Linux 应用
应用程序 轻量级

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### 9 个常用 Linux 应用程序的轻量级替代方案


你的 Linux 系统很慢吗？应用程序是不是很久才能打开？你最好的选择是使用[轻量级的 Linux 系统](https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/)。但是重装系统并非总是可行，不是吗？


所以如果你想坚持使用你现在用的 Linux 发行版，但是想要提高性能，你应该使用更轻量级应用来替代你一些常用的应用。这篇文章会列出各种 Linux 应用程序的轻量级替代方案。


由于我使用的是 Ubuntu，因此我只提供了基于 Ubuntu 的 Linux 发行版的安装说明。但是这些应用程序可以用于几乎所有其他 Linux 发行版。你只需去找这些轻量级应用在你的 Linux 发行版中的安装方法就可以了。


### 1. Midori： Web 浏览器


[Midori](http://midori-browser.org/) 是与现代互联网环境具有良好兼容性的最轻量级网页浏览器之一。它是开源的，使用与 Google Chrome 最初所基于的相同的渲染引擎 —— WebKit。并且超快速，最小化但高度可定制。


![Midori Browser](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234522ffgveg2dnxn21vpz.png)


Midori 浏览器有很多可以定制的扩展和选项。如果你有最高权限，使用这个浏览器也是一个不错的选择。如果在浏览网页的时候遇到了某些问题，请查看其网站上[常见问题](http://midori-browser.org/faqs/)部分 -- 这包含了你可能遇到的常见问题及其解决方案。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 Midori


在 Ubuntu 上，可通过官方源找到 Midori 。运行以下指令即可安装它：



```
sudo apt install midori

```

### 2. Trojita：电子邮件客户端


[Trojita](http://trojita.flaska.net/) 是一款开源强大的 IMAP 电子邮件客户端。它速度快，资源利用率高。我可以肯定地称它是 [Linux 最好的电子邮件客户端之一](https://itsfoss.com/best-email-clients-linux/)。如果你只需电子邮件客户端提供 IMAP 支持，那么也许你不用再进一步考虑了。


![Trojitá](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234527y2ofz5dh5otytyts.png)


Trojita 使用各种技术 —— 按需电子邮件加载、离线缓存、带宽节省模式等 —— 以实现其令人印象深刻的性能。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 Trojita


Trojita 目前没有针对 Ubuntu 的官方 PPA 。但这应该不成问题。您可以使用以下命令轻松安装它:



```
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/jkt-gentoo:/trojita/xUbuntu_16.04/ /' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/trojita.list"
wget http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:jkt-gentoo:trojita/xUbuntu_16.04/Release.key
sudo apt-key add - < Release.key
sudo apt update
sudo apt install trojita

```

### 3. GDebi：包安装程序


有时您需要快速安装 DEB 软件包。Ubuntu 软件中心是一个消耗资源严重的应用程序，仅用于安装 .deb 文件并不明智。


Gdebi 无疑是一款可以完成同样目的的漂亮工具，而它只有个极简的图形界面。


![GDebi](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234537jzgidzdisgbddwu2.png)


GDebi 是完全轻量级的，完美无缺地完成了它的工作。你甚至应该[让 Gdebi 成为 DEB 文件的默认安装程序](https://itsfoss.com/gdebi-default-ubuntu-software-center/)。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 GDebi


只需一行指令，你便可以在 Ubuntu 上安装 GDebi：



```
sudo apt install gdebi

```

### 4. App Grid：软件中心


如果您经常在 Ubuntu 上使用软件中心搜索、安装和管理应用程序，则 [App Grid](http://www.appgrid.org/) 是必备的应用程序。它是默认的 Ubuntu 软件中心最具视觉吸引力且速度最快的替代方案。


![App Grid](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234539ff7ss7s7xvibeqyf.png)


App Grid 支持应用程序的评分、评论和屏幕截图。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 App Grid


App Grid 拥有 Ubuntu 的官方 PPA。使用以下指令安装 App Grid：



```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:appgrid/stable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install appgrid

```

### 5. Yarock：音乐播放器


[Yarock](https://seb-apps.github.io/yarock/) 是一个优雅的音乐播放器，拥有现代而最轻量级的用户界面。尽管在设计上是轻量级的，但 Yarock 有一个全面的高级功能列表。


![Yarock](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234540a4o2qqxj8qks2s2s.png)


Yarock 的主要功能包括多种音乐收藏、评级、智能播放列表、多种后端选项、桌面通知、音乐剪辑、上下文获取等。


### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 Yarock


您得通过 PPA 使用以下指令在 Ubuntu 上安装 Yarock：



```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt update
sudo apt install yarock

```

### 6. VLC：视频播放器


谁不需要视频播放器？谁还从未听说过 [VLC](http://www.videolan.org/index.html)？我想并不需要对它做任何介绍。


![VLC](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234541pq1i55di2qm2243k.png)


VLC 能满足你在 Ubuntu 上播放各种媒体文件的全部需求，而且它非常轻便。它甚至可以在非常旧的 PC 上完美运行。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 VLC


VLC 为 Ubuntu 提供官方 PPA。可以输入以下命令来安装它：



```
sudo apt install vlc

```

### 7. PCManFM：文件管理器


PCManFM 是 LXDE 的标准文件管理器。与 LXDE 的其他应用程序一样，它也是轻量级的。如果您正在为文件管理器寻找更轻量级的替代品，可以尝试使用这个应用。


![PCManFM](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234542dlktenwyk6tkn62q.png)


尽管来自 LXDE，PCManFM 也同样适用于其他桌面环境。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 PCManFM


在 Ubuntu 上安装 PCManFM 只需要一条简单的指令：



```
sudo apt install pcmanfm

```

### 8. Mousepad：文本编辑器


在轻量级方面，没有什么可以击败像 nano、vim 等命令行文本编辑器。但是，如果你想要一个图形界面，你可以尝试一下 Mousepad -- 一个最轻量级的文本编辑器。它非常轻巧，速度非常快。带有简单的可定制的用户界面和多个主题。


![Mousepad](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234542yqzq9df0iu7yu4dc.png)


Mousepad 支持语法高亮显示。所以，你也可以使用它作为基础的代码编辑器。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 Mousepad


想要安装 Mousepad ，可以使用以下指令：



```
sudo apt install mousepad

```

### 9. GNOME Office：办公软件


许多人需要经常使用办公应用程序。通常，大多数办公应用程序体积庞大且很耗资源。Gnome Office 在这方面非常轻便。Gnome Office 在技术上不是一个完整的办公套件。它由不同的独立应用程序组成，在这之中 AbiWord＆Gnumeric 脱颖而出。


**AbiWord** 是文字处理器。它比其他替代品轻巧并且快得多。但是这样做是有代价的 —— 你可能会失去宏、语法检查等一些功能。AdiWord 并不完美，但它可以满足你基本的需求。


![AbiWord](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234543ar8jkzz35rtj57bo.png)


**Gnumeric** 是电子表格编辑器。就像 AbiWord 一样，Gnumeric 也非常快速，提供了精确的计算功能。如果你正在寻找一个简单轻便的电子表格编辑器，Gnumeric 已经能满足你的需求了。


![Gnumeric](/data/attachment/album/201803/08/234544qduztnv7vzvzkiyv.png)


在 [Gnome Office](https://gnome.org/gnome-office/) 下面还有一些其它应用程序。你可以在官方页面找到它们。


#### 在基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上安装 AbiWord＆Gnumeric


要安装 AbiWord＆Gnumeric，只需在终端中输入以下指令：



```
sudo apt install abiword gnumeric

```



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One of the many ways to [speed up Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/speed-up-ubuntu-1310/) system is to use lightweight alternatives of the popular applications.

You have already seen [must have Linux applications](https://itsfoss.com/essential-linux-applications/) earlier. Here, let's take a look at the lightweight alternative applications for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

[Must Have Essential Applications for Desktop Linux UsersBrief: What are the must-have applications for Linux? The answer is subjective, and it depends on what purposes you have for using desktop Linux. But there are still some essential Linux apps that are more likely to be used by most Linux users. Here, we’ve listed the best Linux](https://itsfoss.com/essential-linux-applications/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/10/must-have-essential-application-for-linux-users.jpg)


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## Lightweight alternatives to popular Linux applications

Is your Linux system slow? Are the applications taking a long time to open? The best solution for you is to use a [lightweight Linux distro](https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/).

But it is not always possible to reinstall an operating system, is it?

So if you want to stick to your present Linux distribution, but want improved performance, you should use lightweight alternatives to the applications you are using.

Here, I will put together a list of lightweight alternatives to various popular Linux applications.

**Since I am using Ubuntu, I have provided installation instructions for Ubuntu-based Linux distributions. But these applications should work on most other Linux distributions. You have to find a way to install these lightweight Linux tools in your distro.**

### 1. Falkon: Web Browser

![Falkon Browser](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/12/falkon-browser-1.png)

[Falkon browser](https://itsfoss.com/falkon-browser/) is a KDE project that aims to provide a clean and lightweight browsing experience.

It was previously known as QupZilla and now uses [QtWebEngine](https://wiki.qt.io/QtWebEngine) as its rendering engine.

As a cherry on top, it comes with a built-in AdBlock extension and offers essential options like keyboard shortcuts, password manager, limited extension support, and a few more things.

#### Installing Falkon in Linux

Midori is available on Ubuntu via the official repository. Just run the following commands for installing it:

`sudo apt install falkon`


You can also install it via Flatpak or Snap if you have any other Linux distribution installed.

### 2. Trojitá: email client

Trojitá is an open-source robust IMAP e-mail client. It is fast and resource-efficient. It utilizes Qt to offer a comforting and yet lightweight experience.

It could be one of the [best email clients for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/best-email-clients-linux/) if you can live with only IMAP support on your e-mail client. And if that is the case, you may not need to look any further.

Trojitá uses various techniques—on-demand e-mail loading, offline caching, bandwidth-saving mode, etc. — for achieving its impressive performance.

#### Installing Trojitá in Linux distributions

Unfortunately, it does not offer any pre-built binaries. You will have to [compile it from the source](https://itsfoss.com/install-software-from-source-code/) by following the [official instructions](http://trojita.flaska.net/download.html).

### 3. GDebi: Package Installer

Sometimes you need to quickly install DEB packages. Ubuntu Software Center is a resource-heavy application and using it just for installing .deb files may not be a pleasant experience.

Gdebi is certainly a nifty tool for the same purpose that offers a minimal graphical interface.

![GDebi](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/GDebi.png)

GDebi is totally lightweight and does its job flawlessly. You should even [make Gdebi the default installer for DEB files](https://itsfoss.com/gdebi-default-ubuntu-software-center/).

#### Installing GDebi in Ubuntu

You can install GDebi on Ubuntu with this simple one-liner:

`sudo apt install gdebi`


### 4. App Grid: Software Center

If you use the software center frequently for searching, installing, and managing applications on Ubuntu, [App Grid](https://itsfoss.com/app-grid-lighter-alternative-ubuntu-software-center/) is a must-have application.

It may not have evolved its user experience but it is a fast alternative to the default Ubuntu Software Center.

![App Grid](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/AppGrid.png)

App Grid supports ratings, reviews, and screenshots for applications.

#### Installing App Grid on Ubuntu based distributions

App Grid has its official PPA for Ubuntu-based distributions. Use the following commands for installing App Grid:

```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:appgrid/stable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install appgrid
```


### 5. Sayonara: Music Player

[Sayonara](https://itsfoss.com/sayonara-music-player/) is an elegant music player with essential audio format support and a lightweight user experience. Undoubtedly, one of the [best music players for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/best-music-players-linux/).

While it offers a fast experience, it also lets you customize a lot of things to tweak your experience.

It uses [GStreamer](https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/) as its audio-backend, which ensures that all the major file formats should work as expected.

![Sayonara Music Player for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/01/sayonara-music-player-featured.jpeg)

It supports playlists, library management, and several plugins, including an equalizer, spectrum analyzer, and more.

#### Installing Sayonara in Linux

You will have to install Sayonara on Ubuntu via PPA using the following commands:

```
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:lucioc/sayonara
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install sayonara
```


You also get a Snap package and an AppImage file if you want to install it on any other Linux distribution.

### 6. Parole Media Player

![parole media player](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/parole-media-player.png)

If you are looking for an alternative to VLC Media Player but on the lighter side of things, Parole Media Player will be a great fit. It

Similar to the Sayonara music player, it also utilizes the GStreamer framework to ensure the best compatibility with file formats and codecs.

Distributions like Zorin OS Lite include Parole Media Player out of the box.

It is primarily tailored for Xfce desktop environments but works on other desktops as well.

#### Installing Parole in Linux

For Ubuntu-based distros, you should find it in the default repository. So, all you need to do is enter the following command in the terminal:

`sudo apt install parole`


### 7. Thunar: File Manager

Thunar file manager is yet another app originally tailored for the Xfce desktop environment but can be used anywhere else.

You should find all the essential features when compared to other file manager applications like Nemo on Linux Mint.

The user interface is simple and offers a side panel, which you cannot hide (I couldn’t find the option to). It may not offer bookmarking feature, but it provides a fast and useful experience.

#### Installing Thunar on Linux distributions

Installing Thunar on Ubuntu-based distros will just take one simple command:

`sudo apt install thunar`


You should also find packages available for your preferred Linux distribution.

[15 Best File Managers and File Explorers for LinuxLooking for file managers and explorers for your distro? Here are some of the best options!](https://itsfoss.com/file-managers-linux/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/file-managers-linux.png)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/file-managers-linux.png)

### 8. Mousepad: Text Editor

Nothing can beat command-line text editors like – nano, vim, etc. in terms of being lightweight.

But if you want a graphical interface, Mousepad is here to the rescue. It’s extremely lightweight and blazing fast. It comes with a simple customizable user interface with multiple themes.

![Mousepad](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/Mousepad.png)

Mousepad supports syntax highlighting. So, you can also use it as a basic code editor. You also have the option to utilize a few plugins to extend the functionality if needed.

#### Installing Mousepad in Linux

For installing Mousepad, use the following command in the terminal:

`sudo apt install mousepad`


### 9. GNOME Office: Office Suite

Many of us need to use office applications quite often.

Generally, most office applications take up more storage space and are resource-hungry.

Gnome Office is quite the opposite in that respect. Gnome Office is technically not a complete office suite but it is composed of different standalone applications and among them, **AbiWord** &** Gnumeric** stands out.

**AbiWord** is the word processor. It is lightweight and faster than other alternatives. But that comes at a cost—you might miss some features like macros, grammar checking, etc. It’s not perfect but it works.

![AbiWord](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/AbiWord-800x626.png)

**Gnumeric** is the spreadsheet editor. Just like AbiWord, Gnumeric is also light on resources and provides accurate calculations. If you are looking for a simple and lightweight spreadsheet editor, Gnumeric has got you covered.

![Gnumeric](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/03/Gnumeric-800x470.png)

While these two are the key highlights of the collection, you can find the full list of applications in the official [Gnome Office wik](https://wiki.gnome.org/Attic/GnomeOffice)[i](https://wiki.gnome.org/Attic/GnomeOffice).

#### Installing AbiWord & Gnumeric in Linux

All the tools that are involved with the office suite should be available in the default repositories for most Linux distros. For Ubuntu-based distros, you can type in the following command to install Abiword and Gnumeric:

`sudo apt install abiword gnumeric`


[6 Best Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Office for LinuxBrief: Looking for Microsoft Office on Linux? Here are the best free and open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office for Linux. Office Suites are a mandatory part of any operating system. It is difficult to imagine using a desktop OS without office software. While Windows offers Microsoft Off…](https://itsfoss.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-microsoft-office/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2012/06/best-open-source-alternatives-ms-office.jpg)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2012/06/best-open-source-alternatives-ms-office.jpg)

### 10. GNOME Paint: Drawing Application

GNOME Paint may not be a popular [open source paint application](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-paint-apps/) but it exists for a long time and is actively packaged for the latest Ubuntu releases.

![gnome paint](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/gnome-paint.png)

It is a simple paint application without any bells and whistles. You can doodle around using the drawing tool, fill in paint, and do most of the basic tasks easily.

#### How to Install Gnome Drawing in Linux?

For Ubuntu-based distros, it is available in the default repositories, all you have to do is type in the following command to install it:

`sudo apt install gnome-drawing`


You should also find it in [AUR](https://itsfoss.com/aur-arch-linux/) if you are using Arch or any Arch-based distro.

### 11. Xfce terminal: Terminal Emulator

![xfce terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/xfce-terminal.png)

While there are several [terminal emulators](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/) available for Linux, the Xfce terminal is potentially the lightest of the bunch.

You can also try other terminal emulators that aim to provide a fast experience but for starters, this should do.

The user interface is quite simple and offers essential functions.

#### How to Install Xfce terminal in Linux?

You should find it available in the default repositories for most of the distributions. To install it using the terminal on Ubuntu-based systems, simply type in the following command:

`sudo apt install xfce4-terminal`


### 12. Shotwell: Photo Manager

![photo manager shotwell](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/photo-manager-shotwell.png)

If you have got several photos to manage and fewer system resources to help you do that, Shotwell is your friend.

It is one of the [best Linux photo management software](https://itsfoss.com/linux-photo-management-software/) available out there with RAW photo support and useful features to help organize your photo collection.

#### How to Install Shotwell in Linux?

For Ubuntu-based distros, you can easily get it installed using the following command:

`sudo apt install shotwell`


You should also find it available for Arch Linux (in AUR) and other distributions.

### 13. Archive Manager GNOME

![archive manager gnome](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/07/archive-manager-gnome.png)

You should already be able to extract and create archives by default on your distribution. And chances are—GNOME’s archive manager is what you have pre-installed.

It supports different file formats and offers some advanced options to tweak.

In case, if you do not have it or if you just want a different standalone archive manager that is lightweight, Archive Manager by GNOME is the perfect option to have.

#### How to Install GNOME Archive Manager in Linux?

For Ubuntu-based distros, you should be able to find it in the default repositories. All you have to do is type in the command below in the terminal:

`sudo apt install file-roller`


### 14. Synaptic Package Manager

![Synaptic Package Manager](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/06/synaptic-package-manager.jpg)

[Synaptic Package Manager](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/) is an impressive lightweight APT package management software.

It makes it easy to locate, update, find details, and manage package repositories. It may not offer a pleasant user experience but it works fast and is reliable enough.

To know more about it, you can take a look at our article that helps [using Synaptic package managing in Linux](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/).

#### How to install Synaptic in Linux?

You can [enable the universe repository](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-repositories/) on Ubuntu and then proceed to install it with the following command:

`sudo apt install synaptic`


It should be available in the default repositories on other Linux distributions but you can always refer to the official website for instructions on that.

### 15. Pitvi: Video Editor

![Pitvi video editor](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/06/pitvi.jpg)

What if you want to edit a video but have a lightweight application to do that?

Pitvi is the answer to that. You get most of the basic functionalities to edit a video. In fact, it is one of the best [open source video editing software](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-video-editors/) for Linux.

It may not offer a modern user experience but it is easy to use.

#### How to Install Pitvi in Linux?

The recommended way of installing Pitvi is through [Flatpak](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/) as mentioned on their [official site](https://www.pitivi.org/download/).

Unfortunately, it is not available through the repositories. You will have to download the source code if you do not prefer Flatpak packages.