Ubuntu is now a full fledged desktop OS and has been performing pretty well in the years gone, but users related to web and design still hesitate to take the step forward.Why? Today, Ubuntu has tools that are much more accessible and effective than the tools available in any other operating systems. Below is a list of the available softwares in Ubuntu for website design and development.

• LAMP Server
• Editors
  • Quanta Plus
  • Bluefish
  • Komodo Edit
  • gPHPedit
  • Vim
  • Screem
  • Cssed
  • Aptana Studio
  • Notepad++ (can be installed via wine)
• Filezilla : the best FTP software around. I don’t think we even need options.
• Graphic Design
  • GIMP : The best of all
  • Inkscape : for vector works
• Firefox and Chrome both are available for Ubuntu
• Internet Eplorer can be easily installed via wine (only if you are really interested!) else there are addons for Firefox.
• Firefox Addons : Web Developer Toolbar, Firebug.

Ubuntu may seem a bit awkward in the beginning but after some time you will fall in love with it and will never look back again.