In today's open source roundup: Seven apps for note-taking in Linux. Plus: Samsung's Galaxy A7 phone announced, and DistroWatch reviews Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon.

We recently polled readers with suggestions for the best note-taking apps. Most of you said you still do things the old-fashioned way with pen and paper—a technique I heartily endorse. However ...

While some may argue that a site like Google Apps lends itself to note-taking (your notes are available anytime, anywhere), some incredibly useful note-taking applications have evolved for Linux.

While both note-taking apps are available on major platforms like iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, web, and as an extension on Chrome Web Store, Standard Notes has a native app on Linux, too.

Small packages can be deceptive, especially when it comes to evaluating desktop note-taking systems. Tomboy Notes can easily fool you into thinking you need a bigger, more powerful note-taking app.

Note-taking apps can help you manage your busy life as a student and help you study. Check out our list of the best note-taking apps for college students.

Given all that, Apple Notes was the first app I considered. One of its only drawbacks is its lack of robust support for non-Apple operating systems, such as Android, Windows, and Linux, which ...

Windows/OS X/Linux: If you're a fan of Notational Velocity , our favorite note-taking app for Mac , but wish it were available for other operating s ...