AI companies profit from open-source code. They should give more back through funding, transparency and support for maintainers.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Log Filters, Highlighters and Watchers
Command-line log filters, highlighters and watchers make logs easier to read, search and monitor for developers and system administrators.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
BOSGAME VTA-439 runs Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on CachyOS. See Radeon 890M 1080p benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Molecular Dynamics and Simulation Tools
Molecular dynamics and simulation tools model atomic interactions, molecular behaviour and material properties for scientific research.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Terminal Log Viewers
Log files are often the first place to look when something goes wrong on a Linux system. We pick our favourite terminal-based tools.
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I Use Linux. I’m Tired of Making Excuses for It.
Linux desktop frustrations persist, from missing apps to gaming restrictions. Five problems we should stop dismissing or excusing.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol tested on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under CachyOS, with Radeon 890M benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.
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Defuse – remove image backgrounds locally
My Defuse review explores this Linux background removal app on CachyOS, covering installation, local processing and ease of use.
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Meet ONLYOFFICE Docs 10.0: new AI tools, modular apps, better PDF editing and security updates
ONLYOFFICE Docs 10.0 adds context-aware AI tools, improved PDF editing, modular apps, security fixes and updated Linux desktop editors.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under CachyOS, testing Radeon 890M performance at 1080p across five quality presets.
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LinuxLinks Is Changing – A Fresh Look and Updated Content
Discover what’s changing and share your feedback.
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Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
Linux can be easy to use, yet newcomers are still expected to master terminal commands. Is the desktop held back by its own community?
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Best Free and Open Source Software: September 2026 Updates
September 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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LinuxLinks Policy on AI-Heavy Software Projects
We explain why AI-heavy open source projects rarely feature on LinuxLinks and the standards software must meet before we recommend it.
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volctl – per-application volume control and OSD
volctl is a Linux tray mixer for controlling master and per-application volume, with mute controls, VU meters, mouse-wheel support and OSD.
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Proton Pass – end-to-end encrypted password manager
Proton Pass is an encrypted password manager with offline access, passkeys, aliases, vault sharing, TOTP codes and breach monitoring.
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Password Manager – simple Qt password manager
Password Manager is a desktop application for storing credentials in encrypted local files.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document Management Systems
Here’s our updated verdict.
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SnapOS – NixOS-based Linux distribution with familiar commands
SnapOS is a NixOS-based Linux distribution with familiar package commands, declarative configuration, automatic rollback and four desktops.
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9 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Email Clients
Email clients offer a variety of features. Many email clients offer a slew of features, some stick with just the basics.
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waypipe – forward Wayland applications over SSH
waypipe forwards individual Wayland applications over SSH, with configurable compression and GPU buffer handling for remote Linux sessions.
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AOSC OS – general-purpose Linux distribution
AOSC OS is a community-developed Linux distribution featuring rolling updates, KDE Plasma, broad hardware support and management tools.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Self-Hosted News Aggregators
A news aggregator is software which collect news, weblog posts, and other information. We recommend the best self-hosted news aggregators.
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rcirc – IRC client for Emacs
rcirc is an Emacs IRC client with channel tracking, bouncer support, nick completion, filtering, scripting and deep Emacs integration.
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12 Best Free and Open Source Configuration Frameworks for Emacs
Emacs configuration frameworks take the vanilla Emacs and add their own configuration.
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Pulsemeeter – graphical audio routing and mixer application
Pulsemeeter is a GTK4 audio mixer and routing tool for PulseAudio and PipeWire with virtual devices, channel mapping and volume controls.
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pcb2gcode – generate CNC G-code from Gerber files
pcb2gcode converts Gerber files into CNC milling and drilling G-code, with isolation routing, autolevelling and flexible machining controls.
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Mattermost Desktop – desktop client for team collaboration
Mattermost Desktop is an Electron-based collaboration client with team messaging, calls, desktop notifications and multiple server support.
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Eye Care: Best Free Linux Software to Look after your Eyes
Look after your eyes with this free and open source software.
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Bubbles – lightweight Linux working environments
Bubbles creates lightweight, isolated Debian working environments with KVM, Wayland integration, Nix support and transparent networking.
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CatosTV – Arch-based Linux distribution for TVs
CatosTV turns an x86 PC into a remote-controlled Linux media centre with Jellyfin playback, Android TV apps, casting and gaming.
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wol – Wake-on-LAN tool
wol is a Wake-on-LAN tool with command-line and web interfaces, named machines, configurable broadcasts and scheduled wake-ups.
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