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Best Free and Open Source Software: August 2024 Updates

September 1, 2024 Steve Emms Software

August 2024 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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Revision Control

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Revision Control Tools

August 31, 2024 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Version control systems play an essential role for developers. Explore our recommended free and open source tools.

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OS-Level Virtualization - Containers

10 Useful Free and Open Source Container Managers

August 30, 2024 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

We focus on container managers, software which make it easy to find, run, build, share and deploy applications using open containers.

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Linux Candy

Linux Candy: nook – plays Animal Crossing hourly themes

August 30, 2024 Steve Emms Multimedia, Reviews

nook is an application which plays Animal Crossing hourly themes. Animal Crossing is a social simulation video game developed by Nintendo.

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Images

picopt – multi format lossless image optimizer

August 29, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Graphics

picopt is a multi format lossless image optimizer that uses external tools.

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habitctl – track and examine your habits

August 29, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity

habitctl is a minimalist command line tool you can use to track and examine your habits.

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Gaming Chat

Dissent – lightweight Discord app

August 29, 2024 Steve Emms GUI, Internet, Reviews

Dissent (previously known as gtkcord4) is a third-party Discord client which bills itself as a “smooth, native experience on Linux desktops”.

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Productivity Timer – pomodoro timer

August 29, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity

Productivity Timer is a Pomodoro timer application for keyboard addicts and terminal fans that makes you more productive.

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Archive Manager

Choosing a Journaling File System

August 28, 2024 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

A journaling file system is a special type of file system that maintains a tracking file, called a journal. We make our recommendations.

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Y.A.c.H.T. – Yet Another CLI Habit Tracker

August 28, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity

Y.A.c.H.T. lets you track the activities that make up your perfect day and monitor your daily progress effortlessly.

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