Last Updated on August 15, 2020
This is the largest set of group tests available identifying the best software that is available to download. The collection includes hundreds of group tests, with comprehensive sections on internet, graphics, games, programming, science, office, utilities, and more. Almost all of the software is released under a freely distributable license.
The original objective in starting the compilation was to dispel the FUD that Linux does not have the necessary software to compete with Windows. Over time, the aim of the compilation was to enable Linux users, whatever their level of computing experience, to identify software of all types that is worth exploring. With the huge range of open source software available, there is simply not enough time for users to evaluate every application even within a single category of software.
The compilation is being frequently updated and new articles added on a regular basis.
This is the first in a five part article.
Part 1: Gaming, Internet & Networking, Office
Part 2: Health, Desktop & Productivity, Science, Backup, Finance
Part 3: Programming, Text Editors, Education, System Administration, Religion, Family History, Humor
Part 4: Graphics & Multimedia, Utilities, Web Applications
Part 5: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Documentation, Other Articles
| Gaming |
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| If you believe that Linux is just for business, think again! There are thousands of games |
| The hottest Linux games covering all genres: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| More quality games, again divided into three parts: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Even more hot games, again divided into three parts: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Highly addictive games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Notable games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Up-and-Coming Games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Peachy Games: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 |
| Roguelike games - Roguelike is a sub-genre of role-playing games |
| Free Steam Games - Roundup of no charge Linux games hosted on the Steam Platform |
| Video Console Emulators - Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Wii, Sega Mega Drive, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, and many others |
| Mega Drive Emulators - The Sega Mega Drive was a leading 16-bit video game console system |
| Home Computer Emulators - Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Amstrad and Amiga |
| ZX Spectrum Emulators - Reminiscing the Wonderful ZX Spectrum |
| Quirky Home Computer Emulators - Experience Home Computers that Missed the Big Time |
| Educational - Games edutainment combining education and entertainment |
| Chess - including clients, databases and engines |
| Chess Engines - Pit your wits against a very strong computer chess opponent |
| FICS Chess Clients - Play with a graphical user interface on the Free Internet Chess Server |
| Chess in a Few Bytes - Chess implemented in less than 1K |
| Online Board Games - A great device of social interaction |
| Puzzle - Mentally stimulating, and a great diversion from everyday life |
| ASCII Games - No fancy graphics here, just great gameplay coupled with the urge of always having just one more play |
| More ASCII Games - Real ASCII gems which are immensely addictive and great fun to play |
| Commercial Games - Native Linux games that require a payment |
| More high quality commercial games, divided into a three part series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Showcasing the finest commercial indie games, divided into a three part series: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 |
| Engines for developers to create high quality games: Part 1 - Part 2 |
| Sparkling Game Engines - Develop great cross-platform games |
| Internet & Networking |
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| Internet and networking software has always been one of Linux's strongest areas. |
| Web Browsers - The quintessential desktop application |
| Small Footprint Web Browsers - The quintessential desktop application with a small footprint |
| Email - Email clients, groupware, servers, utilities, security, filtering, mailing list managers and more |
| Graphical Email Clients - Email remains the killer information and communications technology |
| Lightweight Graphical Email Clients - Widely used from beginners to power users |
| Web-Based Email Clients - Alternatives to Gmail |
| Console Email Clients - Work your mailbox from a terminal |
| Mail Notification - Never miss an important email |
| Anti-Spam Tools - Proficient Linux anti-spam tools |
| Email Encryption Tools - One method of ensuring electronic privacy |
| Email Servers - Email remains the killer information and communications technology |
| Mailing List Managers - Manage electronic mail discussion and e-newsletter lists |
| Instant Messaging Clients - Real-time text communication between two or more individuals |
| XMPP Servers - Set up your own XMPP service on your server |
| Graphical XMPP Clients - Real-time communication |
| Web-Based XMPP Clients - Real-time communication |
| Console Based XMPP Clients - Real-time communication |
| Usenet Tools - Usenet is a worldwide distributed Internet discussion system |
| News Aggregators - Collect news, weblog posts, and other information from the web |
| Voice Over IP Software - Telephone-like voice conversations across IP based networks |
| Remote Display Software - Use the mouse and keyboard to control another computer remotely |
| Google Drive Clients - File storage and synchronization service created by Google |
| IRC Clients - IRC is a type of real-time Internet text messaging |
| Console IRC Clients - Good fit; small, lean clients, that can be run on any hardware |
| Social Networking - Create your own Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn |
| System Monitoring Tools - Real-time incident notification, performance analysis etc |
| More Monitoring Tools - Additional high quality solutions for monitoring services, services and network hardware |
| Console Based Network 'top' Tools - Small tools that derive inspiration from the 'top' troubleshooting tool |
| Port Scanners - For network inventory and the verification of the security of a network |
| Intrusion Prevention for SSH - Cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network |
| MAC/RBAC Tools - These controls include authentication, authorisation and audit |
| LDAP Solutions - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol |
| Network Inventory Management - Collate all network infrastructure data and keep it up to date |
| FTP Clients - Time-honored method of transferring files |
| Command-line FTP Clients - Time-honored method of transferring files on the command line |
| FTP Servers - Transfer files from one computer to another |
| Console Internet Applications - Superior replacements for their GUI equivalents |
| Command line HTTP clients - More than download tools |
| UPnP Servers - Share your music, photos and videos with your network |
| Network Authentication Servers - Connection authentication, authorization, and accounting management |
| Load Balancers - Methodical and efficient distribution of network or application traffic across multiple servers in a server farm |
| Office Software |
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| Linux is becoming very popular in the business environment. |
| Office Suites - Collection of related software for business and other uses |
| Office Software - Essential tools for the corporate desktop user |
| Groupware - Enables users to collaborate via the internet or a corporate intranet |
| Project Management - Project management tools |
| Business Process Management - Manage your Business with a Complete Software Solution |
| Business Intelligence - Design and generate reports from a wide range of data sources |
| Relational Databases - Most databases are based on this type |
| MySQL Tools - Essential utilities for MySQL |
| MongoDB GUIs - Graphical User interfaces for the non-relational NoSQL database |
| Document-Oriented Databases - Each record is stored as a document without the need to define in advance the schema of the data |
| PDF Viewers - Besides great PDF viewers, many are versatile document viewers |
| PDF Tools - Create, view and manipulate Portable Document Format (PDF) files |
| PDF Manipulation Tools -Small tools that are designed to manipulate PDF files |
| Presentation Software that Shines - Help make your slides look stunning |
| Document Processors - Produce high quality documents by focusing on content |
| OCR Systems - conversion of handwritten, typewritten or printed text into searchable, editable documents |
| LaTeX Tools - LaTeX editors, bibliography tools and more |
| Script Writing - Produce perfectly formatted scripts for film, tv, books and more |
| Document Management Systems - One of the functions provided by Enterprise Content Management |
| Caching Systems - employed in a variety of different ways |
This is simply unreal.!!!!