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Compose Rules – static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose project

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Compose Rules provides static analysis rules for Jetpack Compose projects, helping Kotlin developers catch common issues.

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Static Site Generators

7 Best Free and Open Source Haskell Static Site Generators

June 30, 2026 Eilidih Parris Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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VoIP

TRIfA Material – desktop messaging client

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

TRIfA Material is a desktop messaging client using the encrypted peer-to-peer Tox protocol.

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File Managers

21 Best Free and Open Source Orthodox Linux File Managers

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

Orthodox file managers are one of the older families of file managers.

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Static Site Generator

Emanote – creates structured websites from plain-text notes

June 30, 2026 Eilidih Parris Web Apps

Emanote can be used to publish a personal website, blog, wiki, Zettelkasten, notebook, knowledge base, or documentation site.

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Internet Forum Software

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Internet Forum Software

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

An internet forum application is a discussion platform where individuals hold conversations in the form of posted messages.

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File Managers

F2 Commander – terminal-based orthodox file manager

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

F2 Commander is a terminal-based orthodox file manager that brings the classic two-panel commander layout to modern systems.

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Bitcoin

Nunchuk Desktop – Qt-based Bitcoin wallet client

June 30, 2026 Steve Emms Financial, GUI

Nunchuk Desktop is a Qt-based Bitcoin wallet client that brings Nunchuk’s multisignature custody platform to Linux and other desktop systems.

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Docker

layerx – terminal-based Docker image layer inspector

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, TUI

layerx is a terminal-based Docker image layer inspector that helps developers understand what’s inside container images.

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Internet Forum Software

FUDforum – PHP-based discussion forum system

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

FUDforum is a PHP-based discussion forum system for building and managing online communities.

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Transfer Files

Midday Commander – dual-panel terminal file manager

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, TUI

Midday Commander is a dual-panel terminal file manager written in Go for users who want fast, keyboard-driven file handling inside a shell.

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Safe – desktop Bitcoin wallet application

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Financial

Bitcoin Safe is a desktop Bitcoin wallet application designed for managing cold storage wallets

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BOSGAME VTA-439

BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC running Linux – Easy Diffusion

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

Testing Easy Diffusion on the BOSGAME VTA-439 running Linux, comparing slow CPU image generation with Radeon 890M GPU acceleration.

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Internet Forum Software

Storyden – self-hosted community and knowledge platform

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Storyden is a self-hosted community and knowledge platform that combines forum discussions with structured curation tools.

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Linux Distributions

Kawaiintu OS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution

June 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Kawaiintu OS (Neo Moebuntu) is a custom Ubuntu distribution inspired by Moebuntu.

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Backup

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Simple Backup Software

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software, Utilities

We recommend home users install software that hides the complexity of doing backups. Here’s our verdict on open source solutions.

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Intrusion Prevention - SSH

IPBan – detects repeated failed logins

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Security

IPBan is security software that detects repeated failed logins and automatically blocks offending IP addresses.

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Text Editor

28 Best Free and Open Source Linux Markdown Editors

June 29, 2026 Luke Baker Documents, Roundup, Utilities

Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. We feature our recommended open source Markdown editors.

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Linux Distributions

NoID Privacy Workstation – hardened Linux distribution

June 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

NoID Privacy Workstation is a hardened Linux distribution based on Fedora Workstation designed for developers, administrators, and creators.

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Bitcoin

Liana – Bitcoin wallet

June 29, 2026 Steve Emms Financial, GUI

Liana is a Bitcoin wallet designed around timelocked recovery policies.

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