Fan controls, clever launchers and desktop streaming clients: a fond look at useful Linux software that’s no longer maintained.
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Lemonade Server – local AI server on the BOSGAME VTA-439
I test Lemonade Server on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under Linux, comparing CPU, ROCm, Vulkan and XDNA 2 NPU performance for local AI.
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100 Great Free and Open Source GUI Applications for Linux
Discover 100 outstanding free and open source Linux GUI applications for productivity, creativity, multimedia, development, and more.
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AI Companies Owe Open Source More Than a Thank You
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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Bibliograph – collaborative online bibliography management
Bibliograph helps research groups manage shared bibliographies with record imports, flexible searches, access controls and publishing.
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GrumPHP – PHP code quality checks using Git hooks
GrumPHP runs configurable code-quality checks through Git hooks, helping PHP teams catch style, testing and security issues before commits.
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Chamesle Linux – Void-based distribution
Chamesle is a rolling-release Linux distribution designed to provide a familiar and straightforward desktop experience, particularly for users moving from Windows.
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eprofiler-tui – terminal-based profiling flamegraph viewer
eprofiler-tui visualises live profiling data in terminal flamegraphs with OpenTelemetry ingestion, thread filtering and frame inspection.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI-Based Bibliography Tools
A common misconception is that bibliography tools are really only useful for academics. However, this type of software is a type of reference manager offering the ability to collect large amounts of metadata.
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systemd-repart – declarative disk partitioning tool
systemd-repart creates and grows partitions declaratively, builds disk images, supports encryption and suits automated Linux deployment.
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22 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Linux File Managers
A file manager is software which provides a user interface to assist in the organisation of files. It helps users manage their files.
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Kaori – discover and read manga and comics
Kaori is a GTK4 comic and manga reader with Suwayomi integration, offline chapters, touchpad gestures and flexible reading modes.
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15 Best Free and Open Source WebDAV Servers
WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a protocol that allows users to access and manage files stored on a remote server.
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Heaptrack – heap memory profiler for Linux applications
Heaptrack profiles heap allocations in Linux applications, revealing memory leaks, hotspots and peak usage with graphical analysis.
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Sauva – terminal Unicode explorer
Sauva is a terminal Unicode explorer for browsing code points, inspecting properties, analysing text and comparing normalisation forms.
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YaST Expert Partitioner – advanced storage partitioning tool
YaST Expert Partitioner manages Linux storage with partitions, filesystems, LVM, software RAID, encryption, Bcache and NFS mounts.
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Issabel – Rocky Linux-based PBX distribution
Issabel is a Rocky Linux-based server distribution for VoIP and unified communications, combining Asterisk PBX with web-based management.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Graphical and Web-Based Log Viewers
Monitor system activity, troubleshoot errors, and analyse log files with tools offering real-time monitoring, powerful search and filtering.
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13 Useful Free and Open Source Flatpak Tools
This article focuses on useful Flatpak tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
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KAlarm – flexible alarm and reminder scheduler
KAlarm schedules desktop reminders, audible alerts, email messages and commands, with recurring alarms, templates and flexible calendars.
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10 Useful Free and Open Source Wake-on-LAN Tools
Wake-on-LAN is an ethernet networking standard that lets a computer to be turned on or awakened from a low-power state by a network message.
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ContainerSSH – launch isolated containers over SSH
ContainerSSH launches isolated Docker or Kubernetes sessions over SSH, with external authentication, flexible configuration and audit logs.
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