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Linux Group Tests - Part 2

This is the largest set of group tests available, and it is constantly being updated and new articles added. Almost all of the software featured in the group tests below is free to download (and open source).

This is the second of a four part article. The other parts cover:

Part 1: Gaming, Internet & Networking, Graphics & Multimedia
Part 3: Programming, Text Editors, Education, System Administration, Religion, Family History, Humor, Web Applications
Part 4: Big Data, Documentation, Other Articles, Programming Languages Books, Free Proprietary Software, Android Devices

We are regularly adding new group tests, and intend to make this feature cover every different type of software. If you wish to suggest a group test, please contact us by email at webmaster@linuxlinks.com.

Health

Given that our health is of paramount importance, software in this field is particularly relevant to everyday life.

Electronic Medical Records - For medical practitioners

Medical Imaging - To view DICOM images

Medical Practice Management - Supervise and support the day-to-day operations of a medical practice

Food and Drink - Nutrition, diet and BEER!

Desktop & Productivity

Desktop environments consist of icons, windows, toolbars, folders, wallpapers, and desktop widgets.

Lean Desktops - The finest candidates for older hardware

File Managers - Orthodox, navigational and spatial file managers

Orthodox File Managers - One of the older families of file managers

Alternative File Managers - Useful file managers that receive little coverage in Linux publications

Console File Managers - For anyone who wishes to revel in the power of the command-line

Window Managers - Compositing, stacking and tiling window managers

Docks - Switch quickly between applications

Desktop Search Engines - Locate information with the minimum of fuss

Productivity Tools - Utilities to make your life a little bit easier

Collection Managers - To keep track of stamps, multimedia, posters, comics and more

Task Managers - Help organise your day

Time Tracking - Type of computer software that records time spent on tasks

Task Management Tools - Create a list of tasks to be completed

Personal Information Managers - Help manage your life by offering personal organising functionality

Calculators - Compute difficult mathematical functions, plot 2D and 3D graphs

Diary - Flexible and useful diary tools

Terminal Emulators - Access a console and console based software

Screen Capture - Versatile open source screenshot programs

Plain Text Screencasting Tools - Explain and perform commands at the same time, providing a tutorial and showcase

Office Software

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, regardless of location, via the internet or a corporate intranet

Project Management - Project management tools

Relational Databases - Most databases are based on this type

MySQL Tools - Essential utilities for MySQL

PDF Tools - Create, view and manipulate Portable Document Format (PDF) files

Document Processors - Produce high quality documents by focusing on content

Script Writing - Produce perfectly formatted scripts for film, tv, books and more

Document Management Systems - One of the functions provided by Enterprise Content Management

Scientific Software

Science really prospers and advances when individuals share the results of their experiments with others in the scientific community. There is a certain logic that scientific software should therefore be released in a freely distributable environment.

Scientific - Maths, biology, chemistry, physcis, electronics & engineering and more

Physics - The study of matter and energy applying laws that govern natural phenomena

Chemistry - The study of matter and the changes it undergoes

Biology - Concerned with the study of living things

Bioinformatics - The application of mathematics, computing and statistics to the analysis of biological information

Graphical User Interfaces for R - For statistical computing and graphics

Robotics Software - Branch of artificial intelligence concerned with the study of robots

Plotting Tools - Helps to analyze and visualize data

Statistical Analysis - Helps scientists understand a concept or representation and make possible predictions based on this understanding

Geometry - Combines three branches of mathematics: geometry, calculus and algebra

Earth Science - Includes a wide range of fields such as geology, geography, geophysics, meteorology and oceanography

Astronomy - Deals with the study of celestial objects

Astronomical Data Analysis - Capable astronomical analysis systems

Electronic Design Automation - Design electronic systems such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuits

GPS - The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based navigation satellite system

Backup

Backup software is used to perform a complete back up of a file, data, database, system or server. It enables users to make a duplicate of everything contained on the original source. This type of software is also used to perform a recovery of the data or system in the event of a disaster.

Backup Tools - Intuitive graphical interfaces, snapshot software, and command-line tools

Online Backup Solutions - Including services which use cloud technology

Simple Backup - Keep data safe with the minimum of fuss

Utilities

A kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer

Archive Managers - Brings together a group of files into a single archive file

Boot Utilities - Improve the load time of your system

Compression Tools - Storing data in a format that uses less space than the original representation uses

Disk Usage Analyzers - Helps users to visualize the disk space being used

System Cleaning - Vaccum up the detritus on your computer

Benchmark Tools - Assess the performance of your hardware

Digital Forensics - Allows investigations to be undertaken without modifying the media

Password Managers - Helps users to store and retrieve passwords and other data

e-book Tools - Read e-books on a desktop computer or notebook

Terminal Multiplexers - Exploit the full power of the terminal

Dictionary Tools - Look up words and phrases or different languages in multiple dictionary file formats

Font Tools - Utilities for font management and editing

Alternatives to Top - Offer more control in managing processes on a running system

X10 Home Automation - X10 is an open standard for controlling home electrical equipment remotely

Financial

Financial software covers a wide spectrum including personal finance, stock trading, investment analysis, accounting, business solutions and microfinance.

Financial - Keep track of stock market movements, analyse the markets, and more

More Financial Software - Picks of our favorite personal finance and stock market tools

Econometrics - Statistical software that is specialised for econometric analysis

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Last Updated Sunday, April 07 2013 @ 04:18 PM EDT

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