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Author: Steve Emms

Best Free and Open Source Social Networking Software

Mattermost Desktop – desktop client for team collaboration

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Mattermost Desktop is an Electron-based collaboration client with team messaging, calls, desktop notifications and multiple server support.

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Eye Care Software

Eye Care: Best Free Linux Software to Look after your Eyes

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Scientific

Look after your eyes with this free and open source software.

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Bubbles – lightweight Linux working environments

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

Bubbles creates lightweight, isolated Debian working environments with KVM, Wayland integration, Nix support and transparent networking.

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Ethernet

wol – Wake-on-LAN tool

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Web Apps

wol is a Wake-on-LAN tool with command-line and web interfaces, named machines, configurable broadcasts and scheduled wake-ups.

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BOSGAME VTA-439

BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms Games, Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

BOSGAME VTA-439 runs Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on CachyOS. See Radeon 890M 1080p benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.

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Chicago

Drizzle – adaptive weather app for GNOME

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Drizzle is an adaptive GNOME weather app using Open-Meteo, with dynamic colours, location search and a layout suited to small screens.

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Synthesizers

23 Best Free and Open Source Linux Synthesizers

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

A software synthesizer, also known as a softsynth, is computer software which creates digital audio. We feature the best free synthesizers.

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CNC Software

FabexCNC – CAM toolpath generation in Blender

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

FabexCNC is a Blender extension for creating CNC toolpaths with 2D and 3D milling strategies, simulation and many post-processors.

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Git Clients

14 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Git Clients

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Our recommended text-based Git clients, captured in a legendary LinuxLinks chart. We only feature free and open source software here.

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Fractals

FractGen – extensible fractal generator

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Graphics, GUI

FractGen is a Qt/KDE fractal generator suite with graphical tools and a command-line renderer for large images and automated batch jobs.

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Saving Money with Linux

pstate-frequency – control CPU p-state settings

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, System Software

pstate-frequency controls CPU scaling limits, governors, turbo boost, EPP and reusable power plans through a shell-based interface.

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Git Clients

gh-stack – GitHub CLI extension for stacked pull requests

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

gh-stack is a GitHub CLI extension for managing stacked branches and pull requests, with tools for submitting, rebasing and navigation.

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Best Free and Open Source Social Networking Software

Matras – native Mattermost client for GNOME

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Matras is a native GNOME Mattermost client with threaded messaging, channel management, notifications, search and integrated calls.

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Bioinformatics

6 Best Free and Open Source Molecular Dynamics and Simulation Tools

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Molecular dynamics and simulation tools model atomic interactions, molecular behaviour and material properties for scientific research.

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Reference Managers

14 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Bibliography Tools

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Education, Roundup, TUI

Bibliographic software (also known as citation software or reference managers) plays a very important role in research.

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Fractals

Par Fractal – GPU-accelerated 2D and 3D fractal renderer

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

Par Fractal is a GPU-accelerated Rust fractal renderer with 2D and 3D views, deep zooming, effects, presets and video capture.

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FTP Client

lazyftp – keyboard-driven terminal FTP client

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, TUI

lazyftp is a keyboard-driven terminal FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with dual-pane browsing, background transfers and saved connections.

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Eye Care Software

hyprsunset – blue light filter for Hyprland

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

hyprsunset adjusts colour temperature and gamma in Hyprland, with scheduled profiles, manual controls and automatic profile switching.

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Machine Learning

11 Best Free and Open Source Image Upscaling Tools

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

Image upscaling brings the power of AI upscaling to your fingertips, allowing you to turn low-resolution images into high-quality outputs.

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Git Clients

git-spice – manage stacked Git branches

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-spice manages stacked Git branches, helping developers organise dependent changes, submit pull requests, sync and restack work.

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