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Data Analysis

xarray – work with labelled multi-dimensional arrays and datasets

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

xarray is a Python package for working with labelled multi-dimensional arrays and datasets.

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Search

RediSearch – query and indexing engine for Redis

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Big Data, Internet

RediSearch is a query and indexing engine for Redis to declare indexes on Redis data and query them with a dedicated query language.

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BOSGAME VTA-439

BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC running Linux – Benchmarks

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

BOSGAME VTA-439 Linux benchmarks: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, Radeon 890M, CPU, graphics, memory and disk tests against mini PCs.

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Point of Sale

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Point-of-Sale Software

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software, Web Apps

Linux has a good range of open source Point-of-Sale software which can help retailers make considerable cost savings, not simply due to the lack of licensing and upgrade fees.

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Maths

PyMC – Bayesian statistical modeling and probabilistic programming

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

PyMC is a Python package for Bayesian statistical modeling and probabilistic programming.

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Git Clients

29 Useful Free and Open Source Git Tools for Diff Review and Repository History

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Free Git tools for clearer diffs, code review, history analysis, merge handling and repository maintenance.

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Natural Language Processing

TALL (Text Analysis for ALL) is an R Shiny application

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

TALL (Text Analysis for ALL) is an R Shiny application for exploring, modelling, and visualizing textual data.

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Wiki Engines

20 Best Free and Open Source Linux Wiki Engines

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

A Wiki engine is a type of collaborative software that runs a wiki system. We recommend the finest open source engines.

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Basilisk – numerical simulation framework

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Basilisk is a numerical simulation framework for solving partial differential equations on adaptive Cartesian meshes.

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Development

8 Top Free and Open Source Graphical User Interfaces for R

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

To provide an insight into the quality of software available for Linux, we give our verdict on the best graphical user interfaces for R.

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Human Resource Management

MintHCM – Human Capital Management platform

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

MintHCM is a Human Capital Management platform for building and deploying HR systems with AI-focused workflows.

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Git Clients

13 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Git Clients

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

Git is an open source distributed version control system which was originally designed by Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, in 2005 for Linux kernel development. We explore our recommended web-based tools.

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Wiki Engines

Otter Wiki – Python-based wiki for collaborative content management

June 16, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Otter Wiki is a Python-based wiki for collaborative content management.

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Backup software

9 Best Free and Open Source Restic Front-Ends

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Roundup, System Software

restic is a backup program that is fast, efficient and secure. We feature some useful front-ends for restic.

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Trouble Ticketing

FreeScout – self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox application

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms System Software

FreeScout is a self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox application built with PHP and the Laravel framework.

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Point of Sale

Quicktill – cash register and stock control software

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Quicktill is cash register and stock control software designed for managing sales, stock, sessions, staff users, and reporting.

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Data

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Mining Software

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Office, Roundup, Scientific

Data mining (also known as knowledge discovery) is the process of gathering large amounts of valid information, analyzing that information and condensing it into meaningful data.

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Backup software

Pluton – self-hosted backup management platform

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Software

Pluton is a self-hosted backup management platform that helps users create, manage, monitor, and restore encrypted backups.

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e-Learning

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux e-Learning Tools

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Roundup

Linux has a wide range of e-Learning software available. This article focuses on software which is user friendly for students and instructors.

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PELADN-WO4

PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: BIOS

June 15, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

I take a look at the BIOS in the PELADN WO4. While the BIOS initially looks very open, some options are disabled.

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