January 2024 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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Author: Steve Emms
7 Best Free and Open Source Dynamic Window Managers
A dynamic window manager is a tiling window manager where windows are tiled based on preset layouts between which the user can switch.
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borgmatic – Python-based wrapper for Borg Backup
borgmatic is simple, configuration-driven backup software for servers and workstations
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Unleashing the Best Free and Open Source Social Networking Software
Here’s the finest free and open source software for social networking.
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Meet ONLYOFFICE Docs v8.0: fillable PDF forms, RTL support, updated ChatGPT plugin and more
A first major release in 2024 of ONLYOFFICE Docs with a bunch of new features.
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7 Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors
An HTML editor is computer software for creating web pages.
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13 Best Free and Open Source Linux ERP Software
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) manages the information and functions of a business. We recommend the best free ERPs.
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Yazi – terminal file manager
Yazi is billed as a blazingly fast TUI file manager with asynchronous support. It’s written in Rust.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Numbers
Apple Numbers is a spreadsheet application which uses a free-form “canvas” approach. What are the best free and open source alternatives?
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ClipGrab – downloader for YouTube and other sites
ClipGrab is billed as a fast Qt-based standalone tool for downloading videos from YouTube and other streaming websites.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Frontends for mpv
mpv is a free (as in freedom) media player for the command line. It supports a wide variety of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types.
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FreeTube – privacy-based YouTube app
FreeTube is a cross-platform, free and open source YouTube client built around using YouTube more privately.
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4 Best Free and Open Source Bitcoin Clients
Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency that is powered by its users with no central authority, central server or middlemen.
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Vorta – desktop client for Borg Backup
Vorta is a backup client for macOS and Linux desktops. It integrates Borg Backup with your favorite desktop environment.
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16 Best Free and Open Source Orthodox Linux File Managers
Orthodox file managers are one of the older families of file managers.
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Memento – mpv-based video player for studying Japanese
Memento is an mpv-based video player that makes studying Japanese easier with a built in popup dictionary, Anki integration, and more.
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Create your own LinuxLinks app with bauh
We take you through creating your own LinuxLinks web application.
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AppImageLauncher – integrate AppImages to your application launcher
AppImageLauncher is C++ software which integrates AppImages to your application launcher with a single click.
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bauh – manage your Linux applications
bauh is a graphical interface that lets you manage your software.
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Video Downloader – frontend for yt-dlp
Video Downloader is a tool which lets you download videos from YouTube and other websites.
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