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Author: Steve Emms

3D Illustration

pbrt – physically based ray tracing system

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms GUI

pbrt-v4 is a physically based ray tracing system that implements modern rendering algorithms and techniques.

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Web Design

simple-http-server – simple static file server

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Web Apps

simple-http-server can quickly serve files from a directory over HTTP and provides a built-in directory listing with breadcrumb navigation.

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CRM

22 Best Free and Open Source Linux CRM Software

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

The purpose of this article is to focus on software which helps to improve the level of service provided by a firm to its customers, as well as to maximise the organisation’s profitability.

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Security

UUSEC WAF – high-performance web application firewall

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms Security

UUSEC WAF is a high-performance web application firewall and API security gateway. It uses machine learning and semantic analysis.

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Image of Files

14 Best Free and Open Source Qt File Managers

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup

This article focus on the finest Qt file managers. We include the best free and open source software written with this toolkit.

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Framework

Thunderhorse – modern web framework

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Thunderhorse is a modern web framework written in Perl. It supports the PAGI protocol natively.

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Bitcoin

10 Best Free and Open Source Tools to Track Cryptocurrencies

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Financial, Roundup

We recommend tools that let you monitor cryptocurrencies.

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Crumble – all-in-one web framework

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Crumble is an all-in-one web framework for building server-rendered applications with the Crystal programming language.

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File Managers

Rootlink – native Linux/Wayland file manager

July 7, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Rootlink focuses on fast folder browsing, keyboard-first navigation, right-click file actions, and desktop clipboard integration.

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Framework

Huh? – Go library

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Huh? is a Go library for building interactive forms and prompts in terminal applications.

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File Transfer Tools

SplitCommander – native KDE file manager with dual-pane layout

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

Built with Qt6 and KDE Frameworks 6, SplitCommander offers side-by-side file browsing, Miller Columns navigation, a smart sidebar.

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Athena – ecosystem of reusable, independent Crystal components

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Athena includes a web framework assembled from Athena components, with an emphasis on flexibility and extensibility.

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Security

SafeLine – self-hosted web application firewall

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Security

SafeLine is a self-hosted web application firewall (WAF) and reverse proxy designed to protect web applications from attacks and exploits.

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10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Font Renderers

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

This article focuses on font renderers for Linux. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

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API

dedoc – terminal-based viewer for DevDoc

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Software

dedoc is a terminal-based viewer for DevDocs. It lets you search and view developer documentation offline without a web browser.

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Load Balancing

18 Best Free and Open Source Load Balancers

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

Load balancing is defined as the methodical and efficient distribution of network or application traffic across multiple servers. Here’s our verdict on the best ones for Linux.

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Transfer Files

HyprFM – Qt6/QML file manager

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

HyprFM is a Qt6/QML file manager designed for Hyprland and Wayland desktops.

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Dynamic Window Managers

11 Best Free and Open Source Dynamic Window Managers

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Desktop, Roundup, Utilities

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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Static Site Generator

Camp – static site generator built on Racket

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Camp is designed for creating personal, programmable, and permanent websites and blogs, with an emphasis on publishing written content.

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Chat

RobustIRC – IRC network designed to avoid netsplits

July 6, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

RobustIRC is an IRC network designed to avoid netsplits, the disconnects that occur when traditional IRC servers lose contact with each other.

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