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Category: Desktop

Stacking Window Managers

JWM – lightweight window manager

September 12, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop

JWM (Joe’s Window Manager) a lightweight window manager for the X11 Window System. JWM is free and open source software.

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Stacking Window Managers

xfwm4 – Xfce 4 Window Manager

September 12, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop

The Xfce 4 Window Manager (xfwm4) is part of the Xfce Desktop Environment. xfwm4 can be run standalone.

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Stacking Window Managers

sowm – itsy bitsy floating window manager

September 12, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop

sowm (Simple Opinionated Window Manager) provides fullscreen toggling, window centering and a mixed workflow (i.e. mouse and keyboard).

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Stacking Window Managers

KWin – window manager for the KDE Plasma Desktop

September 12, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop

KWin is the window manager for the KDE Plasma Desktop. KWin supports compositing, which means using 3D effects for handling windows.

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Mutter – Wayland display server and X11 window manager and compositor library

September 12, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop

Mutter is a Wayland display server and X11 window manager and compositor library. Mutter is free and open source software.

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Utilities

45 Outstanding Linux Utilities to Maximize your Productivity

July 25, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Productivity, Utilities

This is a series of cornerstone articles highlighting essential utilities. These are small, indispensable tools, useful for anyone running a Linux machine.

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Desktop

Best Free and Open Source Software – Desktop

June 3, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop, Software

Best Free and Open Source Linux Software covering desktop environments, KDE plasma widgets, GNOME extensions, window managers, and docks.

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Application Launchers

Junction – application/browser chooser

April 17, 2023 Lee Walker Desktop, Productivity, Reviews, Software, Utilities

Junction is an application/browser chooser. It’s designed to improve your workflow by making it easier to switch applications.

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Backup

34 Best Free Linux Backup Software (Updated 2023)

January 8, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Roundup, System Software, Utilities

Backup software is used to perform a complete back up of a file, data, database, system or server. Here’s the best open source backup software.

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Notes

24 Best Open Source Linux Note Takers

December 31, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Roundup, Utilities

We have compiled this roundup of our pick of high quality note applications for organizing, sharing, and taking notes. Free and open source software only.

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