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Mastodon

7 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Mastodon Clients

February 6, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, TUI

Mastodon is a free and open source microblogging platform similar to X, but with user privacy and decentralization in mind.

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Intrusion Detection

9 Best Free and Open Source Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems

February 6, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

An intrusion detection system is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations.

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Development Tools

6 Top Free and Open Source Erlang Web Frameworks

February 6, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

One of the types of software that’s important for a web developer is the web framework. We explore Erlang web frameworks.

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Mastodon

5 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Mastodon Clients

February 6, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

Here’s our verdict on the finest web-based Mastodon clients captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-ratings chart.

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Stock Market Investment Tools

7 Best Free and Open Source Stock Market Investment Tools

February 5, 2026 Steve Emms Financial, Roundup

We focus on the best free and open source software that help you make better stock market investment decisions.

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Application Servers

4 Hot Free and Open Source PHP Application Servers

February 5, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

An application server is computer software which provides the business logic for an application program.

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Security

5 Best Free and Open Source Linux MAC/RBAC Tools

February 4, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

Harden a computer system or network using access controls such as Mandatory Access Control (MAC) or Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

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Development Tools

3 Top Free and Open Source D Web Frameworks

February 4, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

D is a general-purpose systems programming language with a C-like syntax that compiles to native code.

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Mastodon

10 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Mastodon Clients

February 4, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

Mastodon is a free and open source microblogging platform similar to X, but with user privacy and decentralization in mind.

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Development Tools

6 Top Free and Open Source Scala Web Frameworks

February 4, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

We highlight the finest Scala web frameworks available for Linux. We only feature free and open source goodness here.

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3D Rendering

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Renderers

February 3, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

We recommend awesome free and open source software for rendering.

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Development Tools

3 Top Free and Open Source Scala Web Micro-Frameworks

February 3, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

Here’s our verdict on the best Scala web micro-frameworks. Only free and open source software is included.

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Small Image Tools

13 Small Image Tools that Pack a Real Punch

February 3, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

Linux offers a vast collection of open source small utilities that perform functions ranging from the obvious to the bizarre.

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Coding

4 Useful Free and Open Source CSS Code Formatters

February 2, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

This roundup selects some useful code formatters for CSS developers.

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Configuration Management

7 Best Free and Open Source Configuration Management Databases

February 2, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

We recommend the best configuration management databases.

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Best Free and Open Source Proof Assistants

5 Best Free and Open Source Proof Assistants

February 2, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific, Utilities

A proof assistant or interactive theorem prover is a software tool to assist with the development of formal proofs by human-machine collaboration.

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Static Site Generators

4 Best Free and Open Source F# Static Site Generators

February 2, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of 4 best F# static site generators. These tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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Virtual Keyboard

11 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Keyboards

February 1, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

The software displays a visual keyboard with all the standard keys.

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Static Site Generators

9 Best Free and Open Source Elixir Static Site Generators

February 1, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of 9 best Elixir static site generators. These tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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Digital Audio Workstations

12 Best Free and Open Source Digital Audio Workstations

February 1, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

A digital audio workstation (DAW) is an electronic device or application software used for recording, editing and producing audio files.

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