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Category: Scientific

Machine Learning in Linux

llmfit – find local large language models

April 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

llmfit is a terminal application that helps users find local large language models that are suitable for the hardware they already own.

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Document Management Systems

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document Processors

April 10, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Education, Productivity, Roundup, Scientific

A document processor is a document preparation system. We recommend the best document processors.

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Typesetting Tools

25 Essential Free and Open Source LaTeX Tools – typeset beautifully

April 9, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Scientific

LaTeX is a document preparation system and document markup language for high-quality typesetting. We feature the best LaTeX tools.

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Milky Way

21 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomy Apps

April 9, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

This article focuses on selecting the best free astronomy software available for Linux.

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Astronomy

Astra – observatory control system

April 6, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Astra is an observatory control system developed to automate and manage robotic telescope operations, originally created for the SPECULOOS observatory.

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Typesetting Tools

TexLab – cross-platform implementation of the Language Server Protocol for LaTeX

April 5, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Scientific

TexLab is a cross-platform implementation of the Language Server Protocol for LaTeX.

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Typesetting Tools

Tectonic – modernised, self-contained TeX and LaTeX engine

April 5, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Scientific

Tectonic is a modernised, self-contained TeX and LaTeX engine powered by XeTeX and TeX Live.

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Electronic circuit

GeckoCIRCUITS – circuit simulator optimized for power electronics

April 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

GeckoCIRCUITS is a circuit simulation environment designed specifically for power electronics applications.

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Astronomy-Juno

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomical Data Analysis Tools

April 4, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Astronomy is a branch of science that deals with the study of celestial objects (including stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids…).

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Pulse – local-first burnout and energy tracker for GNOME

April 3, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Pulse is a GNOME application designed to help users monitor their energy levels and manage burnout.

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EDA

Gnucap – general purpose circuit simulator

April 3, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Gnucap is a general purpose circuit simulator aimed at analysing and simulating electronic circuits.

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CNC Software

MeerK40t – laser cutting software

April 1, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

MeerK40t is laser control software built for makers who want an open platform for preparing and sending jobs to compatible laser hardware.

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plotting-software

26 Best Free and Open Source Linux Plotting Tools

April 1, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Scientific

A plotting tool is computer software which helps to analyse and visualize data, often of a scientific nature. Here’s our verdict.

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plotting-software

Uniplot – lightweight terminal plotting library for Python

March 31, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, TUI

Uniplot is aimed at users who need quick visualisation without relying on graphical desktop dependencies or notebook-only workflows.

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plotting-software

Makie – interactive data visualizations and plotting

March 30, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Makie.jl is an interactive plotting and data visualisation ecosystem for the Julia programming language.

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Gem of the Week

Grocy – ERP beyond your fridge

March 30, 2026 Steve Emms Other, Reviews, Scientific, Web Apps

Grocy is a web-based, self-hosted groceries and household management system.

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Geology

21 Best Free and Open Source Linux Earth Science Software

March 30, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Earth science (also known as geoscience) is the focus of understanding the sciences related to the planet Earth. Here’s our recommended open source software.

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Electronic circuit

CircuitSim – real-time circuit simulator

March 29, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

CircuitSim is an interactive, real-time electronic circuit simulator written in Java using Swing.

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Earth Science

MetPy – read, visualize and perform calculations with weather data

March 29, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

MetPy is a Python library that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for working with meteorological data.

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Earth Science

OpenDrift – framework for ocean trajectory modelling

March 28, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, GUI, Scientific

OpenDrift is a Python-based framework for modelling the trajectories and behaviour of particles, objects, or substances drifting in the ocean and atmosphere.

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