ROS 2 is a software framework for building robot applications, offering libraries, tools, and core infrastructure.
Read more
Category: Scientific
Merkaartor – OpenStreetMap mapping program
Merkaartor is a native desktop editor for OpenStreetMap written in C++ and Qt.
Read more
uMap – web application for creating and publishing custom interactive maps
uMap is a web application for creating and publishing custom interactive maps based on OpenStreetMap layers.
Read more
Pure Maps – native map and navigation application for Linux
Pure Maps is a native map and navigation application for Linux that’s aimed particularly at mobile Linux platforms.
Read more
17 Best Free and Open Source Linux GPS Tools
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation satellite system consisting of a network of satellites.
Read more
CME Tracker – tracks Continuing Medical Education credits
CMETracker is a desktop application that helps a physician keep a local record of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
Read more
Map – Linux Wardley map editor
Map is a Linux Wardley map editor that turns a compact plain text notation into visual strategy maps.
Read more
CoMaps – community-led maps and navigation application
CoMaps is a community-led maps and navigation application built around OpenStreetMap data.
Read more
JGEX – construct, explore and prove geometry theorems
Java Geometry Expert, also known as JGEX, is a Java application for constructing, exploring, and proving geometry theorems.
Read more
OMERewriter – edit common fields in OME-TIFF files
OMERewriter is a desktop application for microscopy imaging workflows that focuses on working with OME-TIFF metadata.
Read more
Periodic Table Tools: 7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Tools
The periodic table, also known as the periodic table of the elements, is a rows and columns arrangement of the chemical elements.
Read more
Periotable – modern periodic table app
Periotable is a modern periodic table application that presents chemical element information in a polished interface.
Read more
12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Desktop Genome Browsers
There are numerous tools to browse genomes. While there’s considerable overlap in functionality, each software offers unique features or data.
Read more
ASCIIGenome – text only genome browser
ASCIIGenome is a command-line genome browser that runs entirely inside a terminal window and renders genomic data using ASCII characters.
Read more
SeqMonk – visualise and analyse high throughput mapped sequence data
SeqMonk is a Java application for visualising and analysing mapped sequence data.
Read more
GW – fast browser for genomic sequencing data
GW is a terminal-based genome browser designed for inspecting sequencing experiments and reviewing variants.
Read more
7 Best Free and Open Source Travel Planners
This roundup focuses on software which act as a digital travel assistant.
Read more
GraphHopper – fast, memory-efficient routing engine
GraphHopper is a fast, memory-efficient routing engine for developers building navigation, route planning, and geospatial applications.
Read more
openrouteservice – build route planning and spatial analysis services
openrouteservice is a Java-based routing backend for building route planning and spatial analysis services from OpenStreetMap data.
Read more
OpenTripPlanner – multi-modal trip planner
OpenTripPlanner is a Java-based backend for building multimodal journey planning services.
Read more