Game engines offer huge benefits to game developers. The main functionality they provide is the library of core functions used in a computer game.
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Linux Around The World: Mauritius
We cover events and user groups that are running in Mauritius. This article forms part of our Linux Around The World series.
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10 Fun Free and Open Source Rhythm Games
A rhythm game is a music-themed action video game that challenges a player’s sense of rhythm. Free and open source games are covered.
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Surge XT – virtual synthesizer
Surge XT is a hybrid polyphonic synthesizer which supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and runs as an LV2 plugin, or as a VST.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Extend your Desktop – Part 22
We look at a couple of ways you can extend your GNOME desktop. We first cover extensions before moving on to exploring themes.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Skype
Skype provides VoIP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing and voice calls. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
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10 Fun Free and Open Source Real-Time Strategy Games
A Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game is a time-based game which typically focuses on finding resources, managing resources, and building an empire.
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10 Free and Open Source Game Utilities
If you’re a fan of PC gaming, there are a range of tools that help to improve the gaming experience. We feature an eclectic bunch of tools.
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Linux Around The World: Iceland
We cover events and user groups that are running in Iceland. This article forms part of our Linux Around The World series.
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Essential System Tools: btop++ – resource monitor
btop++ is an alternative to top. It’s a resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network and processes.
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Linux Around The World: Saudi Arabia
We cover events and user groups that are running in Saudi Arabia. This article forms part of our Linux Around The World series.
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Linux Around The World: South Africa
We cover events and user groups that are running in South Africa. This article forms part of our Linux Around The World series.
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Best Free and Open Source Software – May 2022 Updates
May 2022 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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Excellent Utilities: horcrux – file splitter with encryption and redundancy
horcrux is an open source tool that’s designed to split files and keep them secure with encryption.
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Excellent Utilities: Whoogle Search – self-hosted metasearch engine
Whoogle Search is a privacy-focused search engine. It displays the same results as Google Search but without ads/sponsored content, JavaScript, cookies, or tracking.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Mail
Apple provides its Mail app free with every Mac. But if you move over to Linux, you’ll need a different email client.
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Linux Candy: projectM – music visualizer originally based on Milkdrop
projectM is a music visualizer originally based on Milkdrop. The software enters our Linux Candy series.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya creates assets for interactive 3D applications (including video games), animated films, TV series, and visual effects. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
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10 Fun Free and Open Source Puzzle Games
This article identifies fun puzzle games. These games are mentally stimulating, and a great diversion from everyday life.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Corel MotionStudio 3D
Corel MotionStudio 3D is a 3D titling, motion graphics and effects-in one package. What are the best free and open source alternatives?
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