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ROSboard – lightweight web dashboard for visualizing ROS topics

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

ROSboard is a lightweight web dashboard for visualizing ROS topics, sensor data and robot telemetry from desktop and mobile browsers.

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DNA

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Desktop Genome Browsers

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

There are numerous tools to browse genomes. While there’s considerable overlap in functionality, each software offers unique features or data.

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Tilia – formatter for Haskell source code

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Tilia is a Haskell source code formatter with Cabal project awareness, precise fixity handling, CPP support and careful comment formatting.

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Static Site Generators

23 Best Free and Open Source Go Static Site Generators

September 25, 2026 Eilidih Parris Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

We recommend the finest Go static site generators. They are all free and open source goodness.

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FacilMap – privacy-friendly collaborative OpenStreetMap web map

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

FacilMap is a privacy-friendly OpenStreetMap web map for place search, route planning, live collaborative maps, imports, exports and embeds.

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Logfile Viewer

Logalize – extensible log colorizer

September 25, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, System Software

Logalize is a fast, extensible log colorizer with configurable formats, patterns, words and themes.

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Vizanti – web visualizer and mission planner for ROS robots

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Vizanti is a web-based ROS mission planner and visualizer for controlling outdoor robots from desktops, tablets and mobile devices.

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Logfile Viewer

JSON Log Viewer – interactive viewer for structured logs

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms System Software, TUI

JSON Log Viewer displays structured JSON logs with expandable records, custom fields, interactive filtering and live stream support.

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djLint – HTML template formatter and linter

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

djLint is an HTML template formatter and linter for Django, Jinja, Twig and other template languages, with accessibility and style checks

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Network Security

22 Best Free and Open Source CLI Data Hashing Tools

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Security

Hashing is the process of passing data through a formula that produces a condensed fixed-value representation, called a hash value.

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Linux Distributions

MollyOS – Debian-Based Linux Distribution for Children

September 24, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

MollyOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution for children and families featuring the Sugar desktop environment.

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Chemistry

Periodic Table Tools: 10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Tools

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, GUI, Roundup, Scientific

The periodic table, also known as the periodic table of the elements, is a rows and columns arrangement of the chemical elements.

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Beelink Mini PC

Beelink EQi 304: Can Linux Make Proper Use of Its One Fast CPU Core?

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

The Intel Core 3 304 has just one fast P-core alongside four LP E-cores. I test whether Linux gives that scarce resource to the right workloads.

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Science

Choreonoid – integrated graphical framework for robot development

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Choreonoid is an extensible graphical robotics framework with model visualization, dynamics simulation, motion editing and plugin support.

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Linux Distributions

NagisinnraLinux – lightweight Debian-based Linux distribution

September 24, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

NagisinnraLinux is a lightweight Debian Stable-based Linux distribution using Xfce, with Japanese input support and zram enabled.

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Diary

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Journal

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity

Best free and open source alternatives to Apple Journal for private journaling, diary entries, photos, moods and more.

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OS-Level Virtualization - Containers

cockpit-podman – web interface for managing Podman containers

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

cockpit-podman is a web-based Cockpit interface for creating, controlling and monitoring Podman containers, pods, images and Quadlets.

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Network Security

10 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Data Hashing Tools

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

Hashing is the process of passing data through a formula to produce a condensed fixed-value representation, called a hash value.

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osmin – GPS navigator for on-road and off-road use

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

osmin is an open source GPS navigator for Android and Linux with offline maps, road routing, GPX support, tracking and POI tools.

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Network

17 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Gemini Clients

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, TUI

Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

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