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Journal Viewer – graphical application for systemd events

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, System Software

Journal Viewer is a graphical desktop application for exploring systemd events with activity charts, quick searches and advanced filters.

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ScoutFS – clustered file system for large archival systems

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms System Software

ScoutFS is a clustered in-kernel Linux file system for vast archival storage systems, with consistent POSIX semantics across nodes.

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knife – reverse engineering toolkit for binary analysis

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security, TUI

knife is a reverse engineering toolkit for static analysis of PE, ELF and Mach-O binaries, with disassembly, triage and auditing.

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sbomnix – generate Software Bills of Materials for Nix

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

sbomnix generates CycloneDX and SPDX Software Bills of Materials for Nix flakes and store paths, with dependency and metadata analysis.

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Linux PataOS – Debian-based distribution for engineering and design

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux PataOS is a distribution, aimed at CAD, engineering, development, design and productivity.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Cloud Build

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Looking to replace Google Cloud Build? Explore the best free and open source alternatives for CI/CD, container builds and automation.

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20 Best Free and Open Source Linux CAD Software

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the design of objects, real or virtual.

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Neko – self-hosted virtual browser and remote desktop

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

Neko is a self-hosted WebRTC virtual browser and desktop for collaborative browsing, watch parties, remote applications and shared control.

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Video Editors

22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Video Editors

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

Linux represents an excellent platform for editing video. We recommend the best free and open source video editors.

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RTAB-Map – graph-based SLAM and 3D mapping application

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

RTAB-Map is a graph-based SLAM application and library for robot mapping, localization, loop closure detection and 3D map generation.

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Molsketch – 2D molecular structure editor

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Molsketch is a Qt-based 2D molecular structure editor with chemical drawing tools, OpenBabel integration, and image export.

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Speech

Kokoro – Open-Weight Text-to-Speech Model

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Multimedia, Reviews

Kokoro is a lightweight open-weight text-to-speech model offering local speech synthesis, multiple languages, voices, and speed control.

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Find Duplicates

JFFS2 – log-structured file system for raw flash storage

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms System Software

JFFS2 is a log-structured file system for raw flash devices, offering compression, wear levelling and resilience to power loss.

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Linux Distributions

RakuOS – hybrid atomic Fedora-based distribution

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

RakuOS is a Fedora-based atomic Linux distribution with bootc image updates, rollback, persistent RPM overlays and multiple desktop editions.

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Maths

23 Best Free and Open Source Linux Computer Algebra Systems

September 23, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Scientific

A computer algebra system (CAS) is mathematical software that can manipulate mathematical formulae in a way similar to the traditional manual computations of mathematicians and scientists.

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UML

OpenPonk – metamodeling platform and modeling workbench

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

OpenPonk is a Pharo-based metamodeling platform and modeling workbench supporting UML, BPMN, Petri nets, ER diagrams and other notations.

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4 Best Free and Open Source Perl Linter Tools

September 23, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

A linter is a tool used in software development to analyze code for potential errors, stylistic issues, and adherence to coding standards.

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Selection of utilities

Select Default Application – graphical MIME association manager

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Select Default Application is a Qt GUI for managing XDG MIME associations, defaults and conflicts across Linux desktop environments.

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WebRTC

Broadcast Box – sub-second WebRTC broadcasting

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

Broadcast Box is a self-hosted WebRTC broadcasting platform for sub-second streaming, browser publishing, playback, profiles and administration.

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pyiron_atomistics – atomistic simulation and workflow environment

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

pyiron_atomistics integrates atomistic simulation, job management, data storage and high-throughput computational materials workflows.

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