FreeJ is a vision mixer: an instrument for realtime video manipulation used in the fields of dance teather, veejaying, medical visualisation and TV. It features realtime rendering of multilayered video and chained effect filtering directly on the screen (through dynamically
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Celtx – free scriptwriting software
Celtx has been discontinued and is no longer available to download from the developer’s website. As the software was released under an open source license, you can find copies of the software available from other sites. Celtx is screenwriting software
Read moreFreevo – HTPC media centre
Freevo allows you to manage your entire digital media collection – music, videos, photos etc. via a remote controlled TV interface.
Read moreSkype – tool for free calls and chat
Skype for Linux is a version of Skype peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) software for computers running a Linux-based operating system. It gives Linux users the opportunity to make free phone and video calls via the Internet worldwide. Skype
Read moreAbiWord – free word processing program
AbiWord is a small, fast, feature-laden word processor similar to Microsoft Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks including typing papers, letters, reports, memos, etc. It provides most of the features that are normally found
Read moreNX Free Edition – terminal server and remote access software
NoMachine NX is a Terminal Server and Remote Access solution based on a comprising set of enterprise class open source technologies. It allows users to run remote X11 sessions across slow or low-bandwidth connections, often at almost native speeds. The
Read moreCalmly Writer – distraction-free writing software
Calmly Writer is billed as the ultimate distraction-free writing tool. It has been designed to help you focus on writing. As you start typing, all the distracting options disappear from the interface. Calmly Writer also includes a “focus mode” option,
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42 Best Free Linux Email Software
Email is arguably one of the most popular and useful functions of a Linux system. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of free email software available on the Linux platform which is stable, feature laden, and ideal for personal and business environments. Send and receive emails, run a mail server, filter spam, administer a mailing list are just some of the options explored in this article.
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42 Best Free Linux Graphics Software
Linux has matured into an excellent platform for artists, photographers, animators, and designers. With inexpensive hardware, free software, and a modicum of talent and inspiration, anyone can create professional-looking computer graphics.
There is a huge range of open source software available to create, modify and convert 2D and 3D computer graphics. To provide an insight into the software that is available, we have compiled a list of 42 high quality Linux graphics applications. Each software program is released under an open source license.
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42 Best Free Linux Audio Software
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 42 high quality Linux audio applications, covering a broad range of different uses.
Read more42 Best Free Linux Video Software
This article needs updating/deleting. There is an excellent set of free, open source video software available on the Linux platform which is both fully featured and mature. Become a digital video editing master, turn your Linux machine into a Home
Read more21 Best Free Linux Productivity Tools
This article needs updating/deleting. With so many different distributions and a huge collection of open source software available, it can be difficult to finding the best application for getting things done. We previously published an article on excellent open source
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freeIPA – integrated security information management solution
FreeIPA is an integrated Identity and Authentication solution.
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8 Essential Free Graphics Tools
Linux is a promising platform for artists, photographers, animators, and designers. With low cost hardware, good free software, and a modicum of natural ability and dedication, anyone can generate professional-looking computer graphics.
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24 Addictive Free Linux Games (Part 2 of 3)
There are many factors that help to make a game a classic. It could be the storyline, the graphics, the engine, the controls, even the different game modes. The folk at LinuxLinks have been obsessed with playing games over the past few months scouring as many titles as possible to find more great games for your enjoyment. Of course, in the final analysis it is the gamer which decides whether a game is a classic.
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6 More of the Best Free Linux Finance Software
Our 21 of the Best Free Linux Financial Software highlighted our personal picks in the finance software world covering the finest personal finance, stock trading, investment analysis, and accounting software. Many of those applications receive frequent coverage in Linux publications. For this feature, we have chosen some more finance applications which are definitely worth exploring, but which receive much less attention in the Linux news scene.
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Free to Play Linux Games on Steam
Yes, you are right! There are a relatively small percentage of Linux games hosted on Steam that can be downloaded without a charge. None of the games featured in this article are released under a freely distributable license, and so they are not free in the sense of freedom. But if you want some fun and entertainment without exercising your wallet, look here. What is particularly pleasing is that there are some real gems. Let’s check them out!
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9 Essential Free Linux Transcoders
This article highlights the finest open source transcoding applications for Linux. Individuals that are interested in making digital media available for playback on mobile phones, or make frequent use of Home Theatre software will find transcoding software to be invaluable. Transcoding helps to ensure there is universal access of multimedia content.
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7 of the Best Free Linux Configuration Management Tools
Configuration Management is a term that may not be familiar to many Linux users. But for system administrators the concept will be well known. In a nutshell, Configuration Management software enables administrators to automatically manage the entire configuration of one or multiple computers.
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6 Best Free System Recovery Software
Linux and other operating systems are blessed with powerful tools to retrieve and recover valuable data. However, it is not always possible to recover data on a running system. Sometimes the machine will not even boot. This might arise if the boot loader has become corrupted, there is damage to a partition, or vital operating system files have been lost.
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