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Web Browsers

7 Best Free and Open Source Console Web Browsers

May 13, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup

A web browser is the quintessential desktop application. We recommend the finest free and open source console based web browsers.

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Podcast

13 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Podcast Tools

April 26, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Multimedia, Roundup, TUI

Podcasting lets listeners automatically receive the latest episodes of their chosen programmes as soon as they are released.

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FTP

8 Best Free and Open Source Command-line FTP clients

April 16, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, Utilities

This article provides our pick of the best open source command line file transfer programs.

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Time tracking

25 Sparkling Free and Open Source CLI Linux Time Trackers

April 10, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

All of the time trackers featured in this roundup are console applications, using a command-line interface.

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Stock Ticker

7 Best Free and Open Source Stock Tickers

March 30, 2025 Steve Emms Financial, Roundup

A stock ticker is a report of the price of specific securities, updated continuously throughout the trading session by the various stock market exchanges.

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Diff Tools

16 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Diff Tools

February 23, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

File comparison compares the contents of computer files, finding their common contents and their differences. The result is known as a diff.

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Calculators

22 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Linux Calculators

February 1, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Roundup

One of the basic utilities supplied with any operating system is the calculator. We recommend the finest terminal-based calculators.

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Git Clients

8 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Git Clients

January 31, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Our recommended text-based Git clients, captured in a legendary LinuxLinks chart. We only feature free and open source software here.

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Images

17 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Image Compression Tools

January 17, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Graphics, Roundup

This article recommends the best command-line image compression tools. They are all free and open source.

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Spotify

7 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Spotify Clients

December 31, 2024 Luke Baker CLI, Multimedia, Roundup

These text-based Spotify clients lets you enjoy Spotify streaming without using the semi-official bloated app.

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