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39 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal Emulators

February 15, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

A terminal emulator is computer software which emulates a dumb video terminal. We make our recommendations.

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HDR

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux HDR Imaging Software

February 15, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

High dynamic range imaging (HDR) is an important technology for photographers. We pick the best HDR software for Linux.

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Electronic circuit

7 Best Free and Open Source GUI Electronic Circuit Simulators

February 13, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic circuit simulation uses mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit. We feature the best GUI tools.

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Photo Metadata

7 Best Free and Open Source Photo Metadata Editors

February 11, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

A metadata editor is computer software which allows users to view and edit metadata tags interactively and save them in the graphics file.

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Email

15 Best Free and Open Source Console Email Clients

February 7, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup

Here are our recommended console email clients. All free and open source goodness.

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Monitor System

20 Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to the Top Utility

February 5, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

top is a small, venerable utility that offers a dynamic real-time view of a running system. We identify alternatives to top that offer more control in managing processes on a running system.

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VoIP

17 Best Free and Open Source GUI Matrix Clients

February 3, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Multimedia, Roundup

Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralised, real-time communication over IP. Here’s our recommended free and open source GUI Matrix clients.

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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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Best Free and Open Source Software: January 2025 Updates

February 1, 2025 Steve Emms Software

January 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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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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