To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 15 of the most useful open source web photo gallery software.
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To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 15 of the most useful open source web photo gallery software.
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This article spotlights alternative tools to tree, a utility that lists the contents of directories in a tree-like format.
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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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Out of the myriad of utilities that are available for Linux, top is a troubleshooting tool that often comes up in conversation. We recommend the best network ‘top’ tools.
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This article examines the best Python microframeworks. Micro means the framework is small, with little or no tools and libraries.
Read moreInternet Relay Chat (IRC) is a form of real-time Internet text messaging (chat) or synchronous conferencing. We recommend the finest console-based IRC clients.
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This article spotlights alternative tools to rename which renames the specified files by replacing the first occurrence of expression in their name by replacement.
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November 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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This article spotlights alternative tools to grep, a utility that searches for patterns in each file.
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traceroute tracks the route packets taken from an IP network on their way to a given host. We recommend the best alternatives.
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We feature the best graphical archive managers.
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Disk partitioning is the means of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units referred to as partitions.
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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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This article provides our pick of the best open source command line file transfer programs.
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Astrology is a set of traditions, beliefs and systems which hold that there is a connection between the movement of heavenly bodies and events that take place on Earth such as human affairs, and personality.
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Images are part of every day internet usage. We recommend the finest free and open source graphical image viewers available for Linux.
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A password manager is a utility which helps users store and retrieve passwords and other data. Here’s our open source recommendations.
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The PDF file format is one of the most common file formats in use today. This article recommends the best open source PDF viewers.
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Fractals are rooted in chaos theory, and because of their nature they are perfect for organic looking artwork and landscapes. We recommend the best Linux fractal tools.
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Email clients offer a variety of features. Many email clients offer a slew of features, some stick with just the basics.
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