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JSON Tools

17 Best Free and Open Source JSON Tools

May 16, 2025 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a standard, popular and lightweight data text-oriented format based on JavaScript object syntax to represent structured data.

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Audio Editors

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Audio Editors

May 15, 2025 Luke Baker Multimedia, Roundup

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 16 high quality free and open source audio editors.

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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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EDA

15 Best Free and Open Source Electronic Design Automation Tools

May 12, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is a type of software that enables individuals to design electronic systems.

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3 Graphical Frontends for ImageMagick

May 4, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

ImageMagick is a software suite to create, edit, and compose bitmap images.

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Planet Earth

6 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Globes

May 4, 2025 Steve Emms Education, Graphics, Roundup, Scientific

There are a number of free and open source applications for Linux which are credible alternatives to Google Earth.

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8 Best Free and Open Source NVIDIA GPU Monitoring Tools

May 2, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

nvidia-smi is a basic monitoring and management tool for NVIDIA graphics card. We explore other useful NVIDIA GPU monitoring tools.

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Best Free and Open Source Software: April 2025 Updates

May 1, 2025 Steve Emms Software

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

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10 Best Free and Open Source Collection Managers

April 30, 2025 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

There is a wide range of collection manager software available for Linux. We recommend the best free and open source options.

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Economics

6 Best Free and Open Source Econometric Software

April 30, 2025 Steve Emms Financial, Roundup, Scientific

Econometrics is the application of statistical or quantitative methods to understand economic issues and test theories, and models.

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Testing Software

15 Best Free and Open Source Test Automation Tools

April 29, 2025 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Test automation frameworks are a set of best practices, common tools, and libraries that help quality-assurance testers.

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Video

18 Best Free and Open Source Media Players

April 27, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Multimedia, Roundup

A media player is software that lets you watch video and listen to music on your computer. We cover the best free and open source options.

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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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Screen Capture

9 Best Free Linux Screen Capture GUI Tools

April 20, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

We recommend the best free and open source GUI software for taking screenshots.

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Best Free and Open Source Linux Software

April 18, 2025 Steve Emms Software

This is the largest collection of software recommendations. The collection includes hundreds of articles, with comprehensive sections on internet, graphics, games, programming, science, office, utilities, and more.

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Data Science

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Science Notebook Software

April 18, 2025 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Scientific

A notebook interface is a virtual collaborative environment which contains computer code and rich text elements. Here’s the best free notebook software.

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Issue Tracking

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Issue Tracking Systems

April 16, 2025 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

Issue tracking systems play an important role for any development project and collaborative venture whether open source or not.

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Podcast

16 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Podcast Tools

April 15, 2025 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup, Utilities

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 16 high quality open source GUI podcast tools. They offer an excellent way to manage and download podcasts.

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Mail Notification

Mail Notification Tools: 7 Best Free and Open Source Software

April 13, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Utilities

Email is arguably one of the most popular and useful functions of a Linux system. Keep abreast of new emails without interruption.

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Database

7 Best Free and Open Source No-Code Database Tools

April 10, 2025 Steve Emms Database, Documents, Roundup

This article focuses on no-code hybrid tools that merge spreadsheet functionality with database storage capabilities.

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