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7 Best Free and Open Source JavaScript Engines

February 11, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

A JavaScript engine is software that translates source code into machine code. This machine code is executed on a computer’s central processing unit.

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Static Site Generator

5 Best Free and Open Source Nim Static Site Generators

February 10, 2026 Eilidih Parris Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of 5 best Nim static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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6 Best Free and Open Source Address Book Managers

February 10, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup

We recommend the best free and open source address book managers.

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Static Site Generators

6 Best Free and Open Source OCaml Static Site Generators

February 10, 2026 Eilidih Parris Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of 5 best OCaml static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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Development Tools

7 Top Free and Open Source Groovy Web Frameworks

February 9, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

We explore the best free and open source web frameworks for Groovy.

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DVD Authoring

4 Best Free and Open Source DVD Authoring Tools

February 9, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

This article showcases the best free and open source DVD authoring tools that run under Linux.

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Best Free and Open Source Julia Static Site Generators

February 9, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled the best Julia static site generators. These tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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Student Information Systems

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Student Information Systems

February 8, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Roundup

A student information system (also known as a student management system or school management system) is computer software for educational institutions to manage student data.

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Static Site Generators

6 Best Free and Open Source Crystal Static Site Generators

February 8, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of 5 best Crystal static site generators. All of these tools are released under an open source license.

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Feedback

9 Best Free and Open Source Survey Tools

February 8, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Web Apps

The software featured here lets you build fully-customizable surveys, forms and quizzes.

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Static Site Generator

4 Best Free and Open Source Elm Static Site Generators

February 7, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

Here’s our recommended Elm static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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Music

7 Best Free and Open Source UPnP Media Servers

February 7, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Multimedia, Roundup, System Software

A music streamer lets you share your music, photos and videos with your network. Here’s the best free and open source music streamers.

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Application Servers

5 Hot Free and Open Source Ruby Application Servers

February 7, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We recommend the best Application Servers for Ruby. All the software featured is free and open source goodness.

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6 Best Free and Open Source OCR Screen Capture Tools

February 7, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

This article highlights OCR powered screen-capture tools to capture information instead of images.

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Application Servers

Hot Free and Open Source Application Servers for Lua

February 7, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

An application server is computer software which provides the business logic for an application program. Here’s our recommended servers for Lua.

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Mastodon

7 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Mastodon Clients

February 6, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, TUI

Mastodon is a free and open source microblogging platform similar to X, but with user privacy and decentralization in mind.

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Intrusion Detection

9 Best Free and Open Source Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems

February 6, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Security

An intrusion detection system is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations.

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Development Tools

6 Top Free and Open Source Erlang Web Frameworks

February 6, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

One of the types of software that’s important for a web developer is the web framework. We explore Erlang web frameworks.

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Application Servers

4 Hot Free and Open Source PHP Application Servers

February 5, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

An application server is computer software which provides the business logic for an application program.

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Security

5 Best Free and Open Source Linux MAC/RBAC Tools

February 4, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

Harden a computer system or network using access controls such as Mandatory Access Control (MAC) or Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

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