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Compression

10 Best Free and Open Source GUI Image Compression Tools

July 18, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

Data compression is the process of storing data in a format that uses less space than the original representation would use.

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Mailing List Managers

12 Best Free and Open Source Mailing List Managers

July 17, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

We recommend the best FOSS mailing list tools.

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Monitor Calibration

Calibrate your Monitor with these Open Source Tools

July 6, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

If you value image quality and accuracy, calibration of your monitor will be important. These tools ensure your monitor is calibrated.

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CDROM

6 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Audio Grabbers

July 5, 2025 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

CD audio grabbers are designed to extract (“rip”) the raw digital audio (in a format commonly called CDDA) from a compact disc.

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Electronic circuit

5 Best Free and Open Source Backend Electronic Circuit Simulators

July 4, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic circuit simulation uses mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit.

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Fonts

5 Best Free and Open Source Font Managers

July 3, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

Need an efficient way to manage your fonts? Step forward a dedicated font manager utility.

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Best Free and Open Source Software: June 2025 Updates

July 1, 2025 Steve Emms Software

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

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Milky Way

19 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomy Apps

June 30, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

This article focuses on selecting the best free astronomy software available for Linux.

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Music

16 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Music Players

June 30, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Multimedia, Roundup

All music libraries are different, and the right open source music player can make a world of difference – especially if you’ve a large collection. We recommend the best terminal-based music players.

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Google Firebase

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Firebase

June 28, 2025 Steve Emms Programming, Software

Google Firebase is a platform developed by Google for creating mobile and web applications. What are the best free and open source alternatives?

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Typesetting Tools

23 Essential Free and Open Source LaTeX Tools – typeset beautifully

June 24, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Scientific

LaTeX is a document preparation system and document markup language for high-quality typesetting. We feature the best LaTeX tools.

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DJ

9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Software for DJs

June 22, 2025 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

If you’re starting out as a DJ, you’ll probably want to try free software, as proprietary solutions can be very expensive. Fortunately, Linux has useful software for DJs.

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Project Management

6 Best Free and Open Source Linux Project Management Software

June 20, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Roundup

Project management tools encompass many different types of software such as scheduling, resource allocation, collaboration software, quality management, and cost control / budget management.

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Astronomy-Juno

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomical Data Analysis Tools

June 17, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Astronomy is a branch of science that deals with the study of celestial objects (including stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids…).

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PDF

20 Useful Free and Open Source PDF Tools

June 15, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

This article focuses on useful PDF tools which can help you create PDFs as well as small utilities/libraries that help you work with PDF.

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Webcam Tools

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Webcam Tools

June 15, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Multimedia, Roundup

Our favorite free Linux tools which enable webcams to capture images and video, and to act as a video surveillance device.

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Typing

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Typing Tutors

June 11, 2025 Steve Emms Education, Office, Productivity, Roundup

Typing tutor software teaches fast and accurate typing through a system of informative lessons and progress tracking.

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plotting-software

20 Best Free and Open Source Plotting Tools

June 7, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Scientific

A plotting tool is computer software which helps to analyse and visualize data, often of a scientific nature. Here’s our verdict.

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Automation

5 Best Free and Open Source Text Expander Tools

June 3, 2025 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup

We are always looking for utilities that improve our productivity. One way to improve your workflow is to enhance your typing experience.

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Best Free and Open Source Software: May 2025 Updates

June 1, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Software

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

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