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Big Data

8 Top Data Analysis Free and Open Source Tools for Big Data

March 15, 2026 Steve Emms Big Data, Internet, Roundup, Scientific

Big Data analysis can be performed with data mining software. Here’s the best free tools to perform data analysis on big data.

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Universal Access

14 Best Free and Open Source Universal Access Tools

March 14, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

Accessibility is the degree to which products, devices, services, or environments are available to as many people as possible whatever their circumstances. Accessibility is paramount. Social inclusion is not an act of charity but a fundamental human right.

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Security

9 Best Open Source Firewall Distributions

March 13, 2026 Steve Emms Distro, Roundup, Security, System Software

Security is paramount. Security involves defense in depth. Approaching security one step at a time, with consistency and rigour, you can mitigate threats.

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Start up

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Boot Utilities

March 12, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software, Utilities

Here’s 8 useful boot utility tools. They are all free and open source software.

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Terminal Multiplexer

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal Multiplexers

March 11, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Utilities

Users that want to exploit the full power of the terminal may benefit from using a terminal multiplexer. We feature the best multiplexers.

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Music Education

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Educational Music Software

March 11, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Multimedia, Roundup

Music education is a field of study connected with the learning and teaching of music. We recommend the best open source educational apps.

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Project Management

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Presentation Software

March 10, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Roundup

A presentation software is a tool used to show information in the form of a slide show, a presentation of a series of still images. We select the finest open source software.

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Network Security

10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Port Scanners

March 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, Security, System Software

Linux has a good range of port scanners that help administrators identify and rectify weaknesses in a system.

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Hard disk

Backup with these Linux DeDuplicating Encryption Tools

March 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, System Software, Utilities

Making file backups is an essential activity for all users, yet many users do not take adequate steps to protect their data.

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Flickr

5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Flickr Tools

February 25, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Internet, Roundup

This article focuses on selecting the best small Linux utilities that support Flickr integration. These tools help users to edit, tag, download and upload images to and from a Linux computer and the Flickr service.

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Vector Graphics

Create Vector Graphics with Open Source Software

February 9, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

Vector editors are ideal for technical illustrations, diagramming, flowcharting, artistic illustrations, promotional posters, banners, signage, logos, typography, vehicle wraps and layout.

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Text Editor

Great Open Source Collaborative Editing Tools

January 24, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup

This article highlights our favourite free and open source tools to collaborate on documents in real time.

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Data Tools

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Recovery Tools

January 20, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

The software featured in this article are high quality standalone Linux tools which help you to recover data in a range of circumstances.

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Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors

7 Best Free and Open Source Linux HTML Editors

January 19, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

An HTML editor is computer software for creating web pages.

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Bitcoin

5 Best Free and Open Source Bitcoin Clients

January 16, 2026 Steve Emms Financial, Roundup

Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency that is powered by its users with no central authority, central server or middlemen.

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Ecommerce

10 Best Free and Open Source Linux eCommerce Software

January 9, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Web Apps

This feature focuses on shopping cart software, which is software used in eCommerce to enable consumers to purchase goods and services online.

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Development

9 Top Free and Open Source Graphical User Interfaces for R

December 31, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

To provide an insight into the quality of software available for Linux, we give our verdict on the best graphical user interfaces for R.

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Human Resource Management

6 Best Free and Open Source Human Resource Management Software

December 31, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Web Apps

Human resource management is the planned and logical approach to the management of an organization’s most valuable assets – its human capital.

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e-Learning

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux e-Learning Tools

December 30, 2025 Steve Emms Education, Roundup

Linux has a wide range of e-Learning software available. This article focuses on software which is user friendly for students and instructors.

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Xmas

LinuxLinks: Our most-read stories of 2025

December 29, 2025 Steve Emms Blog

I’ve trawled through our statistics and found our ten most well received posts/series that saw the highest page views for 2025.

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