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Web Browsers

10 Best Free and Open Source Lightweight Graphical Web Browsers

September 17, 2024 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

This article identifies the finest free and open source graphical web browsers that have a small footprint.

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Project Management

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Presentation Software

August 26, 2024 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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Feedback: Lesser Known Free and Open Source Linux Software

July 14, 2024 James McCarthy Software

Please share your favorite open source software that often goes by unnoticed by other users.

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Big Data

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

June 30, 2024 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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Security

5 Best Open Source Firewall Distributions

June 11, 2024 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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Universal Access

13 Best Free and Open Source Universal Access Tools

May 2, 2024 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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Vector Graphics

Create Vector Graphics with Open Source Software

April 2, 2024 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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Voice Recognition

14 Best Free and Open Source Speech Synthesis Tools

March 10, 2024 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

Speech synthesizers are text-to-speech systems used with computers. We feature the finest free and open source speech synthesizers.

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Text Editor

Great Open Source Collaborative Editing Tools

March 4, 2024 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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Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors

7 Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors

January 29, 2024 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

An HTML editor is computer software for creating web pages.

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Bitcoin

4 Best Free and Open Source Bitcoin Clients

January 24, 2024 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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Home Automation

5 Best Free and Open Source X10 Home Automation Software

January 14, 2024 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup, Utilities

X10 is an open standard for controlling home electrical equipment remotely. It works across home power lines and is extremely low-bandwidth.

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Ecommerce

10 Best Free and Open Source Linux eCommerce Software

December 3, 2023 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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Human Resource Management

6 Best Free and Open Source Human Resource Management Software

November 30, 2023 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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Documentation Generators

9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Documentation Generators

October 12, 2023 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

A documentation generator is a programming tool that generates documentation intended for programmers and end users.

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Data Tools

14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Recovery Tools

October 8, 2023 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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e-Learning

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux e-Learning Tools

September 7, 2023 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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Hard disk image

5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Partitioning Tools

August 26, 2023 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

Disk partitioning is the means of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units referred to as partitions.

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Encryption software

5 Best Free and Open Source Email Encryption Tools

August 19, 2023 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

Sending encrypted messages is one method of ensuring electronic privacy. We feature the best free and open source email encryption tools.

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Development

8 Top Free and Open Source Graphical User Interfaces for R

August 6, 2023 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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