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Diary

8 Best Free and Open Source Diary Software

June 6, 2025 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

This article identifies flexible and useful diary tools for the Linux desktop. Free and open source software only.

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Stamps

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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Time tracking

20 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI Time Tracking Software

April 24, 2025 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

Time tracking software is a type of computer software that records time spent on tasks. This category of software can enable users to run billing reports, and prepare invoices for clients.

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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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CAD

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux CAD Software

April 11, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the design of objects, real or virtual. It often refers to the drafting (technical drawing and engineering drawing) of a part or product, including entire buildings.

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Music Education

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Educational Music Software

March 6, 2025 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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Terminal Multiplexer

10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal Multiplexers

March 5, 2025 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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Start up

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Boot Utilities

March 1, 2025 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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Photo Metadata

7 Best Free and Open Source Photo Metadata Editors

February 11, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

A metadata editor is computer software which allows users to view and edit metadata tags interactively and save them in the graphics file.

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Git Clients

16 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Git Clients

January 26, 2025 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Git is one of a number of open source revision control systems available for Linux. We recommend the finest GUI-based tools.

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