Downloads : 16421
( 1156 reviews )

EasyTAG is an utility for viewing, editing and writing tags of your MP3, MP2, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MusePack and Monkey's Audio files. Its simple and nice GTK+ interface makes tagging easier. Note about numbering : - 1.x : versions for GTK 1.2 - 2.x : versions for GTK 2.4 (1.99.x were pre-releases).

GPL
2.1
2.1.7
Downloads : 7186
2 - QCad
( 848 reviews )

QCad is a multiplatform 2D CAD system. Unlike other CAD systems it's very easy to use and has a clear and consequential user interface.

GPL
2.0.3.1
Downloads : 24608
3 - JEdit
( 794 reviews )

JEdit is an Open Source programmer's text editor written in Java. It is released under the GNU General Public License and is being developed by Slava Pestov, with occasional code contributions from various other people. jEdit was written for Java 1.1 with Swing 1.1, and also runs under Java 2.

GPL
4.5.0
4.3pre18
Downloads : 43330
( 697 reviews )

Slackware Linux, continues its celebrated tradition of simplicity, stability, and security with each new release. From the beginning, Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for beginners. Slackware includes everything you'll need to run a powerful server or workstation. (more...)

GPL
13.37
Downloads : 17199
( 650 reviews )

Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux. (more...)

Open Source
6.0.5
Downloads : 68996
( 580 reviews )

Mandrake Linux 10, which is based on kernel 2.6, offers the most advanced Linux features currently available -- in terms of technology as well as the most up-to-date software. In addition to recently introduced technologies such as MagicDev, NTFS partition resizing, ACPI power-management, "Zeroconf" network support, Native POSIX Threads Library for Xfree and expanded WiFi support, Mandrake 10. (more...)

Open Source
10.2
10.2
Downloads : 12971
7 - XFce
( 529 reviews )

XFce is a lightweight desktop environment for various UNIX systems. XFce is based on GTK+, a free and powerful tool kit widely adopted by many applications. Xfce embodies the traditional UNIX philosophy of modularity and re-usability. It consists of a number of components that together provide the full functionality of the desktop environment. (more...)

GPL
4.10
4.10 pre1
Downloads : 23597
( 480 reviews )

FreeCiv is a multiplayer strategy game, released under the GNU General Public License. It is generally comparable with Civilization II�, published by Microprose�.

GPL
2.3.2
Downloads : 4327
( 394 reviews )

MiniGUI is a GPL'd free software project, led by Beijing Feynman Software Co., Ltd.. It aims to provide a fast, stable, and cross-platform Graphics User Interface support system, which is especially fit for real-time embedded systems based-on Linux/uClinux, eCos, uC/OS-II, and other conditional RTOSes, such as VxWorks and pSOS.

GPL
1.6.10
Downloads : 47562
10 - Sysstat
( 390 reviews )

The sysstat package contains the sar, sadf, iostat, nfsiostat, cifsiostat, pidstat and mpstat commands for Linux. The sar command collects and reports system activity information. The information collected by sar can be saved in a file in a binary format for future inspection. (more...)

GPL
10.0.5
9.1.6
Downloads : 3593
( 357 reviews )

A new compilation of Metagraf for use with Java6 is already available. The last release of METAGRAF is available for download. It is a totally revised version with very important changes that makes its use a lot more friendly and simply to use. It includes viewers to see continuously the modified graphic. As always, it is the best translator available for graphic-Metapost. (more...)

GPL
5-01 / 6-01
Downloads : 254474
( 311 reviews )

Well known as a stable and robust operating system, Red Hat Linux is flexible enough for almost any computing need from a simple workstation to powerful server. Red Hat Linux 9 was released in 2003. This was the latest release of the 'Red Hat Linux' distribution. Nowdays Red hat is providing the 'Enterprise Linux' distribution while sponsoring the development of 'Fedora Core Linux'.

Open Source
9.0
Downloads : 20934
( 294 reviews )

Gentoo is a free operating system based on either Linux or FreeBSD that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage. (more...)

Open Source
2008.0
Downloads : 9594
14 - Phorum
( 262 reviews )

Phorum is open source forum software with a penchant for speed. Phorum's very flexible hook and module system is designed to meet different needs of different web sites while not sacrificing performance or features.

BSD type
5.2.18
Downloads : 13869
( 252 reviews )

SuSE Linux 8.2 offers ambitious home users and IT professionals an extensive collection of more than 2000 modern Linux tools and software packages. SuSE Linux 8.2 contains 5 CD ROMs and 2 DVDs, a handbook, Quick Install Manual and 90 days free installation support (telephone, fax or e-mail). (Professional version).

Commercial
8.2
Downloads : 7522
( 238 reviews )

Ctags generates an index (or "tag") file for C, C++, Eiffel, Fortran, and Java language objects found in source files. This tag file allows these items to be quickly and easily located by a text editor or other utility. A "tag" signifies a language object for which an index entry is available (or, alternatively, the index entry created for that object). (more...)

GPL
5.8
Downloads : 1577
( 229 reviews )

MimerDesk is a web-based collaborative learning and groupwork environment designed for a wide variety of uses such as personal management, computer-supported collaborative learning, carrying out projects, and setting up communities. (more...)

GPL
Downloads : 22530
18 - Ubuntu
( 186 reviews )

Ubuntu offers you a complete Linux-based operating system, including all the major applications you need to play and work. With a strong focus on a desktop that Just Works, Ubuntu is a great choice for home or the office. Ubuntu ships with the latest GNOME release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. (more...)

GPL
12.04
12.04 LTS Beta 1
Downloads : 677
19 - Aurora
( 180 reviews )

Aurora is a graphical front-end to the init process of Linux. It presents the starting and stopping of services with text and nice icons telling how the service startup/stop turend out. Along with the output, a list of runlevels is present, from which the user may shose a runlevel to change to.

GPL
Downloads : 16752
( 177 reviews )

Sylpheed is an e-mail client (and news reader) based on GTK+, running on X Window System, and aiming for: Quick response, Graceful, and sophisticated interface, Easy configuration, intuitive operation, Abundant features. The appearance and interface are similar to some popular e-mail clients for Windows, such as Outlook Express, Becky!, and Datula. (more...)

GPL
3.1.4
3 2 0 beta5
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