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Best Free Software for Linux

Updated 5. February 2013 - 12:33 by Jojoyee
Best Free Software for Linux - Page Index
   7. Best Free Security and Privacy for Linux
Best Free Password Manager for Linux

  • KeePassXKeePassX

    You just need to remember one single master password to access many user names, passwords and other private information saved in one single database. Features include defining titles and icons, grouping and sorting entries, and generating secure passwords.

    The database is encrypted either with AES or Twofish encryption algorithm using a 256 bit key and uses a file format that is compatible with KeePass Password Safe for Windows.
Best Free Internet Safety Check for Linux

  • WOT

    "Fastest ratings, uses green/yellow/red ratings and 'people' reliability icons, multiple rating categories to help you evaluate websites, fantastic warning screen to empower users to avoid potentially bad websites before interacting with them." (Review)
Best Free Anonymous Surfing Service for Linux

  • JonDo

    "(Previously known as JAP) it's my top choice and a Java application that performs the role of a local (PC based) proxy server that redirects browser requests via the JonDo network. This allows the user to configure their choice of any browser rather than requiring a change to Opera." (Review)
Best Free Antivirus for Linux

  • ClamTK Virus Scanner

    ClamTK Virus Scanner is a graphical user interface for ClamAV and designed to be an easy-to-use, on-demand scanner running on Linux systems.

    "I thought Linux doesn't need antivirus protection?" It's true that you may not need it, but this program is more geared for users interested in scanning files prior to sending them to users of other operating systems than Linux.
Best Free Firewall for Linux

  • GufwGufw

    Gufw is a graphical user interface for UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), and as the name implies, an easy-to-use firewall for Ubuntu, Linux Mint and other Linux systems, with support for setting up rules such as allowing or blocking applications, incoming and outgoing services, common P2P or individual IP/ports, with options for logging and showing notifications.

  • Firestarter

    A complete firewall tool for Linux, allows for users to create a firewall with a wizard, open and close ports with a few clicks, completes with a real-time hit monitor.

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by Anonymous on 8. April 2010 - 18:12  (47251)

Multifunctional program
ubuntu tweak
Cleaning, simple adding ppa sources for various programs, configuring gnome for ubuntu
by Anonymous on 8. April 2010 - 21:53  (47264)

ubuntu-tweak.com
by Anonymous on 21. April 2010 - 15:23  (48138)

use vlc player
it has got the option "open directory" under file menu
by HeWhoRocks on 12. May 2010 - 15:06  (49655)

Hi jojoyee.
My top pick on B/F Music Creation (LMMS) is an excellent Linux/cross platform app that could go on your list:)
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-music-software.htm
by Jojoyee on 12. May 2010 - 15:39  (49657)

Thanks for the heads up. LMMS is on the list now :)
by wuxia1911 on 19. May 2010 - 4:10  (49921)

Vuze is not a good bittorrent client. It eats up a lot of ram, is bloated with unecessary features, and is now blocked on many private trackers such as what.cd and waffles.fm. Transmission and rtorrent are better clients for linux. Plus vuze has annoying ads.
by mistywindow on 19. June 2010 - 1:30  (52441)

I recently investigated all the free Linux HTML editors. I ended up with Quanta Plus. It's outstanding, with PHP support and a preview function.

Not to be confused with its ancestor, Quanta Gold, which is cross-platform but obsolete and commercial.

:)
by Anonymous on 19. June 2010 - 12:43  (52457)

Firestarter is no longer maintained or recommended by those in the know.

Use either ufw, or if you need a GUI, GUFW.
by rik on 19. June 2010 - 14:35  (52464)

Well, those in the know, know, that all of these are just front ends to the low level IPTABLES. So, if makes no difference what you use.

Rik, Category Editor Best Free Windows 7 / Vista 64 bit Software and Site Technical Support (that means CentOS, etc)
by Anonymous on 24. June 2010 - 18:51  (53025)

Nice article, CD/DVD burning tool, you mentioned imgburn (windows based)and brasero. do you know there is a tool called K3B performs even better than Nero, By the way thanks for the useful info to new comers to Linux.
by Jojoyee on 25. June 2010 - 13:27  (53106)

Thanks for your kind comments. K3b is a good application and will be included in the next update soon.
by p.rajmax (not verified) on 18. August 2010 - 15:38  (56311)

if possible can you suggest me a mobile tracking application for linux ..it's the 4th time i lost my cell phone and unable to trece...... i m presently in india......if possible help me .......
by humpty (not verified) on 7. September 2010 - 2:50  (57376)

I tried ClamTK and it's full of bugs. I'm using Avast Free for Linux. Just follow these instructions http://www.liberiangeek.net/2010/07/antivirus-software-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx/ to get around a bug in the updates.
by Fred Mertz (not verified) on 29. September 2010 - 2:44  (58614)

Chandler... ????
You're recommending software that can't even be installed on the last two full digit versions of Ubuntu. How exactly is it we're supposed to take your suggestions seriously?
by Anupam on 29. September 2010 - 4:05  (58617)

Then don't!!

If there is a mistake, point it out, or you have got suggestions, give them. But do so in the right way. The way you are doing this, is not correct. Next time, such comments will be deleted.
by MidnightCowboy on 29. September 2010 - 7:38  (58628)

Oh what a joy it must be to be "smart". The local Linux club here has a lot of folks still with 8.04 who have no intentions of changing. Guess they'll be happy at least.
by Jojoyee on 29. September 2010 - 12:38  (58639)

It's a pity that the Debian package at the developer's site has not been updated to keep up with the latest version of Ubuntu. That said, some at Ubuntu Forums have reported to get it to work on Ubuntu 10.04. See http://ohioloco.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=9509051
by syntax_error on 30. September 2010 - 0:01  (58675)

Which parts of this page have just been updated?
by Jojoyee on 30. September 2010 - 4:43  (58692)

That's a good question Syntax_error. Links to the recently udpated items are now provided at the top of the Category Index table.
by Martin Baselier (not verified) on 7. October 2010 - 14:12  (59148)

An excellent list, there were even some applications I did not know of. A few additions:

Ex Falso:
Easily rename/move your mp3's based on the tags. I usually first change the tags with picard, and then place them in my music directory, on /artist/year_album/track-tracname. It's an incredibly flexible program which can even omit tags in the name if they're missing, suppose the year of the album is missing, you could just tell it to use only the album title.

Transmission:
A small, yet fully featured torrent client. Small system load and it can do anything you'd want: add more trackers, limit upload/download speed (on demand and scheduled), select the files you want to download, change priority of individual files/folders, block specific IP addresses (by using a remotely maintained block list), use encrypted transfers, etc.

Geekbox also might be worth a try:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/geexbox-lightweight-media-system
It's supposed to be a very light weighted multimedia system, not as fully featured as XBMC, but it can be easily used from a live usb stick.
by joinfree (not verified) on 16. October 2010 - 15:14  (59635)

Good stuff. Is there a generic scanner driver for ubuntu/linux Os? I have flat bed scanner but unable to connect because there is no valid driver support.
by Jojoyee on 19. December 2010 - 14:49  (62930)

Thanks for your good suggestion Martin. Transmission is now included in the list.

Ex Falso has not been added in the list as Kid3 seems to be much better in terms of tags support including lyrics and album art as well as other editing features.

Sorry I'm replying to your post later than expected as I've just got a chance to take a look at GeeXboX, which is not an application but an OS that can boot as a LiveCD. I'll need to check out more on this software.
by Jojoyee on 19. December 2010 - 15:45  (62932)

If you've not got a solution, please check if this guide is helpful to you.
by wdhpr on 10. December 2011 - 2:31  (64194)

When using ImgBurn with Ubuntu I can create the ISO but I'm unable to access my cd/dvd drive. Anyone have this problem?

*Update* Turns out the problem was my CD drive itself. Replaced my CD/DVD drive and ImageBurn works flawlessly. ImageBurn is also my favorite burner when using Windows.
by famewolf (not verified) on 20. January 2011 - 2:19  (64876)

For those who preferred Amarok 1.4 over the new amarok 2.0..a lookalike named "Clementine" has been created. It should really get a mention.

Most of the newer distro's are switching from Openoffice to Libreoffice. A quick google will give specifics as to why. Libreoffice is a fork of the original openoffice project.
by Jojoyee on 20. January 2011 - 16:07  (64911)

Thanks Famewolf for mentioning Clementine. It's now in the list.

As for LibreOffice, it's discussed in our forum thread here. This product will be added in the list once the developer has released a final version. Currently is an rc and not yet "production-ready".

[Update: The final version of LibreOffice has been released and available for download at the developer's site. This new office suite is now included in the list. Give it a try.]
by Panzer (not verified) on 1. February 2011 - 8:39  (65615)

Look what cm0nster said about Clementine:

My first experience with Clementine was not a pleasant one ...

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-free-music-players-and-organizers.htm
by Jojoyee on 2. February 2011 - 3:10  (65674)

You're spot on Panzer. Taking its place now is Rhythmbox to reflect the recent update in the review of the software category.
by New Student (not verified) on 8. February 2011 - 19:44  (66054)

I've gone back to school this semester and find I will need to install Linux on a spare machine so I can do homework at home. I'm taking a compiler class so I just need Linux, a C compiler, lex and yac. What would you suggest?
I haven't touched Linux in about 15 years and I haven't taken classes in over 10 years so can you suggest a good C tutorial to bring me up to speed? (I never was strong in C anyway.)
Thanks.
by famewolf (not verified) on 14. February 2011 - 0:38  (66385)

Did anyone actually try the clementine player under LINUX which is what this thread is supposed to be about? The review pointed to was from someone trying the windows version. Plenty of apps have issues when being ported from one os to another.