Linux Programs for Download
These are free open source Linux programs licensed under the GNU General Public License. The download files include source code, a build script (make), and a user guide. Some installable packages are also available in DEB and RPM formats.
dkopp
Back-up disk files to DVD±R/RW. Make a full or incremental backup and a full or incremental verification. Specify included and excluded directories and files using a GUI navigator. Save in a job file for repeated use. Report differences between disk and DVD at summary, directory, or file level.
findwild
Search for file paths/names/contents matching wildcard patterns. Multiple wildcards may be used in all search criteria. Search the files found in a prior search (narrow the search). Recall and re-edit prior search criteria.
fotoxx
Edit digital photos and manage a large collection. Includes a thumbnail image browser, color and contrast enhancement, HDR and panorama composites, red-eye removal, sharpen, trim, rotate, noise removal, arty transformations, tag editing and searching.
galaxy
Stellar simulation program. Watch a few "stars" move around each-other, steered only by their mutual attractions, or watch thousands of random stars evolve into a spiral galaxy.
lbench
Multi-thread benchmark program. Test scalability of SMP (multi-core) processors for multi-thread applications. Test CPU, cache memory, main memory, disk I/O, mutex lock overhead, thread and process creation overheads.
picpuz
Jigsaw puzzle. Divide an image into puzzle-pieces, randomize, and put back together using the mouse.
printoxx
Select image files and add to a layout page. Add text of any size and font. Rearrange and resize images and text using the mouse. Print the finished layout.
ukopp
Copy files to a USB stick or other disk-like media. It copies only new and modified files and is therefore fast. Specify directories or files to include or exclude at any level. Save a job file for repeated use. Report differences between disk and backup at summary, directory, or file level. Optionally retain old file versions in the backup for a specified time or version count.
watsup
A system monitor utility. Real-time compact view of system resources and which top processes are using how much. Includes CPU, memory, page faults, disk I/O, network I/O. Topmost processes fitting within the window are reported. Filter processes by name or owner. Choose a process to kill using the mouse.
zfuncs
A collection of Linux and GTK utility functions used by the other applications in this list.
download page - Download files and install instructions are here.
recent changes - List of recent updates for the above programs.
linux opinion - Linux experience and opinions of the programmer.
contact - Programmer's e-mail address - report problems or ask questions here.
