Linux Programs for Download
These are free programs licensed under the GNU General Public License. The download files include source code, a build script (make), and a user guide.
dkopp
Back-up disk files to DVD±R/RW. Performs a full or incremental backup and full or incremental verification. Specify included and excluded directories and files. Save these in a job file for repeated use. Report differences between disk and DVD at summary, directory, or file level. Recover selected files from DVD.
findwild
Search for file names or contents matching wildcard patterns. Multiple wildcards may be used in the search path, file name, and file content. Search the files found in a prior search. Recall and re-edit prior search criteria.
fotoxx
Edit digital photos. Includes a thumbnail image browser, color and contrast enhancement, HDR and panorama composites, red-eye removal, sharpen, trim, rotate, noise removal, 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 randomly distributed stars evolve into a spiral galaxy.
picpuz
Jigsaw puzzle. Divide an image into pieces (tens to hundreds), 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-equivalent media. It copies only files that are newer than existing copies, and is therefore quite fast. Specify directories or files to include or exclude at any level. Save in a job file for repeated use. Report differences between disk and backup at summary, directory, or file level. Optionally retain prior file versions 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 resources. Includes CPU, memory, page faults, disk I/O, network I/O. Topmost processes fitting within the window size are reported. 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.
