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. Packages in DEB and RPM format are also available.
busyhot
Panel applet to monitor processor load and temperature in real time.
dkopp
Backup files to DVD±R/RW. Full or incremental backup with full or incremental verification. Specify included and excluded directories and files using a GUI browser. Report disk/DVD differences at summary, directory, or file level. Save job file for repeated use.
findwild
Find file paths/names/contents matching wildcard patterns. Use multiple wildcards in search criteria. Search files found in a prior search (narrow the search). Recall and re-use 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, tone-mapping, red-eye removal, sharpen, trim, rotate, noise removal, artful transformations, tag editing and searching.
galaxy
Stellar simulation. 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. Measure scalability of processor cores and OS services. Measure multi-thread throughput of CPU, cache, memory and disk. Measure overheads for mutex locks, threads and subprocesses.
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. Save or print the finished layout.
ukopp
Copy files to a USB stick or other disk media. Copies only new and modified files and is therefore fast. Specify directories or files to include or exclude at any level. Save job file for repeated use. Report differences at summary, directory, or file level. Optionally retain old file versions in the backup for a specified time or version count.
watsup
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.
