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Custom Print
Enrich OSM maps with additional information
Maperitive helps users create high-quality maps with additional information from OpenStreetMap data.
Matching Paint Job
Gimp and neural networks
Deep learning isn't just for industrial automation tasks. With a little help from Gimp and some special neural network tools, you can add color to your old black and white images.
Well Supported
Debian's long-term support experiment
The Debian project is extending its famous development process to offer long-term support.
Shrink It
Compress JPEG images with Lepton
Lepton lets you compress your photo files to make room for more.
House Radio
Z-Wave – Basics of wireless technology for the smart home
Z-Wave connects components in the smart home and ensures that remote commands from the control station take effect on real household appliances. We look at how it works, its range, the security of the protocol, and some basics that every Z-Waver should know.
Action
Five screencast programs tested
To make audiovisual content easy to understand, you can use screencast programs, of which Linux has a few.
Spam Stopper
Detecting spam users automatically with a neural network
Build a neural network that uncovers spam websites.
Party On
Mail-merged party invitations with gLabels
Add an individual touch to invitations or cards to help your event start with a bang.
Wrapped
Encrypt files and folders with TruPax 9
The TruPax tool specializes in encrypting small datasets to safeguard your data from prying eyes.
The Email Upgrade
Social networking the FOSS way
Forget email: Bitmessage harnesses the power of public key cryptography to create a decentralized, trustless P2P communications protocol. Messages are virtually impossible to spoof or tap.
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