Features
Light and Shadow
Convert RAW data with LightZone
The RAW format preserves the full splendor of digital image data. You can develop this material into a format for everyday use with LightZone.
Snapshot
Back up your systems with Mondo Rescue
A timely snapshot by Mondo Rescue puts a computer back on its feet after a system failure in just a few minutes.
Great Expectations
Fedora 22 released almost on time
Fedora 22 was released a week late, but it is seriously impressive with Gnome 3.16 and the new DNF package manager. Only the installer, Anaconda, might cause beginners a headache.
Pixelized
mtPaint makes painting easy
You can create pixel art in just a few mouse clicks with the paint program mtPaint, and it can even teach your works of art how to walk.
Get Back
Git-based backups with Kup
KDE's Kup tool uses Rsync and techniques from the Git version control environment for sophisticated backup with an easy GUI interface.
Orderly Situation
Simple backup with Back In Time
Despite the importance of backups, many users still view the process as too complicated and too inconvenient. Back In Time makes the unloved backup less terrifying.
Sound City
Exploring the Audacity 2.1 audio editor
The Audacity free audio editor is evolving from a hobby app into a professional sound tool.
Digital Incubator
A look at the Apache Software Foundation
Apache incubates hundreds of major software projects and brings together thousands of developers – all without ensuing chaos. How do they manage it?
In Step
Synchronizing data between computers and mobile devices using Syncthing
Syncthing is a free alternative to BitTorrent Sync for synchronizing data on computers and mobile devices.
Master Key
Keep access data secure with Cryptonify
Keep track of your login information for web services with Cryptonify.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
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Linux kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch
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Fedora 44 Now Gaming Ready
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