Free Software and Application News for GNU/Linux

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 25, 2023

• FOSS Weekly #23.34: Ubuntu 23.10 Features, Bodhi Linux 7, Useful Shortcuts and More

  Several new releases this week. You also get to see what's coming to Ubuntu 23.10 in this edition of the FOSS Weekly.

• Omni-Notes: Free and Powerful Note-taking App For Android

  Omni-Notes is an incredibly powerful open-source note-taking application for Android that is both smart and simple. It boasts a clean and simple Material Design interface and is packed with a plethora of smart features.

• 12 Material-Inspired Icon Themes for Your Linux Desktop

  What is a Linux desktop if it ain’t filled with eye candy?

• Flying Carpet: File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows

  Flying Carpet is a highly efficient and intuitive application that has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals and businesses alike.

• Peter Czanik: Systemd-journald vs. syslog-ng

  Even if most people ask me to compare systemd-journald vs. syslog-ng, I would say that they complement each other. Systemd-journald excels at collecting local log messages, including those of various system services. The focus of syslog-ng is on central log collection and forwarding the logs to a wide variety of destinations after processing and filtering. Combining the two gives you the most flexibility.

  Systemd-journald

  The focus of systemd-journald (from now on: journald) is local log collection. It can collect not just logs sent by applications, but it also collects service logs: messages emitted by various services started by systemd. Previously there was no standardized and easy way of collecting these messages.

  Another major difference is that instead of text files, logs are collected into a message journal, a database file for log files. It stores not just a date and a message, but many name-value pairs to provide extra context for the log message. These databases can be queried using the journalctl command.

  Recently central log collection became available for journald. Central log collection is not a built-in feature of journald, you have to install some extra utilities for journal forwarding. The collected logs can be searched and viewed using journalctl.

• Peter Czanik: Systemd-journald vs. syslog-ng

  Even if most people ask me to compare systemd-journald vs. syslog-ng, I would say that they complement each other. Systemd-journald excels at collecting local log messages, including those of various system services. The focus of syslog-ng is on central log collection and forwarding the logs to a wide variety of destinations after processing and filtering. Combining the two gives you the most flexibility.

• 12 Useful Free and Open Source JavaScript Web Frameworks

  Our recommended free and open source JavaScript web frameworks.

• Awesome Linux Game Tools: GOverlay

  GOverlay is a GUI tool used to manage MangoHud, vkBasalt and ReplaySorcery on Linux.

• Gambling Blockers for Linux Devices Explained

  Reputable gambling operators expand their influence on users of this open-source OS and provide numerous benefits.

• MM-Wiki: Open-source Free Enterprise Wiki with Golang

  MM-Wiki is a lightweight software for enterprise knowledge sharing and team collaboration. It allows for quick building of a Wiki and team knowledge sharing platform. With easy deployment and user-friendly features, it helps teams create a collaborative environment for document management and information sharing.

• Outerbridge: Free Low-code Chain-based Web Apps Automation Tool (Open-source)

  Outerbridge is a unique workflow automation application that offers low code/no code solutions. It is a platform that aims to integrate both on-chain and off-chain applications, making it an innovative solution in the market.

• Foswiki: Open-source Wiki Engine for Teams, Communities, and Enterprise

  Foswiki is a powerful Enterprise wiki solution that offers a wide range of features which are designed to help you create, organize, and share your company's knowledge.

• SpiderFoot: Self-hosted Open-source Intelligence Automation (OSINT) Tool

  SpiderFoot automates OSINT for threat intelligence and mapping your attack surface.

• Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Photos

  Google Photos lets you store your images in the cloud for convenient access from anywhere. What are the best open source alternatives?