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Teradata VantageCloud Enterprise is a data analytics platform for performing advanced analytics on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.VantageCloud is the complete cloud analytics and data platform, delivering harmonized data and Trusted AI for all. Built for performance, flexibility, and openness, VantageCloud enables organizations to unify diverse data sources, run complex analytics, and deploy AI models—all within a single, scalable platform.
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Skim
A PDF Reader and Note-taker for OS X
Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF, but is also great for viewing any PDF file. Skim requires OS X 10.10 or higher.">
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Xournal++
A handwriting notetaking software with PDF annotation support
Xournal++ (/ˌzɚnl̟ˌplʌsˈplʌs/) is an open-source and cross-platform note-taking software that is fast, flexible, and functional. A modern rewrite and a more feature-rich version of the wonderful Xournal program. Support for pressure-sensitive stylus and drawing tablets (Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen, etc.) Robust and customizable pen, highlighter and eraser tools, allowing you to write how you want to write. Use layers to make complex notes that are still pleasant to work with. Keep track of the notes by using page previews. Add images and create various shapes, from circles to splines to axis. Snap objects to rectangular grid or degrees of rotation. Create anything from differential equations to electrical circuits or the structural formula of molecules using our built-in LaTeX editor. Customize your toolbar to create a new layout, tailor-made for you. -
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A simple notepad-like text editor with many features. It is designed to be a small and fast.
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Notepad Next
A cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++
A cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++. Though the application overall is stable and usable, it should not be considered safe for critically important work. There are numerous bugs and half-working implementations. Pull requests are greatly appreciated. Windows packages are available as an installer or a stand-alone zip file on the release page. The installer provides additional components such as an auto-updater and Windows context menu integration. -
Cloud data warehouse to power your data-driven innovationBigQuery Studio provides a single, unified interface for all data practitioners of various coding skills to simplify analytics workflows from data ingestion and preparation to data exploration and visualization to ML model creation and use. It also allows you to use simple SQL to access Vertex AI foundational models directly inside BigQuery for text processing tasks, such as sentiment analysis, entity extraction, and many more without having to deal with specialized models.
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Digital Clock 4
beautiful customizable clock with plugins
Very customizable beautiful clock. There are 2 versions exist (they may co-exist): - Digital Clock 4 - discontinued, not recommended - Digital Clock 5 - current version, replacement for Digital Clock 4 Digital Clock 4 final version is 4.7.9 Digital Clock 5 current version is 5.1.7 Nothing special is required to start using this clock. Just launch it and enjoy! When it starts, apart from the clock itself, a small tray icon appears. This tray icon can be used to call the clock configuration dialog. Also this dialog can be called using clock context menu. Sources (v5) are hosted on GitHub: https://github.com/Kolcha/DigitalClock5 You can create your own skin! See this link for details: https://sourceforge.net/p/digitalclock4/wiki/How%20to%20create%20skin/ NOTE: do NOT download any .rar or .exe files marked as my software, these files are NOT made by me and I'm not responsible for their content -
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Gnaural
Entrain your brain!
A programmable audio generator intended as an aural aid to meditation, implementing the binaural beat principle as described in Gerald Oster's Oct. 1973 Scientific American article "Auditory Beats in the Brain." -
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Deskflow
Share a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers
Deskflow is a lightweight productivity tool designed to streamline window and workspace management. It features hotkey-driven app launching, workspace switching, window snapping, search快捷启动, and minimal UI. Built with modern frameworks (likely Electron or Qt) and geared toward power users wanting efficient workflow control. -
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Joplin
Open source note taking and to-do app with synchronization
Joplin is a free and open source note-taking and to-do application that can handle a large number of notes in Markdown format, organize them into notebooks and synchronize them with various cloud services. All notes can also be copied, tagged, searched and modified directly from the app or through your own text editor. Notes that are exported from Evernote can be imported into Joplin, be it formatted content, resources, complete metadata or plain Markdown files. When notes are synchronized with cloud services, notebooks, tags and other metadata can easily be moved, inspected or backed up as plain text files. Supported cloud services include Nextcloud, OneDrive, Dropbox and WebDAV. Joplin is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android, with three types: desktop, mobile and terminal. All of them have similar user interfaces and can be synchronized with each other. -
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Joplin Desktop Linux Package
Repo with Joplin Desktop pre-built packages for Debian/Ubuntu
This is a repository containing the deb package of a pre-built version of Joplin Desktop for Debian/Ubuntu. It should work on latest LTS releases and up. For more info and reporting issues, please visit the source repo.">
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Cloud-based observability solution that helps businesses track and manage workload and performance on a unified dashboard.Monitor everything you run in your cloud without compromising on cost, granularity, or scale. groundcover is a full stack cloud-native APM platform designed to make observability effortless so that you can focus on building world-class products. By leveraging our proprietary sensor, groundcover unlocks unprecedented granularity on all your applications, eliminating the need for costly code changes and development cycles to ensure monitoring continuity.
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Xournal is a GTK+/Gnome application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus on Tablet PCs and other platforms. It aims to provide superior graphical quality (subpixel resolution) and overall functionality.
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Alfresco Community Edition
Open Source Enterprise Content Management ECM
The open source Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software that handles any type of content, allowing users to easily share and collaborate on content. -
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ShareX
Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool
ShareX is a lightweight free and open source program that allows you to capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. ShareX offers numerous methods of capture including full screen, monitor, freehand and so much more. It also features plenty of customizable after-capture tasks and supports more than 80 different image, text, and file hosting services, as well as many URL shortening and sharing services. -
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LKY Office Tools
Automate downloading, installing, and activating Office versions
LKY_OfficeTools is an open‑source, green (ad‑free), and safe .NET tool that automates downloading, installing, and activating legitimate Microsoft Office versions. It provides both console and GUI (Mocreak) versions for seamless, one‑click Office deployment. Supports optional components installation: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher, Teams, OneDrive, Skype, etc. Detects system architecture and downloads matching Office builds. Supports at least 43 UI languages and multiple installation methods (online or local). -
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TagSpaces
TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging
TagSpaces is a free, no vendor lock-in, open source application for organizing, annotating and managing local files with the help of tags. It features advanced note taking functionalities and some capabilities of to-do apps. The application is available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android. We provide a web clipper extension for Firefox, Edge and Chrome for easy collecting of online content in the form of local files. File and folder management - TagSpaces provides a convenient user interface for browsing, viewing and man files and folders. The application supports two ways for tagging files. The default one embeds the tags directly in the name of the file, the other one uses a so called sidecar files for persisting the tags. The search functionality supports fuzzy functionality and can filter your locations for files and folders containing one or more tags. -
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Makagiga
To-do manager, notepad, RSS reader...
Makagiga is an open-source, easy-to-use, portable application for doing a variety of tasks, such as todo listing, text editing, or RSS reading. Plugins are used to implement its various capabilities. -
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Notes
Note taking application, write down your thoughts.
Notes is an open source, cross-platform note-taking application. Write down your thoughts with ease, and always have them with you with this simple, streamlined app. -
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Notable
The Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck
Notes are written in Markdown, plus you can write KaTeX expressions, Mermaid diagrams and more, check out our Markdown cheatsheet. Notable provides a very powerful Markdown editor, it's the same one VS Code uses in fact, so features like multi-cursors, a minimap and best-in-class syntax highlighting are built-in. Notes and attachments are simply stored on your disk, this is extremely portable and powerful: you could edit your notes via a third-party editor on mobile, have them synchronized via Dropbox, use Git, run a regex-based search and replace etc. A dark theme is also available. In the future support for custom themes will be added as well. Zen mode provides a minimalistic editing and reading experience, hiding everything that's not necessary. Notable is also keyboard friendly, has a quick open window, and we'll soon add a command palette too, so you won't have to click any buttons if you don't want to. -
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GloboNote
Create sticky notes, to-do list, journals & reminders all in one app
GloboNote is a free and easy to use desktop note taking application. It lets you create sticky notes, to-do lists, journals, reminders and other notes in one place. There are no limits to the number of sticky notes you can create. Notes can be organize by groups and search using the search tool. GloboNote can be run in any OS that has Java 8 installed. -
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Osmo is a handy personal organizer, which includes calendar, tasks manager, address book and notes modules. It was designed to be a small, easy to use and good looking PIM tool to help to manage personal information.
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Atuin
Magical shell history
Atuin is a modern shell history replacement tool and CLI utility that records all your shell commands in a SQLite database alongside contextual metadata. It offers encrypted sync across devices, full-text search, usage statistics, and a desktop application to run executable runbooks as native documents. -
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Laverna
JavaScript note taking application with Markdown editor
Laverna has a simple and robust markdown editor, which can help you write faster than ever before with our live markdown preview. The editor can be switched to distraction free mode where you can focus solely on writing notes. Make your notes available on any device with your Dropbox & RemoteStorage account. You can make your notes available only to you by enabling encryption. Keep simple to do lists organized in notes and notebooks. You can manage your notes without ever lifting your hands from your keyboard. Keep snippets of code to have access to them anytime and anywhere. Do you prefer to stay anonymous? You do not need to go through registration process to start using Laverna. You can export your notes from Laverna and import them back anytime. You are not tied to using it forever. Every line of code can be reviewed on GitHub and is available under MPL-2.0 license. -
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Stretchly
The break time reminder app
Stretchly is a cross-platform open-source app that reminds you to take breaks when working on your computer. When you run Stretchly for the first time, you are presented with a Welcome window that allows you to change the language, review the preferences, view the online tutorial or simply continue with the default preferences. Stretchly itself lives in your tray, only displaying a reminder window from time to time, which contains an idea for a break. By default, there is a 20 second Mini Break every 10 minutes and a 5 minute Long Break every 30 minutes (after 2 Mini Breaks). You'll be notified 10 seconds before a Mini Break (and 30 seconds before a Long Break) so that you can prepare to pause your work. When a break starts, you can postpone it once for 2 minutes (Mini Breaks) or 5 minutes (Long Breaks). Then, after a specific time interval passes, you can skip the break. Both actions are available by clicking on the link at the bottom of window. -
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IT Tools
Collection of handy online tools for developers, with great UX
It‑tools is a web-based collection of developer-friendly utility tools featuring a polished user experience—accessible via the online portal it‑tools.tech, and self-hostable via Docker. TypeScript cannot handle type information for .vue imports by default, so we replace the tsc CLI with vue-tsc for type checking. In editors, we need TypeScript Vue Plugin (Volar) to make the TypeScript language service aware of .vue types. If the standalone TypeScript plugin doesn't feel fast enough to you, Volar has also implemented a Take Over Mode that is more performant. -
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Meditate app
Meditate app originally from vtrifonov with reduced functionality
A Garmin Connect IQ meditation app (originally from vtrifonov) that tracks as an activity the heart rate and provides vibration alerts for Garmin Forerunner 235. Meditation sessions from 5min to 30min with longer vibration at the end and small blip every 5min. Summary stats at the end of the session. Meditate app originally from vtrifonov with reduced functionality, vibration notification, and fixed session times to fit in Garmin Forerunner 235 watch. -
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Omni-Notes
Free and powerful note-taking application
Omni-Notes is a powerful open-source note-taking application for Android designed to be both smart and simple. It has a clean and simple Material Design interface and is packed with plenty of smart features. These include image, audio and generic file attachment, a To-do list, Google Now integration, numerous widgets and so much more. Omni-Notes takes note-taking to a whole new level, making it more convenient and integrated. It's an ideal note-taking application particularly for old Android phones without such apps, giving users an updated look and experience when taking down notes.
Open Source Productivity Software Guide
Open source productivity software is an increasingly popular type of program that allows users to create and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and other types of content. Open source software is released in a public forum with a free license, allowing anyone to use it for any purpose without requiring payment or registration. This means that the user can modify the code as needed and even redistribute the program provided they include the same license terms.
The most common type of open source productivity software includes office suites such as LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Apache OpenOffice (which are considered forks of Oracle’s original Java-based Openoffice), and Calligra – all of which provide word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs. There are also specialized applications such as image editors like GIMP or Inkscape for creating graphic designs; project management tools like Redmine or ProjectLibre; software development platforms such as Eclipse and NetBeans; wiki-like content creation systems including MediaWiki; web-building programs like Joomla. and WordPress; educational applications like Moodle; databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL; and countless other open-source applications available on sites such as SourceForge or GitHub.
Since these programs are open source there is no cost associated with obtaining them so businesses can cut down on their IT costs by taking advantage of this free alternative. The rapid rate at which new technologies are being introduced into the workplace has made it difficult for many businesses to keep up with licensing costs associated with proprietary software so open source solutions offer an affordable way to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. Furthermore due to its open nature developers from around the world can easily collaborate on projects from anywhere making it easier than ever before to develop commercial grade applications under budget constraints while still maintaining high quality standards.
Features of Open Source Productivity Software
- Document Editing: Open source productivity software provides the ability to create, edit, and collaborate on documents in a variety of formats. This includes word processing applications such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Libre Office Writer.
- Spreadsheet Applications: Open source productivity applications also provide the capability to create and edit spreadsheets and charts with programs like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apache OpenOffice Calc.
- Presentation Software: A variety of open source presentation packages are available that allow users to create powerful presentations using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Impress from Libre Office.
- Data Management Tools: Open source data management tools enable users to store their files securely online in a cloud-based environment or locally on their own computer. Examples include Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive from Microsoft.
- Project Management Software: Project management software allows teams to track progress on specific projects by managing tasks collaboratively with tools such as Asana and Trello.
- Email Client: An email client is an application that enables users to manage multiple email accounts from one unified interface. Popular open source options include Mozilla Thunderbird, Geary Mail Client for Linux systems, and Claws Mail for Windows systems.
Types of Open Source Productivity Software
- Office Suites: These open source productivity tools provide applications that let users create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other related tasks. The suite of applications typically consists of office-oriented components such as a word processor, spreadsheet program, presentation program, database management system, and more.
- Task Management Software: Many task management tools allow users to organize their workloads into small chunks by assigning due dates and setting priority levels. They often include features such as subtask creation, collaboration with colleagues or clients on projects and deadlines, reminders when deadlines are approaching or tasks have been completed. Some also incorporate project-tracking features to keep track of progress over time.
- Calendar Software: Calendar software helps users organize their schedules by displaying events in different views (e.g., day, week, month). This type of tool typically includes features such as the ability to create multiple calendars; share and add events to others’ calendars; color code tasks according to importance; set reminders for upcoming tasks; add notes with additional information about events; view past activities/tasks/events; and filter through calendar items using customizable filters.
- Digital Note Taking Apps/Software: These apps/software enable users to take notes quickly without having to write them down on paper or type them out in a text editor. They can easily store ideas for later retrieval in an organized fashion and are also great for collaborating with teammates or keeping brainstorming sessions organized. Note taking apps may offer features such as text formatting options (bold/italicize), drag-and-drop photo insertion into notes, voice recording integration and audio capture capabilities while taking notes on webpages or PDFs documents.
- Project Management Tools: Project management tools help teams work together on specific projects efficiently by tracking individual tasks within the project timeline and providing insights into the progress made towards completion at any given point in time. This type of software is often used for larger projects that require coordination between multiple departments or teams working collaboratively from different regions around the world as well as for smaller internal projects within a single team who need better visibility into their workflow processes. Features commonly found in project management tools include task assignment systems, resource allocation functionality across team members working simultaneously on one project, budget tracking capabilities across various phases of the project timeline along with built-in analytics that help managers make informed decisions based on data facts instead of assumptions alone.
Open Source Productivity Software Advantages
- Cost: One of the primary benefits of open source productivity software is that it is free to use. This means that users can save a lot of money compared to buying commercial software, as well as save time by not having to purchase and install the software.
- Flexibility and Customization: Open source productivity software allows users to customize the features and functions according to their own needs. This makes it easier for users to tailor the software to fit their specific workflow and process requirements.
- Security & Reliability: Many open source productivity software products are highly secure and reliable, which means they are less vulnerable to malicious attacks or data loss. As such, this type of software can help businesses protect sensitive information and maintain an efficient workflow without compromising security.
- Scalability & Interoperability: With open source productivity software, businesses can easily scale up or down depending on their changing needs. Moreover, due to its ability to interoperate with other compatible applications, this type of software allows users to integrate multiple systems together into one powerful system, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing costs in the long run.
- Community Support: Since open source projects are created by a community of developers who share a common goal, there is usually an active online support network available for troubleshooting issues or obtaining answers about new features or how-to guides. This helps ensure that any issues are resolved quickly as possible so that businesses can continue running smoothly with minimal disruption in service.
Types of Users That Use Open Source Productivity Software
- Home Users: Individuals who use open source productivity software in their everyday life to manage tasks, create documents and presentations, and stay organized.
- Business Professionals: Those who use open source productivity software for work-related tasks such as creating reports, managing projects, and communicating with colleagues.
- Educators: Teachers and students alike who benefit from free access to open source tools like word processors, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and more.
- Developers: Programmers and other tech-savvy individuals looking to customize existing open source software or to create their own.
- Graphic Designers: Open source applications can provide the same powerful features as proprietary software without the high price tag.
- Small Business Owners: Whether it's for keeping track of finances or creating marketing materials, small business owners often turn to low-cost (or free) open source applications as a way of getting the most bang for their buck.
- Nonprofits & Charities: Nonprofits often have limited budgets and rely on open source solutions in order to stay productive while keeping costs low.
How Much Does Open Source Productivity Software Cost?
Open source productivity software is free to use. Open source software is created and maintained by a community of developers who freely give their time and effort to improve the product. There are no upfront costs associated with using open source software, but some companies may offer professional support or hosting services for a fee. Additionally, if you require customization or advanced features, you may need to hire a developer to add them in for you. Generally speaking, however, open source productivity software is completely free to download and use without any monetary cost.
What Software Does Open Source Productivity Software Integrate With?
There are many types of software that can integrate with open source productivity software. This includes operating systems like Linux, databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, communication tools such as Asterisk and Jabber, development tools such as Eclipse and NetBeans, user interface design tools such as Glade and GTK+, network security solutions like Snort or OpenVPN, document processing programs like LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice, web servers like Apache or Lighttpd, system management tools like Puppet or Chef, programming languages like Python or Ruby on Rails, web browsers including Firefox and Chrome, version control systems like Subversion and Git, content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress, multimedia programs such as VLC media player and GIMP image editor. All these different types of software can be used to extend the capabilities of open source productivity applications for different purposes.
Trends Related to Open Source Productivity Software
- Increased Demand: With more businesses embracing digital transformation, open source productivity software has seen a surge in demand. Companies are increasingly recognizing the advantages of open source software, such as its cost-effectiveness and flexibility, which has led to a rise in usage.
- Improved Software Quality: Open source projects are typically community-driven, allowing for constant feedback from users. This helps developers make sure that their software is kept up to date with the latest features and bug fixes, resulting in improved software quality over time.
- Growing Options: As more developers turn to open source to create their own productivity tools, the number of options has grown exponentially. This makes it easier for users to find the right tool for their specific needs without having to pay for expensive proprietary software.
- Increased Security: Open source software is often seen as more secure than proprietary solutions due to the distributed nature of its development process. This means that any bugs or security flaws are quickly identified and fixed by the community, making open source productivity tools a safe choice for companies looking to protect their data.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Open source tools can help teams stay on the same page by providing an easily accessible platform where everyone can share documents and collaborate on projects in real time. This makes it easier for teams to stay organized and get work done faster.
How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Productivity Software
- Getting started with open source productivity software can be a great way for users to save money and increase their productivity. Open source software is free, which means anyone can use it without paying high prices for other software programs.
- The first step in getting started with open source productivity software is to determine what kind of project you are working on and what tools you need to complete it. Once you have identified the type of task you are trying to accomplish, start looking for available open source options that would work for your particular project. Popular choices are Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Krita and GIMP.
- Once you’ve decided on an appropriate application, download it onto your computer. Installation instructions will often come with the program, but if not there are many helpful guides online that can walk you through the installation process step-by-step. After the installation has completed, try out the features and get familiar with the interface. It may take some time before you become comfortable with how everything works but practice makes perfect.
- If this is your first time using open source software, it might be useful to look around online for resources that provide tutorials or “how-to” information about specific tasks or applications related to your project. There are also numerous user forums where people share their experiences and answer questions related to open source products like Apache OpenOffice or Krita. These communities can be a great resource when getting used to any type of new software program.
- Finally, keep up with updates as they become available; these often include bug fixes or added features that could enhance your workflow and make your experience even more productive. Good luck getting started on this journey - once you understand the basics of how open source productivity software works, I'm sure you'll find it much easier to navigate and use in order to complete all of your projects efficiently.