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13 Popular #Software That Feel Like #OpenSource But They Are Not
#Obsidian: Personal knowledge base
#Termius: Modern SSH client
#MobaXterm: Accessing Linux from Windows
#Warp: AI-terminal
#DockerDesktop: Easy container management
#VSCode
#Discord: Developer community hub
#Vivaldi: alternative browser
#VMWare Workstation
#Ukuu: Easy kernel management on Ubuntu
#Plex: Media server
#Tailscale
#SnapStore: Open front, closed backend
#Steam: The backbone of Linux gaming
https://itsfoss.com/popular-software-open-source-feel/

13 Popular Software That Feel Like Open Source But They Are Not

From VS Code to Docker Desktop, here’s a list of software often mistaken as open source by Linux users, with open alternatives for each.

It's FOSS

Andreas Moor Dec 11

Moderne Paketformate und Container auf dem Linux-Desktop: Flatpak, Snap, AppImage und OCI-Container im Alltag eines Admins

Als Systemadministrator oder Power-User stehst du heute vor einer deutlich komplexeren Landschaft der Softwareverteilung als noch vor ein paar Jahren. Klassische Paketformate wie .rpm und .deb sind weiterhin die Grundlage jeder Linux-Distribution, werden aber zunehmend von universellen Formaten wie Flatpak, Snap und AppImage ergänzt, während OCI-Container mit Werkzeugen wie Podman oder Docker auch auf dem Desktop Einzug halten. Für dich bedeutet das: Du musst verstehen, wie diese Formate […]

https://andreas-moor.de/moderne-paketformate-und-container-auf-dem-linux-desktop-flatpak-snap-appimage-und-oci-container-im-alltag-eines-admins/

DWD Dec 3

Looks like api.snapcraft.io will be removed from the blocklist in the near future:

https://github.com/RPiList/specials/issues/2252#issuecomment-3604485387

The #malware has been remove from the #snapstore (I've checked the store pages and snap download <pkg>)

https://forum.snapcraft.io/t/report-of-fake-crypto-wallet-exodus-snap-s/49161/10?u=dwd

#Snapcraft #Ubuntu #Linux

api.snapcraft.io on our Phishing List · Issue #2252 · RPiList/specials

This is just a summary for our international users: Phishing Malware has been reported to be distributed via api.snapcraft.io: https://x.com/smica83/status/1993341622420201564 https://bazaar.abuse....

GitHub

JCM Nov 23

After (finally) drawing a shitty logo for it, Wafbuntu is now finally available on the OpenStore and the Snap Store :D

https://next.open-store.io/app/wafbuntu-client.jcm/
https://snapcraft.io/wafbuntu

Not sure if anyone will ever use it, but it is out there now!

#Wafrn-client #Ubuntu-Touch #Snapcraft #Snap-Store #OpenStore #wohooo #yaaaaay

Wafbuntu

A simple, unofficial Wafrn client for Ubuntu Touch.

OpenStore

G'MIC 🎩🐯Oct 20

Apparently, G'MIC is now available on the Snap Store! I'm not a big fan of Snap, but if it helps users install G'MIC more easily, that’s definitely great news! 👍

▶️ https://github.com/canonical/gimp-plugins-gmic-snap

#Gmic #Gimp #SnapStore

GitHub - canonical/gimp-plugins-gmic-snap: Content Producer Snap of G'MIC GIMP Plugins

Content Producer Snap of G'MIC GIMP Plugins. Contribute to canonical/gimp-plugins-gmic-snap development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub

Marco Giannini

Oct 19

GIMP rilascia un nuovo pacchetto Snap ufficiale
#gimp #snapcraft #SnapStore #linux #Ubuntu #UnoLinux
GIMP ha annunciato il lancio di un nuovo formato di pacchetto ufficiale Snap, distribuito direttamente dal loro sistema di integrazione continua (CI).

https://www.marcosbox.com/2025/10/19/gimp-rilascia-un-nuovo-pacchetto-snap-ufficiale/ @opensource

GIMP rilascia un nuovo pacchetto Snap ufficiale - Marco's Box

GIMP ha annunciato il lancio di un nuovo formato di pacchetto ufficiale Snap, distribuito direttamente dal loro sistema di integrazione continua (CI).

Marco's Box

Gavin May 3, 2025

There's an app in the #Ubuntu #snapstore called Borg ER-3. The logo is a picture of Wales, but upside down... #LinuxDiscoveries

Vitalii Koshura Feb 22, 2025

#BOINC nightly build is now available as a #Snapcraft package in the 'edge' channel of @Canonical #SnapStore: https://snapcraft.io/boinc

#DistributedComputing #VolunteerComputing #GridComputing #CitizenScience

Install BOINC Manager on Linux | Snap Store

Get the latest version of BOINC Manager for Linux - BOINC lets you help cutting-edge science research using your computer.

Snapcraft

Ubuntu Linux | Suomi Oct 24, 2024

🎬 Valtava video käsissä ja haluat siitä vain pienen osion jakoon laadusta tinkimättä? LOSSLESSCUT 🎞️ ✂️

LosslessCut on kuin se kätevä sveitsiläinen linkkari videojupinoihin.

◉Haluttu osio talteen isosta videosta
◉Yhdistä monta eri videota yhdeksi
◉Lisää erillinen ääniraita
◉Lisää tekstitykset
◉...nopeasti ilman enkoodausta
◉Häviötön; videon laatu pysyy samana

👉 https://snapcraft.io/losslesscut

#LosslessCut #Snap #SnapStore #Ubuntu #Suomi #video #muokkaus #editointi #Linux #ohjelmistot #sovellukset