Nov 28, 2016 

Projects of the Week, November 28, 2016

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net:

LibreCAD
LibreCAD is an open-source cross-platform 2D CAD program, which is translated in over 30 languages. http://translate.librecad.org LibreCAD is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. License: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Source: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases Track the latest development: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/milestones https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/commits/master Create bug reports and feature requests: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues Get help: – http://forum.librecad.org – http://wiki.librecad.org
[ Download LibreCAD ]


slackel
Slackel is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and Salix. It is fully compatible with Slackware and Salix but the difference is that it includes the current version of Slackware. So Slackware users can benefit from Slackel repositories. It is available in three editions, KDE, Openbox and Fluxbox. Slackel disc images are offered in two different forms, Installation disc image and Live disc image. Slackel is developed in Greece by Dimitris Tzemos.
[ Download slackel ]


Wine
Wine is an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X and Unix. Wine provides both a development toolkit for porting Windows sources to Unix and a program loader, allowing many unmodified Windows binaries to run on x86-based Unixes.
[ Download Wine ]


DisplayCAL
DisplayCAL (formerly known as dispcalGUI) is a graphical user interface for the display calibration and profiling tools of Argyll CMS, an open source color management system. Calibrate and characterize your display devices using one of the many supported measurement instruments, with support for multi-display setups and a variety of available settings like customizable whitepoint, luminance, tone response curve as well as the option to create accurate look-up-table ICC profiles as well as some proprietary 3D LUT formats. Check the accuracy of profiles and 3D LUTs via measurements.
[ Download DisplayCAL ]


SynWrite add-ons
Collection of add-ons for SynWrite editor.
[ Download SynWrite add-ons ]


plantuml
PlantUml allows to quickly create some UML diagram using a simple textual description language.
[ Download plantuml ]


TrouSerS
TrouSerS – An open-source TCG Software Stack implementation.
[ Download TrouSerS ]


Berryboot Updated OS Images
This is the biggest list of OS images for Berryboot. All these images have been tested before public availability. The original OS images were downloaded from their respective official websites, I did not modified any data of the original nor converted OS images. I convert most of the OS images by using this method: http://www.berryterminal.com/doku.php/berryboot/adding_custom_distributions. RetroPie and others already have OS images for Berryboot, I just compress it and serve as a mirror. Fedora OS images were converted by using this tool: https://github.com/sjenning/rpi2-fedora-image-builder. I’m not part of the Berryboot project, I’m just a web developer with a Raspberry Pi 2. I cannot offer full support on these images. However, if you find any issue, please contact me and I’ll look into it. You can request OS images at: http://berryboot.alexgoldcheidt.com/request-os-images/
[ Download Berryboot Updated OS Images ]


VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt is a free disk encryption software brought to you by IDRIX (https://www.idrix.fr) and based on TrueCrypt 7.1a. It adds enhanced security to the algorithms used for system and partitions encryption making it immune to new developments in brute-force attacks. It also solves many vulnerabilities and security issues found in TrueCrypt. This enhanced security adds some delay ONLY to the opening of encrypted partitions without any performance impact to the application use phase. This is acceptable to the legitimate owner but it makes it much harder for an attacker to gain access to the encrypted data. All released files are PGP signed with key ID=0x54DDD393, available on key servers and downloadable at https://www.idrix.fr/VeraCrypt/VeraCrypt_PGP_public_key.asc VeraCrypt can mount TrueCrypt volumes. It also can convert them to VeraCrypt format. Documentation: https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/documentation FAQ : https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=FAQ
[ Download VeraCrypt ]

Nov 23, 2016 

“Community Choice” Project of the Month Vote – January 2017

The vote for January 2017 Community Choice SourceForge Project of the Month is now available, and will run until December 15, 2016 12:00 UTC.


MediathekView
Das Programm MediathekView durchsucht die Mediatheken verschiedener öffentlich-rechtlicher Sender (3Sat, ARD, ARTE, KiKa, MDR, ORF, SRF, ZDF etc.), lädt Beiträge daraus herunter oder spielt diese ab (mit VLC Media Player oder mit einem Programm eigener Wahl). Es können auch Sendereihen/Serien abonniert werden. Unterstützung Eine finanzielle Unterstützung für die Unkosten der Infrastruktur wird gerne angenommen 🙂 Auch Vorschläge für die weitere Entwicklung oder Hinweise auf Fehler werden gerne entgegengenommen. http://zdfmediathk.sourceforge.net/#donate Die Quelltexte gibt es hier: https://github.com/mediathekview
[ Download MediathekView ]


antiX-Linux
antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Testing for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.
[ Download antiX-Linux ]


DC++
This is a project aimed at producing a file-sharing and chatting client using the ADC protocol. It also supports connecting to the Direct Connect network.
[ Download DC++ ]


Bodhi Linux
Bodhi is a minimalistic, enlightened, Linux desktop.
[ Download Bodhi Linux ]


VoIP monitor
VoIPmonitor is open source network packet sniffer with commercial frontend for SIP SKINNY RTP and RTCP VoIP protocols running on Linux. VoIPmonitor is designed to analyze quality of VoIP call based on network parameters – delay variation and packet loss according to ITU-T G.107 E-model which predicts quality on MOS scale. Calls with all relevant statistics are saved to MySQL or ODBC database. Optionally each call can be saved to pcap file with either only SIP / SKINNY protocol or SIP/RTP/RTCP/T.38/udptl protocols. VoIPmonitor can also decode audio.
[ Download VoIP monitor ]


Asuswrt-Merlin
Asuswrt-Merlin is a third party firmware for select Asus wireless routers. Based on the Asuswrt firmware developed by Asus, it brings tweaks, new features and other improvements to the original firmware, while retaining its performance and ease of use. Note that only downloads are hosted on SF.net – the complete source code can be found on https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin .
[ Download Asuswrt-Merlin ]


Cyberfox
Cyberfox is a Mozilla-based Internet browser designed to take advantage of 64-bit architecture but a 32-bit version is also available. The application provides a higher memory performance when navigating your favorite pages. Compatible Windows Operating Systems: Windows 7/7 SP1 OS x86|x64 Windows 8/8.x OS x86|x64 Windows 10 OS x86|x64 (Windows XP Unsupported, Windows Vista Unsupported) Dedicated support forums. https://8pecxstudios.com/Forums/index.php Dedicated Contact Forms. https://cyberfox.8pecxstudios.com/contact-us Profile Buddy: Transfer your profile from any Mozilla base browser. https://8pecxstudios.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=350 See notifications for critical release information: https://cyberfox.8pecxstudios.com/notifications Tell us what you think and write a review.
[ Download Cyberfox ]


USBLoaderGX
USBLoaderGX is a GUI for Waninkoko’s USB Loader, based on libwiigui. It allows listing and launching Wii games, Gamecube games and homebrew on Wii and WiiU vWii mode. Its interface, based on the official theme from Nintendo Wii, is easy to use and perfect for kids and all the family. A lot of options are available and directly editable from the loader’s interface. Installation : —————– 1. Extract latest revision to your /apps/ folder https://sourceforge.net/projects/usbloadergx/files/latest 2. If you want a channel on your console, and/or want to “return to” the loader when exiting a game: Download the forwarder for your console: * Wii: http://sourceforge.net/projects/usbloadergx/files/Releases/Forwarders/USB%20Loader%20GX-UNEO_Forwarder_5_1_AHBPROT.wad * vWii: http://sourceforge.net/projects/usbloadergx/files/Releases/Forwarders/USB%20Loader%20GX-UNEO_Forwarder_5_1_AHBPROT_vWii%20%28Fix%29.wad Then, install it with a wad manager.
[ Download USBLoaderGX ]


PyDev for Eclipse
PyDev is a Python Development Environment (Python IDE plugin for Eclipse). It features an editor with code completion, code analysis, refactoring, outline view, debugger, mark occurrences and other goodies – check http://pydev.org for more details). It’s kept going by community contributions, so, if you think it’s a worthy project, please contribute through http://pydev.org
[ Download PyDev for Eclipse ]

Nov 21, 2016 

Projects of the Week, November 21, 2016

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net:

antiX-Linux
antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install linux live CD distribution based on Debian Testing for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.
[ Download antiX-Linux ]


dcm4che, a DICOM Implementation in JAVA
dcm4che is an implementation of DICOM and IHE actors in Java. Homepage: http://www.dcm4che.org, Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/dcm4che?hl=en, Wiki: http://www.dcm4che.org/confluence, Issue Tracking: http://www.dcm4che.org/jira
[ Download dcm4che, a DICOM Implementation in JAVA ]


OS X Portable Applications
OS X FOSS portable applications are packaged so you can carry around on any portable device, USB thumb drive, iPod, portable hard drive, memory card, other portable device (or also on your internal hard disk), taking your preferences with you.
[ Download OS X Portable Applications ]


ArchiveOS
Archive of Operating Systems mission is saving the great job of many great people whose created Open Source and/or Freeware operating systems. The systems we archive are based on Linux, BSD, or other, independent technology.
[ Download ArchiveOS ]


antergos
The purpose of Antergos is to provide a modern, elegant and powerful operating system based on one of the best Linux distributions out there, Arch Linux. Antergos is easy to use and very customizable It is open source, free and based on the fast and lightweight Arch Linux. Antergos uses the official Arch Linux package repositories and the AUR (user-submitted packages) along with its own software repositories. As with other GNU/Linux systems, Antergos is virtually free of viruses and spyware
[ Download antergos ]


TenFourFox
This is the download repository for TenFourFox 24 and beyond, the Firefox port for Power Macintosh computers running 10.4 and 10.5. TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla product and is not a Mozilla-maintained build of Firefox. PowerPC forever! Our SF repo is only for hosting our current and future downloads at this time (thanks, SourceForge!); Github hosts our wiki, FAQ and issue tracker: https://github.com/classilla/tenfourfox/ Do not open trouble tickets here — they will be DELETED. If you are an end-user requiring support, please visit our Tenderapp support ticketing site: http://tenfourfox.tenderapp.com/ Read the TenFourFox Development blog for what’s next: http://tenfourfox.blogspot.com/
[ Download TenFourFox ]


Sky Chart / Cartes du Ciel
SkyChart is a software to draw chart of the night sky for the amateur astronomer from a bunch of stars and nebulae catalogs. See main web page for full download. This software is part of a full suite for astronomical observation: https://sourceforge.net/projects/ccdciel/ https://sourceforge.net/projects/indistarter/ https://sourceforge.net/projects/eqmodgui/ Requirement: https://sourceforge.net/projects/libpasastro/ See also: https://sourceforge.net/projects/indi/
[ Download Sky Chart / Cartes du Ciel ]


Uniform Server
The Uniform Server is a lightweight server solution for running a web server under the WindowsOS. Less than 24MB! Modular design, includes the latest versions of Apache2, Perl5, PHP (switch between PHP53, PHP54, PHP55 or PHP56), MySQL5 or MariaDB5, phpMyAdmin or Adminer4. Run from either hard drive or USB memory stick… NO INSTALLATION REQUIRED! NO REGISTRY DUST! Just UNPACK and FIRE UP!
[ Download Uniform Server ]


Ultimate Edition
Ultimate Edition Linux, previously “Ubuntu Ultimate Edition”. We cater to a large base of *nix users including, but certainly not limited to gamers & low resource computers. We have a Ultimate Edition for virtually any user.
[ Download Ultimate Edition ]

Nov 18, 2016 

Sustain Your Open Source Project by Nurturing Your Community

If there’s one thing that most, if not all open source developers hope their projects could be, it’s successful. And as we’ve previously pointed out, one of the most important ingredients to open source project success is having a good number of dedicated and talented developers on board.

Having good developers stay on board however, isn’t always possible. Many times developers will choose to leave a project for one reason or another. If at the same time no new people come in to continue the development of the project, then the project becomes unsustainable.

For open source projects, success and sustainability go hand-in-hand. For a project to be sustainable, it must nurture its community of developers and contributors. This is done in two ways: ensuring that existing developers stay, and that new people come in to help with project development.

Getting New Contributors

Getting people to start contributing to your project can be challenging, but can be achieved with diligence. First off, you have to be constantly recruiting and always welcoming new contributors. You can never have too many. You will always need more people to get things done.

There are a number of ways you can get people to contribute. For instance, instead of fixing a bug yourself you could write down how someone can fix it. This not only gets that bug fixed, but also lures in a new contributor or potential maintainer into participating.

Another thing you need to do is properly document your processes. If you’re an eager first-time contributor, the last thing you’d want to be is that new kid in school- coming in with all the cliques and cultures formed and having no idea how or where to start fitting in. Make it easy for the new guys by documenting all of your processes, criteria, direction, people in charge and other pertinent project details. This way newbies can easily get into the swing of things and be more likely to become absorbed into your project.

Third, develop a hospitable culture. People are more likely to enter and stick with a project that welcomes them and teaches them the proper things, than one that insults them for mistakes and fosters a culture of exclusivity.

Making Them Stay

Attracting contributors is one thing, making them want to stay is another.

Getting new contributors is no doubt important, but making the existing ones stay is just as important. Existing contributors are the ones with the know-how and experience regarding your project, and as such are very valuable members of your community.

The first step to ensuring your existing community members stay is to establish a code of conduct. A code of conduct makes sure that everyone in the community gets along and acts in a civilized and professional manner, and that disagreements are dealt with properly.

The next thing you should do is make sure that these valuable community members aren’t overworked. They should be able to take breaks and there should be enough people to handle the workload even when some are on break.

Probably the most important thing you should do in order to nurture your existing community of developers and new contributors as well, is to value them not just as contributors, but as people. For those moments where your project isn’t their top priority, understand that they have other responsibilities, other commitments and sometimes they will make mistakes. Be supportive and understanding and learn to compromise, and these valuable members of your community will be more inclined to stay.

Nov 14, 2016 

Projects of the Week, November 14, 2016

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net:

MediathekView
Das Programm MediathekView durchsucht die Mediatheken verschiedener öffentlich-rechtlicher Sender (3Sat, ARD, ARTE, KiKa, MDR, ORF, SRF, ZDF etc.), lädt Beiträge daraus herunter oder spielt diese ab (mit VLC Media Player oder mit einem Programm eigener Wahl). Es können auch Sendereihen/Serien abonniert werden. Unterstützung Eine finanzielle Unterstützung für die Unkosten der Infrastruktur wird gerne angenommen 🙂 Auch Vorschläge für die weitere Entwicklung oder Hinweise auf Fehler werden gerne entgegengenommen. http://zdfmediathk.sourceforge.net/#donate Die Quelltexte gibt es hier: https://github.com/mediathekview
[ Download MediathekView ]


Asuswrt-Merlin
Asuswrt-Merlin is a third party firmware for select Asus wireless routers. Based on the Asuswrt firmware developed by Asus, it brings tweaks, new features and other improvements to the original firmware, while retaining its performance and ease of use. Note that only downloads are hosted on SF.net – the complete source code can be found on https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin .
[ Download Asuswrt-Merlin ]


Netrunner OS
Welcome to Netrunner OS page on Sourceforge. Netrunner is a Debian based OS featuring KDE Plasma Desktop. Here you will find the latest releases for download as X86 ISOs and ARM IMGs.
[ Download Netrunner OS ]


4MLinux
4MLinux is a miniature Linux distribution focusing on four capabilities: maintenance (by using it as a system rescue live CD), multimedia (for example, for playing video DVDs), miniserver (using the inetd daemon), and mystery (meaning small Linux games).
[ Download 4MLinux ]


Wings 3D
Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler that is both powerful and easy to use (inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware).
[ Download Wings 3D ]


Quite Universal Circuit Simulator
Qucs is a circuit simulator with graphical user interface. The software aims to support all kinds of circuit simulation types, e.g. DC, AC, S-parameter, Transient, Noise and Harmonic Balance analysis. Pure digital simulations are also supported.
[ Download Quite Universal Circuit Simulator ]


Autopsy
Autopsy® is a digital forensics platform and graphical interface to The Sleuth Kit® and other digital forensics tools. It can be used by law enforcement, military, and corporate examiners to investigate what happened on a computer. You can even use it to recover photos from your camera’s memory card.
[ Download Autopsy ]


KaOSx
An independent small, rolling distribution, fully focused on KDE/Qt. Using pacman as package-manager.
[ Download KaOSx ]


SparkyLinux
SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the “testing” branch of Debian. It features customized lightweight desktops (like E19, LXDE and Openbox), multimedia plugins, selected sets of apps and own custom tools to ease different tasks. Sparky is in-between the distros that are beginner-friendly and those, that require some amount of Linux knowledge. Beginning Linux users are advised to consult the project forums regarding any issues or doubts.
[ Download SparkyLinux ]

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