Dec 26, 2016 

Projects of the Week, December 26, 2016

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

winPenPack: Portable Software Collection
winPenPack is a project that aims at collecting the most frequently used and most popular open source applications made portable, so that they can be executed without installation from any USB Flash Drive or Hard Disk. The winPenPack suites offer a wide range of portable applications like office tools, internet tools, multimedia tools, development tools, security applications and other frequently used utilities. Everything you need, completely free, open source and portable!
[ Download winPenPack: Portable Software Collection ]


strace
strace is a diagnostic, debugging and instructional userspace tracer for Linux. It is used to monitor interactions between userspace processes and the Linux kernel, which include system calls, signal deliveries, and changes of process state. The operation of strace is made possible by the kernel feature known as ptrace.
[ Download strace ]


128px-brackets_icon-svgBrackets
Brackets is a free, modern open-source text editor made especially for Web Development. Written in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with focused visual tools and preprocessor support, Brackets makes it easy for web designers and front-end developers to design in the browser. Its blend of visual tools ensures you get just the right amount of help when you want it without disrupting your creative process. It’s the better, easier and more enjoyable way of writing code.
[ Download Brackets ]


Money Manager Ex
Money Manager Ex (mmex) is an easy to use, money management application. It is a personal finance manager. It can be used to track your net worth, income vs expenses etc. It runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX.
[ Download Money Manager Ex ]


JMRI Model Railroad Interface
Java interfaces and sample implementations for controlling a model railroad layout from a personal computer. JMRI is intended as a jumping-off point for hobbyists to build their own layout controls. Includes the DecoderPro and PanelPro applications.
[ Download JMRI Model Railroad Interface ]


Subversion for Windows
Win32 build of Subversion. These binaries are built using Visual C++ 6.0 Should work on all flavours of Windows from Win2000 to Win8 and 2008 Server including server variants (not all tested). (1.7.x does not work on NT4 due to APR using new functions). Modules for Apache 2.2.x and 2.4.x (1.7.6 and up) is included. Language bindings are NOT tested. Source code is found at the Apache Subversion site at http://subversion.apache.org/ Code in this project is just a “Build script” and patches for VC6
[ Download Subversion for Windows ]


DVDStyler
DVDStyler is a cross-platform free DVD authoring application that makes possible for video enthusiasts to create professional-looking DVDs. DVDStyler provides over 20 DVD menu templates, allowing you to create your own menu designs and photo slideshows. After you select your DVD label name, video quality, video format, aspect ratio, and audio format, you can select a template to add video materials to. DVDStyler’s interface supports drag-and-drop so you can add project buttons and movies around with ease. Some basic video editing operations such as trimming and cropping are also available.
[ Download DVDStyler ]


Emgu CV
Emgu CV is a cross platform .Net wrapper to the OpenCV image processing library. Allowing OpenCV functions to be called from .NET compatible languages such as C#, VB, VC++, IronPython etc. The wrapper can be compiled in Mono and run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
[ Download Emgu CV ]


FreeRTOS Real Time Kernel (RTOS)
Developed in partnership with the world’s leading chip companies over a 12 year period, FreeRTOS is the market leading real time operating system (or RTOS) in its class, and the de-facto standard solution for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. With millions of deployments in all imaginable market sectors (from toys to aircraft), FreeRTOS is trusted because it is professionally developed, strictly quality controlled, robust, supported, free to use in commercial products without a requirement to expose proprietary source code, and has no IP infringement risk. Pre-configured buildable applications that work “out of the box” are provided for each of the 35 processor architectures 18 tool chains that are officially supported. Training resources include RTOS tutorial books, and instructor led classes (both online and onsite). ARM Cortex (Cortex-M0, Cortex-M0+, Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4, Cortex-M7, Cortex-A9, Cortex-A5), Renesas, TI, Freescale, 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, etc.
[ Download FreeRTOS Real Time Kernel (RTOS) ]

Dec 22, 2016 

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

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


Maxima — GPL CAS based on DOE-MACSYMA
Maxima is a computer algebra system comparable to commercial systems like Mathematica and Maple. It emphasizes symbolic mathematical computation: algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more. For example, Maxima solves x^2-r*x-s^2-r*s=0 giving the symbolic results [x=r+s, x=-s]. Maxima can calculate with exact integers and fractions, native floating-point and high-precision big floats. Maxima has user-friendly front-ends, an on-line manual, plotting commands, and numerical libraries. Users can write programs in its native programming language, and many have contributed useful packages in a variety of areas over the decades. Maxima is GPL-licensed and largely written in Common Lisp. Executables can be downloaded for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android; source code is also available. An active community maintains and extends the system. Maxima is widely used: annual direct downloads exceed 300,000. Many other users receive it through secondary distribution.
[ Download Maxima — GPL CAS based on DOE-MACSYMA ]


fre:ac – free audio converter
fre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper for various formats and encoders. It features MP3, MP4/M4A, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, and Bonk format support, integrates freedb/CDDB, CDText and ID3v2 tagging and is available in several languages.
[ Download fre:ac – free audio converter ]


winPenPack: Portable Software Collection
winPenPack is a project that aims at collecting the most frequently used and most popular open source applications made portable, so that they can be executed without installation from any USB Flash Drive or Hard Disk. The winPenPack suites offer a wide range of portable applications like office tools, internet tools, multimedia tools, development tools, security applications and other frequently used utilities. Everything you need, completely free, open source and portable!
[ Download winPenPack: Portable Software Collection ]


JasperReports Library
JasperReports Library, the world’s most popular open source business intelligence and reporting engine and JasperReports Server, the most popular open source interactive report server built-on JasperReports Library
[ Download JasperReports Library ]


net-snmp
Net-SNMP provides tools and libraries relating to the Simple Network Management Protocol including: An extensible agent, an SNMP library, tools to request or set information from SNMP agents, tools to generate and handle SNMP traps, etc.
[ Download net-snmp ]


Manjaro Community Torrents
This project is for download the Manjaro Officials and Community releases using a bittorrent client (console or graphical)
[ Download Manjaro Community Torrents ]


digiCamControl
digiCamControl is an free and open source software. This allows you to save time by transferring images directly from your camera to your computer as you take each shot and allow to control camera shooting parameters.
[ Download digiCamControl ]


gretl
gretl is a cross-platform software package for econometric analysis, written in the C programming language.
[ Download gretl ]


Linux Diagnostic Tools
Project’s goal is to create better tools for diagnosing Linux systems. Diagnostics include first failure data capture, error log analysis, preventative testing, and system inventory gathering.
[ Download Linux Diagnostic Tools ]

Dec 19, 2016 

Projects of the Week, December 19, 2016

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

iDempiere
iDempiere = OSGi + ADempiere iDempiere Business Suite ERP/CRM/SCM done the community way. Focus is on the Community that includes Subject Matter Specialists, Implementors and End-Users. iDempiere is based on original Compiere/Adempiere plus a new architecture to use state-of-the-art technologies like OSGi, Buckminster, zk.
[ Download iDempiere ]


Linux Diagnostic Tools
Project’s goal is to create better tools for diagnosing Linux systems. Diagnostics include first failure data capture, error log analysis, preventative testing, and system inventory gathering.
[ Download Linux Diagnostic Tools ]


ScpToolkit
ScpToolkit is a free Windows Driver and XInput Wrapper for Sony DualShock 3/4 Controllers. Installation is fairly simple and straightforward, but does require a few things: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 x86 or amd64, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Runtime, DirectX Runtime, Xbox 360 Controller driver (already integrated in Windows 8.x or greater), at least one supported Sony DualShock 3/4 controller and Administrator rights during driver setup.
[ Download ScpToolkit ]


Docutils: Documentation Utilities
Utilities for general- and special-purpose documentation. Includes reStructuredText, the easy to read, easy to use, what-you-see-is-what-you-get plaintext markup language.
[ Download Docutils: Documentation Utilities ]


net-snmp
Net-SNMP provides tools and libraries relating to the Simple Network Management Protocol including: An extensible agent, an SNMP library, tools to request or set information from SNMP agents, tools to generate and handle SNMP traps, etc.
[ Download net-snmp ]


PSeInt
PSeInt is a pseudo-code interpreter for Spanish-speaking programming students. Its main purpose is to be a tool for learning and understanding the basic concepts about programming and applying them with an easy understanding spanish pseudocode.
[ Download PSeInt ]


Maxima — GPL CAS based on DOE-MACSYMA
Maxima is a computer algebra system comparable to commercial systems like Mathematica and Maple. It emphasizes symbolic mathematical computation: algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more. For example, Maxima solves x^2-r*x-s^2-r*s=0 giving the symbolic results [x=r+s, x=-s]. Maxima can calculate with exact integers and fractions, native floating-point and high-precision big floats. Maxima has user-friendly front-ends, an on-line manual, plotting commands, and numerical libraries. Users can write programs in its native programming language, and many have contributed useful packages in a variety of areas over the decades. Maxima is GPL-licensed and largely written in Common Lisp. Executables can be downloaded for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android; source code is also available. An active community maintains and extends the system. Maxima is widely used: annual direct downloads exceed 300,000. Many other users receive it through secondary distribution.
[ Download Maxima — GPL CAS based on DOE-MACSYMA ]


JasperReports Library
JasperReports Library, the world’s most popular open source business intelligence and reporting engine and JasperReports Server, the most popular open source interactive report server built-on JasperReports Library
[ Download JasperReports Library ]


Nagios Core
Nagios network monitoring software is a powerful, enterprise-class host, server, application, and network monitoring tools. Designed to be fast, flexible, and rock-solid stable. Nagios runs on *NIX hosts and can monitor Windows, Linux/Unix/BSD, Netware, and network devices.
[ Download Nagios Core ]

Dec 16, 2016 

6 Tips to Motivate Your Project Development Team

Without developers, there can be no open source development. This fact, plain and simple is why it is so important to have good developers on your team.

But it’s not enough to just have skilled developers. You need to have motivated ones as well. Motivation is what brings out the best work in people. Sure, most developers are motivated enough when they start contributing to projects, but this eagerness can wear off in the long run. To keep project development going strong, it helps to always keep your team motivated.

So how can you motivate your team?

Offer Opportunities for Growth

Most open source developers aren’t very concerned with monetary compensation (from the project), but they do value new information and skills gained. New learnings and experiences serve as a form of compensation for the time and energy that they invest in the project. If they do not achieve any significant growth working on a project, they can become discouraged and discontinue.

Make sure team members are always poised for growth and improvement by providing learning opportunities like workshops, trainings and conferences. These not only benefit the team members but also the project itself when the learnings are applied here.

Give Them a Voice in the Project

When people feel that their opinions and ideas matter in a project, they become more motivated to work on it. So make sure you listen to your team members and consider their input when planning changes or improvements.

Provide the Tools and Technology They Need

Free lunches and other such treats may be good for team rapport, but they won’t necessarily motivate developers to write great code. With the latest technology and tools however, developers will be more eager to work on new releases and other developments.

Recognize Their Accomplishments

Sometimes all it takes to motivate someone is to have their accomplishments recognized. Make sure that you recognize your team’s achievements publicly, so everyone can know about it.

Give Them “Space”

No one likes being watched like a hawk while they work. Give your team the space they need to work freely, and also don’t take up too much of their time on meetings. While it may be good to communicate often, it’s counterproductive if it will only take up time that can otherwise be used for actual work.

View Them as Community Members First

They may be working for you or under you, but your team members are first and foremost community members. They are more than just their contributions, so make sure you value them as such. Be considerate of their personal needs and priorities, and treat them with kindness and respect. Remember that it is partly because of their efforts and assistance that your project has come as far as it has.

Dec 12, 2016 

Projects of the Week, December 12, 2016

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

gretl
gretl is a cross-platform software package for econometric analysis, written in the C programming language.
[ Download gretl ]


optikey OptiKey
OptiKey is an assistive on-screen keyboard designed to bring keyboard control, mouse control and speech to people with motor and speech limitations. Completely open source and compatible with low cost eye-tracking devices, it is a great alternative to often expensive and complicated AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) products. It can also be used as an alternative to a physical keyboard or mouse.

OptiKey runs on Windows and works right out of the box once an eye-tracking device is installed. Without an eye-tracking device however it can still be used with a mouse or webcam.
[ Download OptiKey ]


digiCamControl
digiCamControl is an free and open source software. This allows you to save time by transferring images directly from your camera to your computer as you take each shot and allow to control camera shooting parameters.
[ Download digiCamControl ]


Warzone 2100
You command the forces of “The Project” in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has almost been destroyed by nuclear missiles. The game offers a full campaign with optional (but strongly recommended!), videos, battle against four factions, multi-player and single-player skirmish modes, and an extensive tech tree and a full unit designer. Multi-player is also cross-platform, battle your friends with any OS, Windows, Linux or Mac, it all works seamlessly! We also offer 100% portable Windows builds, take the game and install it anywhere! Our source repo is now at https://github.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100 If you are using linux, and want a .deb, then please get the latest version available from http://www.playdeb.net/app/Warzone2100 (They are not affliated with us, but they do have the latest builds!) Warzone 2100 works on both 32 & 64 bit Windows Vista or higher, 32 or 64 bit Linux, 32 or 64 bit Macs.
[ Download Warzone 2100 ]


Cream (for Vim)
Cream is a free, easy-to-use configuration of the famous Vim text editor for Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and FreeBSD. It uses common menus, standard keyboard shortcuts, and has extensive editing functions for the beginner and expert alike. UPDATE: Development has slowed recently due to the author’s full time endeavor to begin an architectural practice (http://SteveHallArchitecture.com). But the project still continues to build gVim installers and add minor features and bug fixes in the Cream source code.
[ Download Cream (for Vim) ]


Avogadro
Avogadro is an advanced molecular editor designed for cross-platform use in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, bioinformatics, materials science and related areas. It offers a flexible rendering framework and a powerful plugin architecture.
[ Download Avogadro ]


pspp4windows
PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data. It is a free replacement for the proprietary program SPSS. PSPP has both text-based and graphical user interfaces. Project page: http://www.gnu.org/software/pspp/ See changelog: http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=pspp.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/master For support: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/pspp-users/ or e-mail: [email protected] For bugs: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-gnu-pspp/ or email: [email protected] For known issues: https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=pspp
[ Download pspp4windows ]


uGet – Download Manager
uGet, the Best Download Manager for Linux. uGet is an Open Source download manager application for GNU/Linux developed with GTK+, which also comes packaged as a portable Windows app. uGet uses very few resources while at the same time packs an unparalleled powerful feature set. These features include a Queue, Pause/Resume, Multi-Connection (with adaptive segment management), Mirrors (multi-source), Multi-Protocol, Advanced Categorization, Clipboard Monitor, Batch Downloads, Individualized Category Default Settings, Speed Limiting, Total Active Downloads Control, and so much more! For the full Features list go to http://ugetdm.com/features – Quick Links – Blog: http://ugetdm.com/blog Support Forum: http://ugetdm.com/forum Tutorials: http://ugetdm.com/tutorials RSS Feeds: http://ugetdm.com/rss Gallery: http://ugetdm.com/gallery Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): http://ugetdm.com/faqs
[ Download uGet – Download Manager ]


hyperion-project
Hyperion is an open source ambient light implementation controlled primarily by an Raspberry Pi. The main features of Hyperion are: 1. Low CPU load. For a led string of 50 leds the CPU usage will typically be below 2% on a non-overclocked Pi. 2. Json interface which allows easy integration into scripts. 3. A command line utility allows easy testing and configuration of the color transforms (Transformation settings are not preserved over a restart at the moment…). 4. Priority channels are not coupled to a specific led data provider which means that a provider can post led data and leave without the need to maintain a connection to Hyperion. This is ideal for a remote application (like our Android app). 5. HyperCon. A tool which helps generate a Hyperion configuration file. The tool will also remember your settings from the previous run. 6 Android remote control to set a static color. 7.Kodi-checker which checks the playing and screensaver status of Kodi
[ Download hyperion-project ]

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