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  • Migrate to innovate with Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Azure Icon
    Migrate to innovate with Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Azure

    Streamline your IT modernization journey with a holistic environment running Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Azure.

    With Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Azure, businesses can confidently modernize their IT environment, knowing they don’t have to compromise on security, scalability, reliability, and ease of management. Securely accelerate innovation and unlock a competitive edge with enterprise-grade modern cloud infrastructure.
  • Component Content Management System for Software Documentation Icon
    Component Content Management System for Software Documentation

    Great tool for serious technical writers

    Paligo is an end-to-end Component Content Management System (CCMS) solution for technical documentation, policies and procedures, knowledge management, and more.
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    GEDKeeper

    GEDKeeper

    GEDKeeper - opensource and crossplatform genealogy management program

    GEDKeeper program is developed for work with personal genealogical database. The program is designed for extremely simple and intuitive interface. The program is very easy to install on the computer, fully supports the GEDCOM format, has no restrictions on the number of persons and generations, allows you to generate pedigrees, building several tree species, as well as print and save their images, provides fast navigation, filtering, searching and adding multimedia materials. In addition there is an output of geographic data on Google maps (© Google). The aim of the program is as quick and effective means of conducting personal genealogical database. Project is published on GitHub, url: https://github.com/Serg-Norseman/ Attention: We invite native speakers to improve the translation of the program into Portuguese, Spanish, Serbian, Icelandic and Kazakh (we may also add others). Translation is performed on the Crowdin platform: https://crowdin.com/project/gedkeeper
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    Downloads: 149 This Week
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    GenealogyJ
    GenealogyJ is a viewer and editor for genealogic data, suitable for hobbyist, family historian and genealogy researcher. GenJ supports the Gedcom standard, is written in Java and offers many views like family tree, table, timeline, geography and more.
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    Downloads: 70 This Week
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    JSesh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic text processor, currently used by professionnals and amateurs alike. It runs on all platforms supporting java (Mac, Windows, Linux). It can be used as a library for your own softwares too. SOURCES HAVE MOVED TO GITHUB: https://github.com/rosmord/jsesh
    Downloads: 16 This Week
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    The Tibetan and Himalayan Library has several open-sourced tools for inputting, manipulating, translating, and transcribing Tibetan-language text, audio, and video. We aim to make using a computer easier for Himalayan peoples and scholars.
    Downloads: 32 This Week
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  • Enterprise AI Search, Intranet, and Wiki in one platform. Icon
    Enterprise AI Search, Intranet, and Wiki in one platform.

    Your company’s all-in-one solution for trusted information

    Cut through the noise and end information overload with Guru, an all-in-one wiki, intranet, and knowledge base that serves as your company's single source of truth.
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    Famous Family Trees

    Famous Family Trees

    A Collection of Gedcom Files from Famous Family Trees

    A platform and beginning content for depicting genealogy information of any kind that can effectively use the gedcom format, including biological species, corporations, fictional characters, religious figures etc. Initially just content is provided.
    Downloads: 19 This Week
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    myColex is a complete museum management and collection documentation system with longterm archiving capabilities based on Apache/PHP and mySQL. Manage your object inventories, events, pictures, addresses e.g. with your browser.
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    View St. Jerome's Latin Vulgate with side-by-side Douay-Rheims English translation. Includes full-text searching.
    Downloads: 11 This Week
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    Histoire Mondiale
    Atlas historique. Le logiciel permet de se promener dans le temps et sur la terre et de visualiser les dynasties et les pays qui ont dominé la région survolée à cette époque. Un texte à droite de la carte décrit la situation à ce moment.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    Mehrauli

    Mehrauli

    A surrealist narrative-driven walking simulator

    Mehrauli is a surrealist narrative-driven walking simulator set on a deserted, fictitious island of the same name. The player has stumbled upon the island. On the way, the player finds a trail of cassette tapes lying around that tell the story of a previous inhabitant on the island. He was a man who spent his childhood in the Mehrauli neighbourhood of South West Delhi. The man had stolen some of the neglected monuments from Mehrauli and brought them to the island, with the intention to turn the island into a theme park of some sort. However, as time went by, the man slowly lost interest in his work and left the place. What happened to the man remains shrouded in mystery, as the player reaches the end. This is the source file for all the assets of the game. Anyone is free to use the assets to modify to adjust the game, but not for any commercial purpose.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    Manage Properties Better For Free

    For small to mid-sized landlords and property managers

    Innago is a free and easy-to-use property management solution. Whether you have 1 unit or 1000, student housing, or commercial properties, Innago is built for you. Our software is designed to save you time and money, so you can spend more time doing the things that matter most.
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    Web Gedcom Viewer is a full Web-based Gedcom viewer that uses MySQL or SQLite on the backend and Perl as the frontend with templates for easy HTML manipulation. Gedcom files are in the standard format exported by family tree/genealogy applications.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    HistoryCal

    HistoryCal

    A calculator to work with historical dates and calendars.

    HistoryCal is a practical calculator designed to work with historical dates and calendars. The calculator will allow you to work with many different world calendar schemes and calculate ranges and ages based on these calendars. The calculator also has a script language that allows you to create variations of the built-in calendars: calendars that shift the new year to a different day; hybrid calendars that switch between schemes; local observational calendars that depend on a particular location; year counts that change for specific eras (regnal calendars) and calendars that require adjustment due to subtle differences in calculation.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    Agat Hardware

    Agat Hardware

    Create replicas of Agat Hardware

    This project is dedicated to creation PCB replicas of Agat Hardware. Most of the PCBs are created using Kicad Open source tool.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    A web-based search interface tailored to the New Zealand Gazette PDF archive for the NZ library community. A generic Python-based Swish-e search interface.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    A simulator of a Participatory Economics allocation system using variable data and inputs. Participatory Economics is an economic vision based upon the values of equity, solidarity, diversity, self-management and efficiency.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    This is a project initiated by Dharma Drum Buddhist College in Taiwan. We are engaged in a growing number of digital projects aimed at improving the information technology and resources available to scholars and the interested public.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Deed Map

    Deed Map

    Deed and people mapping for genealogists and local historians

    The aim of Deed Mapper is to provide a relationship map between the parties of legal documents, the properties they relate to and the families that owned them over time. Deeds are often an overlooked resource by family historians. Written in what might seem impenetrable legal language to the researcher and using terms that are unfamiliar in modern usage. This is a mistake as they often provide the framework for putting together family, social and business relationships. They link property to people through business transactions. This “Deed Map” application is built using an Open Source tool TiddlyWiki and a key component TiddlyMap which provides a graphical representation of the relationships.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Handel bałtycki

    Próba symulacji handlu za pomocą algorytmu mrówkowego.

    Program jest próbą modelu cyfrowego handlu w basenie Morza Bałtyckiego w średniowieczu. Wykorzystuje nieco zmodyfikowany algorytm mrówkowy do wyznaczania tras handlu i rozpowszechniania się towarów lub monet. Obecna wersja symuluje ruch jednego rodzaju mrówek z jednym rodzajem towarów. Możliwy jest podgląd ścieżek feromonowych. Obecnie brak możliwości skonfigurowania parametrów algorytmu (np. wpływu feromonów) poza kodem źródłowy.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    L\'application Web de la ligne du temps (timeline) permet à l\'utilisateur de consulter, de créer et de partager des lignes du temps et des scénarios d\'apprentissage, qui sont représentées graphiquement avec une échelle temporelle. Flex 2 et Ruby.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Mighty Maxims

    Mighty Maxims

    Update your website with a random quotation.

    Evolving into a collection of tools and applications designed to pipe inspirational thoughts into our life... every day! (NEW) 2021: Python Package @ https://pypi.org/project/MightyMaxims/ Screen savers, GUI collection points, and MOTD-style console applications. C#, C++, and Java. Some STDNOJ projects. -Now with SQLite Support!
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    A website providing information to teachers and researchers in the humanities who use (or who want to begin using) Linux and other open source software. It will include news, discussion forums, documentation, and directories of available resources.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Piedrac es una aplicación informática de campo que permite registrar y consultar toda o casi toda la documentación de la excavación arqueológica en una base de datos en el propio yacimiento. Visite http://piedrac.sf.net para más infromación.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    Spatial Knowledge Base is a web based application for storing and searching of archaeological sites information. The software was written to improve access to cultural heritage information though the use of digital archiving, search technology, and GIS.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    VoynichReader

    VoynichReader

    Voynich Manuscript viewer.

    Software for viewing, searching & analysing Prof. Stolfi's interlinear transcription of the Voynich Manuscript.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    A Wiki dedicated to timelines. It visualizes historic matters graphically on a timescale. WikiTimeScale is open source and its created images can be used as wished (e.g. for presentations). (Go to its project homepage: http://www.wikitimescale.org)
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    utzoo

    utzoo

    usenet archive of the 1980's

    Contains the UTZOO usenet archive spanning February 1981 to June of 1991. Tapes are in A news format and then later B news format.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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Guide to Open Source History Software

The open source history software movement began in the early 2000s as a way to provide more accessible and affordable software alternatives to organizations and individuals. These programs are created and maintained by volunteer developers who donate their time, energy, and expertise towards improving the source code. Open source history software is released for free under licenses that allow anyone access to its code. This makes these applications widely available for everyone to use and modify without needing to purchase any licenses from companies or organizations.

Open source history software can be used to perform data analysis on historical events, document changes over time, analyze trends in society, plot timelines of different events or figures, create visualizations of data points, track changes in language usage over time, compare multiple sources of information about an event or figure, compile statistics about past events, explore how certain areas of study have evolved over time, identify patterns in large sets of data quickly and accurately, and much more. It can also serve as an educational tool for students looking to better understand the relationship between cause and effect in history.

The primary benefit of open source history software is that it enables users—from individual researchers to government agencies—to build custom applications tailored specifically towards their research needs without having to shell out lots of money for expensive proprietary systems. Additionally, these tools provide better security against malicious coding than traditional closed-source programs because there’s no central point where malicious code could be inserted into the system undetected. Finally, since open source programs are made available under licenses that permit others access the codebase freely; they become faster growing systems than those developed solely within a company's walls because anyone with programming skills can contribute their insights into maintaining or updating it when needed.

What Features Does Open Source History Software Provide?

  • Version Control: Open source history software provides the ability to save different versions of a project, allowing for multiple people to collaborate in an organized manner. This also allows users to go back and forth between previous versions in case any mistakes were made or changes need to be reverted.
  • Branching and Merging: This feature allows users to simultaneously work on different tasks from the same codebase without worrying about conflicting changes. Branches created from a main branch can be merged together when development is finished, thereby preserving both the primary branch and the branch with new features or bug fixes.
  • Issue Tracking: Users can submit bugs and other issues that need attention within the software’s issue tracking system, which keeps track of all reported bugs and their status. Developers can use this information to prioritize tasks more effectively.
  • Backups: All changes are saved automatically as they are made so if anything goes wrong, users can always revert back to a previously working version with ease. This ensures that no work is ever lost due to unforeseen circumstances like power failures or hardware crashes.
  • Collaboration Tools: Open source history software comes with collaboration tools such as forums where developers can discuss issues or coordinate efforts on new features and bug fixes. Additionally, there are chatrooms for real time communication among team members and even video conferencing capabilities for remote development teams.

What Types of Open Source History Software Are There?

  • Content Management Systems (CMS): These are open sourceprograms that allow users to manage, store, and organize digital documents and data. They can be used to build websites, blogs, forums, or other online content.
  • Digital Preservation Programs: These open source tools help preserve digital media for the long-term by providing mechanisms for recording changes and backing up content over time.
  • Version Control Systems: Open source version control systems ensure that all versions of a document or file get saved in separate locations while allowing users to see the differences between each version. This allows users to track changes to files and identify potential conflicts before they occur.
  • Collaboration Software: Collaborative software enables multiple people to work on projects together in real time with access across devices. This helps facilitate communication and collaboration within groups who all have access to the same project information regardless of location or device.
  • Visualization Tools: These open source tools allow users to visualize large data sets, often taking complex concepts or processes and displaying them in easy-to-understand visuals such as charts or graphs for easier analysis.
  • Query Languages: Query languages provide a way for users to search through large amounts of information quickly using specific parameters such as keywords and phrases. They are typically used by historians to analyze large amounts of data during research projects.

What Are the Benefits Provided by Open Source History Software?

  1. Increased Collaboration – Open source history software enables researchers, historians and archivists to collaborate with each other on projects, as well as share resources and ideas. This helps to promote better communication and understanding in the field of history.
  2. Cost Savings – As the software is open source, it is usually developed by volunteers and offered at no cost. This can be a great way for organizations or individuals to save money while still gaining access to quality historical data and information.
  3. Customizable – Most open source history software solutions are highly customizable, allowing users to tailor the programs according to their individual needs. This ensures greater accuracy when researching or collecting data related to history.
  4. Comprehensive Range of Features – Open source history software typically offers an array of features designed specifically for archival research, such as image processing capabilities, clustering algorithms and storage systems that make it easier for users to organize and catalog data.
  5. Easily Updated & Maintained - Open source solutions are regularly updated by developers, meaning researchers have continuous access to improved features. The maintenance process for these programs is also quite simple which allows users the freedom to fix any issues they may encounter quickly without having to wait for assistance from a third-party provider.

Types of Users That Use Open Source History Software

  • Scientists: Scientists use open source history software to analyze large swathes of historical data and to identify trends and patterns.
  • Researchers: Researchers use open source history software to investigate the past, uncovering new insights about humanity’s trajectory through the ages.
  • Educators: Educators utilize open source history software to teach students about the complexities of historical processes and how they shape our present and future.
  • Data Analysts: Data analysts leverage open source history software to obtain statistically significant results from their research projects.
  • Historians: Historians are among the most frequent users of open source history software, as it helps them build up comprehensive records of past events that are essential for scholarship.
  • Archivists: Archivists also frequently employ open source history software in order to organize and store vast amounts of historical material, making them easily accessible for further study.
  • Developers: Developers employ open source history software in order to create applications and platforms dedicated to specific areas of social science or specialized fields within the discipline.
  • Journalists: Journalists can leverage open source history software in order to accurately report on particular topics or provide a more informed viewpoint when covering stories related to human progress over time.

How Much Does Open Source History Software Cost?

Open source history software is free to use and download. Many open source programs are developed by volunteers, and so they usually don't charge a fee. The only cost associated with open source history software might be the time required to acquire and install the program. Additionally, users may need to purchase certain hardware if it is not already available in order to run the software properly.

For those looking for help or guidance, there are support options available. These vary from community support forums where users can ask questions or post requests for assistance, to professional development centers which can provide tutorials on using specific programs as well as custom coding services.

Generally speaking, open source history software will not cost any money making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and economical way to store information related to their research or historical work.

What Software Does Open Source History Software Integrate With?

Open source history software can integrate with a variety of types of software. For example, it can be integrated with mapping applications that allow users to view maps associated with the data they are researching. Additionally, open source history software can be integrated with content management systems that help organize and store historical data. It can also be used in conjunction with visualization applications, which allow users to graphically represent the information they have collected on their research topic. Finally, open source history software can integrate with data analysis tools so users can analyze the information they have gathered and draw meaningful conclusions from it.

Open Source History Software Trends

  1. Increased Use of Open Source Software: The trend of increased use of open source software has been steadily growing in recent years. This is due to its cost-effectiveness, ease of development, and availability of code online.
  2. Expansion into Other Areas: Open source software is no longer limited to web-based applications, but is also being used for a wide variety of other areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and even history. This makes it easier for developers to create applications that can access data from historical archives and databases.
  3. Easier Accessibility: With the increased use of open source software, the accessibility of historical data has become much easier. This allows users to access a range of sources quickly and easily without having to purchase expensive proprietary software.
  4. Increased Collaboration: With the increased availability of open source software, collaborations between historians are becoming increasingly common. This helps to promote research and share information more easily than ever before.
  5. More Accurate Data: By using open source software, researchers have access to more accurate data than ever before. This helps them to make better informed decisions when researching historical events and can help them to uncover new facts about the past.

How Users Can Get Started With Open Source History Software

Getting started with open source history software is easy. First, you'll need to find a piece of software that meets your specific needs. There are lots of options available, so it's important to do some research and decide which features are most important for your project. After you've chosen the best tool for the job, you'll need to download and install the software on your computer. On some systems, this may involve using a package manager or command line tools such as apt-get or yum to obtain the files and install them properly.

Once you've got everything set up, it's time to start exploring what the software can do. Open source history software typically includes several components: a file browser (to view records and metadata), an interface (for searching and manipulating data), visualization capabilities (to create charts and graphs from data sets), analysis tools (which allow users to explore relationships between variables) ,and statistical functions. You can use these components to search through large datasets, identify patterns in historical information, generate reports on trends over time, or even compare different types of documents side-by-side. The possibilities are endless.

As you become more familiar with the open source history software that you're using, take advantage of any tutorials or guides available online. This will help ensure that you get off on the right foot when starting out with a new program. Additionally, there are often user forums where people post questions about different aspects of the software – these can be great resources if ever stuck while exploring its capabilities. Finally, don't forget to check back periodically for updates – new versions of open source history software are released all the time with additional features or bug fixes that can make your experience even better.