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libimobiledevice is a cross-platform free software library written in C that implements native protocols for communicating with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Apple TV devices running iOS, without jailbreaking. It includes command-line utilities and has been built and run on Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and embedded ARM SoCs.
Libreboot is a free, open source BIOS/UEFI boot firmware distribution based on coreboot. It replaces proprietary firmware on specific Intel/AMD x86 and ARM motherboards, initialising hardware and starting a bootloader for Linux, BSD or Windows. Payloads include GRUB, SeaBIOS and U-Boot, provided in a single image with a choice at boot time.
Lima launches Linux virtual machines with automatic file sharing and port forwarding, similar to WSL2. It includes built-in support for containerd, and other container engines can also be used. Various guest Linux distributions are supported, with Ubuntu as the default, along with experimental support for non-Linux guests. Lima is a CNCF incubating project.
LinkLiar is an open-source status menu application written in Swift that helps users spoof the MAC addresses of Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces. A MAC address is sent out by a MacBook's Wi-Fi and can be collected by others nearby to track movement. The developer notes the address can be modified despite being hardwired into the network card, and that building from scratch with Xcode is an option for those concerned about administrator privileges.
A comparison page for Linux distributions that groups distributions by difficulty level, from beginner-friendly options to expert-level ones. It notes that distributions mostly differ in package manager and default choices such as desktop environment, and that the comparison focuses on original distributions rather than forks.
A wiki gathering information, tutorials and tweaks to help with gaming on Linux, previously located at the Linux Gaming subreddit wiki. It covers getting started, running games, tweaking, performance, modding and hardware, and links to external databases, documentation, news, stores and forums.
A guide that explains how to harden Linux for security and privacy, covering distributions, kernel hardening, mandatory access control, sandboxing, root account restrictions, firewalls and identifiers. It states that Linux is not a secure operating system and that the guide is distribution-agnostic and focused purely on security and privacy.
Linux Live Kit is a set of shell scripts for creating a custom Live Linux. Users install a distribution, ensure squashfs and aufs or overlayfs kernel modules are supported, then run the build script as root to produce an ISO image; a TAR archive and bootinst.sh can make a bootable USB device.
The KVM downloads page explains how to obtain KVM kernel modules and userspace tools, noting that most Linux distributions already provide them through their packaging systems, which the page calls the easiest and recommended way to use KVM. It also describes downloading older versions from Sourceforge, including qemu-kvm and kvm-kmod releases.
Linux.org is a friendly Linux forum where members register and post in discussion threads. The site also hosts articles and how-to series covering topics such as a Python series, Proxmox VE, the Arduino Uno Q and the PocketBeagle 2.
Linuxhw, also known as the Linux Hardware Project, anonymously collects hardware details of Linux and BSD-powered computers from users around the world. It aims to help people collaboratively debug hardware problems.
Linuxtopia is an online resource offering free technical books and how-to guides on Linux and open source technology, covering programming, scripting, system administration, security, virtualization, web development and related topics. The site also lists an eBook store and guides for Eclipse and Postfix.
LinuxTracker is a community torrent tracker focused on Linux distributions and related open-source releases. The site lists torrents such as Ubuntu desktop and server images, and provides tracker statistics and RSS feeds.
Liquorix is an enthusiast Linux kernel optimized for low latency. It provides tuning for responsiveness at the cost of throughput and power usage, a PDS process scheduler for gaming and multimedia, and a 1000hz tick rate. Binary builds are produced for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch, installed via an install script.
lnav (The Logfile Navigator) is an advanced log file viewer for the terminal aimed at small-scale use. It merges, tails, searches, filters and queries log files, with no server or setup required. Log formats are detected automatically, with over 70 built-in formats, and compressed files are unpacked on the fly.
Lockdown Privacy offers a firewall and a Secure Tunnel VPN for blocking trackers, ads and badware in apps. The firewall is described as open source and on-device. The site states the products are Openly Operated and provide transparency into data handling. The listing covers iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Luakit is a configurable web browser framework built on the WebKit engine and the GTK+ toolkit, extensible with Lua and licensed under GNU GPLv3. It targets power users and developers who want fine-grained control over browser behaviour and interface.
Lutris is an open source gaming platform for Linux that installs and launches games. It provides emulators, compatibility layers and game engine re-implementations, and gives direct access to Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Humble Bundle libraries from one client. It aims to keep video game collections running over the years.
Luxtorpeda is a Steam Play compatibility tool for running games with native Linux engines, written mostly in Rust with some GDScript. The repository includes documentation on supported titles, Proton, mod support, installation and configuration.
Mac Source Ports provides native app builds of source ports of games for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, signed and notarized whenever possible. The site lists games, ports and utilities, with each entry showing developer, release date, source port and build details.
macapps.link is presented as an alternative to Ninite for Mac. It lets users choose which Mac apps to install and then installs them automatically and silently, which the site says can be used to set up a new computer or deploy apps in a company.
MacBB is a discussion forum for Mac-related subjects, described as a Mac bulletin board. It includes sections for site news and information, feedback and support, and an archive of dead links and old posts. The forum runs on XenForo software and provides help pages explaining smilies, BB codes, trophies and cookie usage.
Magit is a text-based user interface to Git that runs inside Emacs. It runs Git commands in the background and makes visible output actionable, and users can see which commands are run.
Mail-in-a-Box turns a fresh cloud computer into a working mail server, letting users run their own mail service. It provides webmail, an IMAP/SMTP server, contacts and calendar synchronization, and a control panel. It also offers spam filtering, mail filter rules, automated backups, automatic DNS configuration, and support for multiple users and domain names.
