Linux Softwares to Portable

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grsync

grsync

Backup & Sync Desktop Application
Grsync is a straightforward and user-friendly graphical interface for the powerful rsync command-line utility. It simplifies creating and managing backup and synchronization tasks, making advanced file operations accessible to users who prefer a visual approach over the command line.
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Open Source
Provides a simple graphical interface for rsync.
AdiIRC

AdiIRC

Social & Communications Chat Client
AdiIRC is a feature-rich and highly customizable free IRC client designed for both casual users and power users. It offers a portable experience, extensive customization options, and support for various IRC networks and protocols.
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Free
Highly customizable interface and themes.
YACReader

YACReader

News & Books Desktop
YACReader is a comprehensive and user-friendly comic book and manga reader and manager for various platforms. It supports popular comic file formats like CBR, CBZ, ZIP, and RAR, offering a seamless reading experience and robust library organization tools.
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Open Source
Excellent support for major comic file formats.
Visual Paradigm

Visual Paradigm

Development Desktop Application
Visual Paradigm is a comprehensive modeling and design tool for software development, enterprise architecture, and business process analysis. It supports a wide range of diagramming notations including UML, BPMN, ERD, and more, facilitating code generation, reverse engineering, and team collaboration.
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Commercial
Extensive support for a wide range of modeling notations (UM...
Mcomix

Mcomix

News & Books Image and Graphics Viewers
MComix is a robust and highly customizable image viewer, specifically optimized for reading comic books and manga. It offers exceptional performance with large files while maintaining a user-friendly interface. Its feature set extends beyond basic image viewing, providing tools for organization and enhanced reading.
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Open Source
Excellent performance with large image files and comic archi...
BoxCryptor Classic

BoxCryptor Classic

Security & Privacy File Encryption
Boxcryptor Classic is a legacy client-side encryption tool designed specifically to secure data stored in cloud services like Dropbox. It provides a virtual drive that encrypts files before they are uploaded, ensuring sensitive data remains private even if the cloud provider is compromised.
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Freemium
Provides strong client-side encryption for Dropbox.
MilkyTracker

MilkyTracker

Audio & Music Music Tracking Software
MilkyTracker is a free, cross-platform music tracker inspired by FastTracker 2, designed for composing music in MOD and XM module formats. It's a powerful tool for creating chiptune, demoscene, and electronic music, offering precise control over sound and sequencing.
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Open Source
Excellent recreation of the FastTracker 2 workflow, ideal fo...
Slax

Slax

OS & Utilities Operating System
Slax is a remarkably lightweight and modular Live Linux distribution designed for portability. It runs directly from a USB drive or CD without requiring installation, making it ideal for rescue tasks, temporary workstations, or running on older hardware. Its building block approach allows users to easily customize its features.
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Open Source
Extremely portable, runs from USB/CD without installation.
WeeChat

WeeChat

Social & Communications Chat Client
WeeChat is a highly customizable, free and open-source command-line based chat client. Designed for efficiency and portability, it supports multiple protocols including IRC and XMPP, making it a versatile tool for connecting to various networks.
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Open Source
Extremely lightweight and fast performance.
Textadept

Textadept

Development Text Editor
Textadept is a powerful, free, and open-source text editor designed for programmers. Focusing on speed and extensibility, it offers a minimalist interface while providing robust features like syntax highlighting, code formatting, and a built-in terminal, all heavily customizable through Lua scripting.
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Open Source
Extremely lightweight and fast performance.
Nexuiz Classic

Nexuiz Classic

Games Game
Nexuiz Classic is a fast-paced, free and open-source arena first-person shooter that delivers intense multiplayer combat with a focus on classic deathmatch gameplay and a wide array of futuristic weaponry.
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Open Source
Free and Open Source
Ultimate Boot CD

Ultimate Boot CD

OS & Utilities Diagnostic Tool
Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD) is a free bootable recovery CD/USB that consolidates numerous diagnostic, repair, and system maintenance tools into a single, easy-to-use interface. It's essential for troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring functionality to desktop and server systems facing various hardware and software issues.
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Free
Comprehensive collection of free diagnostic and repair tools...
TextMaker

TextMaker

Office & Productivity Word Processor
TextMaker is a powerful and versatile word processor from SoftMaker, offered as part of the SoftMaker Office suite. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating and editing documents, with strong compatibility with Microsoft Word file formats. Ideal for users seeking a robust alternative to traditional word processors.
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Freemium
Excellent compatibility with Microsoft Word file formats (DO...
K-3D

K-3D

Photos & Graphics Desktop
K-3D is a powerful and free 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. It offers a flexible plugin-oriented architecture for creating complex 3D scenes and animations.
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Open Source
Free and open-source
SliTaz

SliTaz

OS & Utilities Operating System
SliTaz GNU/Linux is an extraordinarily compact and fast GNU/Linux distribution, ideal for low-resource machines, older computers, and embedded systems. It's known for its tiny footprint, rapid boot times, and ability to run entirely from RAM, making it a superb Live CD/USB option.
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Open Source
Extremely fast booting and performance, even on older hardwa...
Taskwarrior

Taskwarrior

Office & Productivity Task Management
Taskwarrior is a powerful, open-source command-line task management tool designed for serious productivity enthusiasts. It provides a highly configurable and efficient way to track, prioritize, and manage your tasks directly from the terminal, supporting complex workflows like GTD.
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Open Source
Extremely fast task entry and manipulation via command line.
VFront

VFront

Development Database Tool
VFront is a powerful and open-source web-based front-end for managing various relational databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MariaDB. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing database operations without needing command-line access.
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Open Source
Supports multiple popular databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLi...
Hedgewars

Hedgewars

Games Game
Hedgewars is a free and open-source, turn-based artillery game featuring cute, pink hedgehogs battling with a variety of wacky weapons. It offers intense strategic combat, extensive customization, and multiplayer fun across diverse landscapes.
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Open Source
Completely free and open-source.
Instantbird

Instantbird

Online Services Instant Messaging Client
Instantbird is a powerful, cross-platform instant messaging client built on Mozilla's XULRunner, leveraging the robust libpurple library from Pidgin. It supports a wide array of instant messaging protocols, offering a unified chat experience.
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Open Source
Supports a wide range of instant messaging protocols.
pandoc

pandoc

Office & Productivity Document Conversion
Pandoc is a powerful command-line tool for converting documents between numerous markup formats, enabling seamless content transformation for writers, developers, and publishers. It's essential for workflows involving diverse document types, from markdown to PDF, HTML, LaTeX, and more.
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Open Source
Supports a massive number of document formats for both input...
Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer

Development Desktop
Oracle SQL Developer is a free integrated development environment (IDE) that simplifies the development and management of Oracle databases. It provides a graphical user interface for working with SQL, PL/SQL, database administration, data modeling, reporting, and migration tasks.
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Free
Free to use with Oracle databases.
JonDoFox

JonDoFox

Security & Privacy Web Browser
JonDoFox is a portable, preconfigured version of Firefox designed for anonymous web browsing. It integrates with the JonDonym anonymity network, offering enhanced privacy and security features to prevent tracking and fingerprinting.
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Open Source
Pre-configured for strong privacy and anonymity.
yWriter

yWriter

News & Books Desktop Application
yWriter is a free word processor designed specifically for novelists. It breaks down your manuscript into manageable chapters and scenes, providing tools for tracking characters, locations, items, and plot points, allowing you to focus on the creative process.
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Free
Specifically designed for novel writing workflow
TreeSheets

TreeSheets

Office & Productivity Note-Taking
TreeSheets is a hierarchical data organizer and note-taking application that utilizes a unique tree-like grid structure to manage information in a highly visual and flexible manner. It supports various data types and offers features for brainstorming, list management, and spreadsheet-like organization within a unified interface.
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Open Source
Unique and flexible hierarchical grid structure.
SuperCopier

SuperCopier

File Management Utility
SuperCopier is a robust file copy utility designed to replace the default Windows Explorer copy function, offering enhanced control, flexibility, and speed for managing file transfers.
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Open Source
Enhanced control over file copy operations (pause, resume, s...
Polycode

Polycode

Development Game Development
Polycode is a versatile, open-source framework for developing interactive applications, primarily focusing on 2D and 3D graphics. It provides a powerful feature set built on C++ with Lua scripting support, making it suitable for game development, simulations, and other creative coding projects across multiple platforms.
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Open Source
Powerful C++ core for performance.
Sunflower

Sunflower

Development File Manager
Sunflower is a flexible and powerful twin-panel file manager designed specifically for the Linux desktop. It offers a highly customizable interface, extensive plugin support, and a rich set of features for efficient file management, including dual-pane and multi-tab views, support for various protocols, and built-in tools.
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Open Source
Efficient twin-panel interface for faster file operations.
Otter Browser

Otter Browser

Web Browsers Web Browser
Otter Browser is a free and open-source web browser that revives the spirit of classic Opera (versions 12.x) using the Qt framework. It offers a highly customizable interface and various features reminiscent of its inspiration while maintaining seamless integration with modern desktop environments.
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Open Source
Faithful recreation of classic Opera 12.x interface and feat...
CodeLite

CodeLite

Development IDE
CodeLite is a free, open-source, and cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed specifically for C, C++, PHP, and JavaScript (Node.js) development. It provides a feature-rich environment to streamline the coding process for these languages.
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Open Source
Free and open-source
Apache OpenOffice Impress

Apache OpenOffice Impress

Office & Productivity Presentation Software
Apache OpenOffice Impress is a powerful and versatile presentation software that lets you create professional-looking multimedia presentations with ease. It offers a wide range of tools for adding visuals, special effects, and interactive elements to engage your audience.
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Open Source
Free and open-source
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