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Could this be expanded to include hardware and book recommendations?

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33 Example Questions (5 closed)

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Is there any free program to record all desktop sounds, which runs on Linux Ubuntu?
added by Abody97 Oct 1 '12 at 15:32
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By desktop sounds I mean everything that gets sent to the sound output device. – Abody97 Oct 1 '12 at 15:32
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What software can be used to play 10 bit videos on Windows?
added by IVlad Oct 1 '12 at 15:11
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Is ClamWin the only open-source antivirus for Windows? [closed]
added by tyjkenn Oct 19 '12 at 23:39
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino♦ Jan 29 at 14:48

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

The question needs some editing – MadTux Apr 20 at 16:54
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Are there any LALR parser implementations that generate JavaScript code?
added by Abody97 Oct 1 '12 at 14:44
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What is a good open-source alternative to MixCraft, preferably able to run on Linux?
added by tyjkenn Oct 13 '12 at 4:53
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Are there any free or open source software, specializing in the elaboration of vector drawings in the style of comic books?
added by Francisco Alvarado Dec 7 '12 at 9:31
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Any open-source Qt/KDE application to convert image files from TGA to PNG?
added by Gallaecio Oct 21 '12 at 15:19
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What is a good screen shot program for ubuntu that automatically saves the screen shots to a folder
added by wil Feb 18 at 19:27
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Is there any Linux-based router firmware that has URL blocking capabilities?
added by Abody Al-Joudy Oct 2 '12 at 14:01
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Any open-source tool to generate automatically the list of API changes between two different versions of a C++ application?
added by Gallaecio Nov 8 '12 at 21:52
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Are there any cross-platform Python integrated development environments (IDEs)?
added by Ross Spencer Jan 30 at 14:58
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Is there a web application for maintaining a wish list (for birthdays etc.), that can easily be shared with friends and family?
added by Alex Apr 11 at 17:40
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Is there a horror/Halloween screensaver for Linux systems?
added by slybloty Oct 11 '12 at 17:08
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Is there an HTTP traffic sniffer like Fiddler that will run on OS X Mountain Lion?
added by Adam-E Nov 22 '12 at 0:32
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Decent inexpensive vector drawing app for both windows and mac that can create SVG and EPS files? [closed]
added by Adam-E Nov 22 '12 at 0:44
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino♦ Jan 29 at 14:49

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

Hi Robert I can see why you closed this question example, but giving the criteria, it's possible to narrow it down to only one as opposed to it being a list style question. Nevertheless, I've edited the question with a particular objective. – Adam-E Mar 3 at 10:56
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What are some open-source video transcoders that can run on Windows? [closed]
added by Abody97 Oct 1 '12 at 14:46
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino♦ Oct 1 '12 at 19:57

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

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Is there any open-source technology to distribute HTML documentation files and let users open a CHM-like viewer in a web browser to navigate them?
added by Gallaecio Nov 8 '12 at 13:15
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What is vector art program with an interface and workflow most similar to Flash, where skills and training can best be carried over? [closed]
added by tyjkenn Nov 22 '12 at 4:07
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino♦ Jan 29 at 14:50

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

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Is there a open-source, or at least free, photo booth program like Breeze Systems that will print directly to photo strips?
added by tyjkenn Dec 9 '12 at 0:55
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Are there any free applications to manage a prioritised 'to-do' list?
added by Alex Apr 11 at 15:17
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Free tools for sharing data online with version control, encryption and email notification for linux and windows and fuse filesystem
added by student Apr 28 at 11:25
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Is there any open-source, easy-to-use sound edition and recording application written in Qt and supporting PulseAudio?
added by Gallaecio Oct 19 '12 at 18:32
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What games are there out there starring Tux the penguin? (That's *games*, not educational software like Tux Paint.)
added by MadTux Mar 12 at 15:47
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I know that one could be considered a list, but it wouldn't be long, would it? – MadTux Mar 12 at 15:50
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Is there a library for real-time synchronization of data between a Node.js server and it's web clients?
added by Dokkat Mar 27 at 1:18
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Is there some simple piece of software for sound stretching, which implements various algorithms?
added by sashkello Apr 8 at 6:08
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What is a good tool to convert jpg or png into ascii art, with lots of control over the output?
added by MadTux Apr 20 at 16:53
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What programs support Wesnoth Markup Language?
added by MadTux Apr 28 at 18:57
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What are free alternatives to ClearCase for version control?
added by kmort May 14 at 11:54
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What are alternatives to ASP.NET MVC that have the built-in user registration and sign-in code that comes free when you create an ASP.NET MVC project?
added by kmort May 14 at 11:55
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I am looking for alternatives to Windows 7 explorer. I'm hoping for something that acts more like XP with keyboard shortcuts. Are there any out there?
added by kmort May 14 at 11:59
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I am looking for alternatives to Windows 7 explorer. I'm hoping for something that acts more like XP with keyboard shortcuts. Are there any out there?
added by kmort May 14 at 11:59
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Which video editors can be used to create works like those published by the CERN on their YouTube channel?
added by Daniele B Dec 11 '12 at 10:48
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I see several things in the question I would avoid. Using a word like “best”, for example, does not contribute to the question, since no one will answer you with the worst alternative — not on purpose at least. I don’t thing “professional” contributes much either. And I would not include a link in the question header. Maybe something like “Which video editors can be used to create works like those published by the CERN on their YouTube channel?”. – Gallaecio Dec 11 '12 at 19:14
Ok I changed the title. The problem here is that we can only put the title and not the body of the question. Asking for the "best" is a way to ask for a good software which can allow me to make something like that. "Professional" contributes beacause I must do it for my job, is not a leisure activity, so I need a powerful video editor. It helps in understanding which kind of software I need. – Daniele B Dec 12 '12 at 9:08
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Android vs. iOS: which suits better for a money tracking app? [closed]
added by Daniele B Dec 4 '12 at 14:25
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closed as not constructive by Robert Cartaino♦ Jan 29 at 14:50

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

I don’t get it. Are you asking “Which OSs has the best money tracking apps?” —then, I don’t think it’s a good question, who chooses a mobile platform because of a single app?!—, or do you mean “What money tracking apps are there that run on both OSs?” —then, I think the question should be a bit more specific: main expected feature, simple/advanced/professional use, or something that would reduce the amount of possible answers—. Anyway, I think you should rephrase it to make the meaning more clear. – Gallaecio Dec 4 '12 at 21:41
I'm thinking about creating an app on mobile devices, which will deal with 'money saving', tracking your expenditures. I'm completely new to this field (even if I'm a quite experienced programmer in webapps with jquery, backbone, html5, couchdb etc.) but I guess that the two worlds (iOS and Android) actually adress to different users. I just want to understand if an app which tracks your expenditure is most suitable for iOS or Android. Which are the differences in those two worlds? Is iOS more suitable for entertainment app? – Daniele B Dec 5 '12 at 8:06

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