Freshmeat.

[swestrup]

Years ago, I got myself a free account on freshmeat, not long after they had gotten started. I wanted to keep up with this new 'linux' thing, and open source software. Well, I eventually gave up on them, because months would go by between announcements of anything even remotely interesting to me. I recently rejoined the mailing list, as I wanted to keep abreast of developments that might make my job easier in administrating this web server, or could be a part of one of the projects I am thinking of trying out.

Its no secret that Linux software has been increasing exponentially, and I now find half a dozen interesting entries showing up per day. While on the one hand this makes me think its worth being on the mailing list, on the other, I have no time to download and install a dozen new pieces of software every day, just to see if they do what I need done.

So, is there a linux software review website out there? Something that does roundups and comparisons of software in different categories? Someone should definitely start such a thing if not, but I suspect someone already has.

Comments

[skjalm.livejournal.com]

Over the past couple of years I've been really annoyed at all the other Linux guys I hang out with because they always seem to change their viewpoint about which program is the right to use. You definitely know the MySQL/PostgreSQL, Postfix/Sendmail/QMail and Gnome/KDE/whatever discussions.

I've never come across any site that has what you mention. And I think it is largely because the programs change so much (and often) that it would be next to impossible to keep track with everything. In addition, there are oh so many different programs in different sizes that everything gets confusing by the sheer number of options.