An inetd server program useful when more than one machine is connected to the same UPS, but only one of them communicates with the UPS directly. freshmeat.net [Open Source, GPL]

Unix news site that keeps up with latest application releases. Slick customizable interface. Local mirrors of major packages. Past news indexed, searchable by keyword. Updates hourly.

Discusses an alternative method of storing a package's programs and data in their own directories.

Checks for orphaned packages and removes them. Downloads and documentation provided.

OpenVMS-like operating system, to run on several architectures: Alpha, i386, and PPC. POSIX kernel and DCL command line interpreter. Only architecture now supported: i386.

Object Operating System, OOS, pronounced ooze; goal: create new OS architecture, which uses filesystem to do many jobs usually done via various means. Design philosophy inspired by Unix, Plan 9, but does many things uniquely, trades compatibility for ...

A simple daemon that monitors and limits usage of ttys. It is implemented in Python. A simple config file can specify monthly, daily, session, and idle limits based on tty, user, group, and ttys in use.

lsof is a tool for examining I/O channels open on your Unix system. These can include files, FIFOs and network sockets. This information can be extremely useful for security and a variety of other purposes. Works on most Unix-like systems.

A shell allowing logins to a Unix system from a WAP enabled cellular phone.

An introduction and tutorial on how to make Powerpoint-style presentations with LaTeX. Article on Freshmeat.net.