Thursday, 22 January 2015

Open Source Web-Based File Explorer Applications

eXtplorer
You can use eXtplorer to browse directories or files on the server. The browser is equipped with various basic functionalities such as edit, move, copy, delete, search, upload and download files. You can even create and extract archives, new files and directories. In addition, you can use eXtplorer to login and work through FTP. To run eXptlorer, you should have minimum requirement of PHP 4.3 on the server and an update of Javascript on the browser.

AjaXplorer 
AjaXplorer provides you a quick accessibility much like a website. Almost all key browsers support this program. Another interesting feature of the browser is that it can easily adapt to small screen devices. A Web-server with PHP 5.1 or later is sufficient to run AjaXplorer.

KFM 
KFM is a free open source file manager, and provides you with an option to use it as a plugin for rich text editors such as CKeditor, Tiny MCE or FCKeditor. You need Apache or IIS web server support to run this browsert. Additional requirements include Linux operating system PHP 5.2+, MacOSX, Windows, Database (MySQL 4.1+/5.0+, PostGreSQL, or SQLite)

PAFM 
PAFM allows you complete user control on the files. You can even do source code editing with CodePress. Code Press is an editor equipped with as-you-type syntax highlighting.

QuiXplorer
QuiXplorer can be used to manage the internet and Intranet file managing and sharing. A multi-user file manager, the multiuser mode needs user authentication, administration control over users and specific settings for each user.

BytesFall Explorer
BytesFall Explorer is launched under GNU GLU license, which is written in PHP and Javascript. Other than offering usual functionalities like copy, paste, view, download etc., it makes use of work of some other projects such as LiveTree, GeSHi, Shell Commander, FCKeditor, tar/Gzip/Bzip2/Zip archives to perform different functions.

NavPHP
PHP navigator is written in PHP and AJAX with its unique XP style navigation. The key features include multiuser support, Gzip & Deflate webpage, which are built in HTML and code editor and Extract Zip. It is available for free.

iDC File Manager
The iDC file manager refers to a multiuser system that can be installed either on Linux or Windows web server. You can save, share and manage every format of digital media such as documents, images, audio, video, publishing layout, presentations and PDF files. 

FileMan
FileMan is integrated with a compatible browser to easily access files and directories. WYSIWYG editor allows you to create and edit html files. ASCII/binary transfer capability enables you to upload single or multiple files. The powerful archive management system is a feature that allows you to create, view, and extract .Tar files.

Relay
The Relay is launched under GPL. It is AJAX enabled, and has an improved UI and deliveres a performance that is ideal for large file sets. You can also handle the files and directories uploaded into file stores from other locations.

WebFile Explorer 
WebFile Explorer is constructed with a friendly user interface and online administration with user permission and quota limits. You don’t require server configuration knowledge to manage users/permissions. It is possible to turn the standard browser into a “Windows XP Explorer" like file manager when you need to share documents among other users.

phpXplorer
As indicated by its name, phpXplorer is written in PHP. It stands for an open source file management system with file types, property sheets, views and themes all built on by modular design. The permission manager can limit the user access to multiple users in a complete manner.

DesktopBrowser 
This web application makes use of SharpKit to maintain client-side code in C#. It is an open-source project, which is maintained at Google Code. It is possible to browse local and network drives. Requirements include NET 4 Framework, IIS Express

CSS Editing Tools For Programmers And Web Developers



1. Amaya:



This CSS web editor tool is open source and it is used for documentation works.
 Amaya supports HTML, CSS, XHTML, MathML and SVG.

2. Rapid CSS:



This is very simple to use and with this tool you can create or modify multiple CSS documents
simultaneously. You can also indulge in auto completion of code through Rapid CSS.
A CSS checker and code verifier are included in Rapid CSS to check your errors in coding
automatically.

3. jedit:



This CSS editor is great for programming use for Linux users. Written in Java, jedit is famous
among coders, mostly.

4. Style Master:



This CSS tool is super powerful as it supports both Windows and MAC operating systems.
 The editor has been written in HTML5 and CSS and designers simply love this option.
Stylemaster is pre-loaded with 20 pre-defined templates too.

5. Bluefish:



For programmers and web developers, using Linux exclusively, Bluefish is a powerful CSS editor. It enables creating websites, scripts and programming code.

6. TopStyle:



TopStyle is a very user-friendly CSS editing tool and the most useful one too, probably.
 With TopStyle you can edit files directly from your FTP server.

7. cssed:



This is a free tool which is used for CSS applications and CSS editing.
 It can be downloaded for free and the key features of this program are syntax highlighting,
 syntax validation, auto-completion etc.

8. Espresso:



This editor is used by MAC users and its drag and drop editing interface allows you to edit codes quite fast. The latest version of Espresso supports improved HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP integration, Ruby, Python, Apache and Markdown.

9. SciTE:



SciTE runs on both Linux and Windows and it's used to print CSS files. SciTE is able to
 export CSS files to PDF format while maintaining the syntax highlighting.

10. Sublime Text:

Open Source Mobile Tools For Workplace

1. Convertigo

This is a full-fledged mobile platform for developing and deploying apps. You can use the free community edition to access to the apps. The platform has standard and extended editions as well which come at small price. You can use Convertigo to deploy and manage apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry OS. The software is available for Windows, Linux and OS X platform.

2. ForgeRock

ForgeRock consists of several management and identity tools. It comes with apps that can support mobile devices, mobile apps and APIs. Even though the app is free, the support comes at some cost. ForgeRock software supports only Linux. 

3. OpenMobster

OpenMobster is a backend service for mobile platform that provides private cloud and mobile enterprise application private. OpenMobster offers unique enterprise sync platform that ensures reliability. The open source tool features push notification, mobile remote procedure caller (RPC) and management console. The tool is available on Windows, Linux and OS X.

4. WSO2 Enterprise Mobility Manager

This tool provides comprehensive enterprise mobility solution. It offers MDM, mobile management, enterprise app store and mobile data security features. The platform offers paid support and training. The tool is available on Windows, Linux and Solaris.

5. APG

APG (Android Privacy Guard) is OpenGPG encryption standard for Android. The tool offers encryption, decryption, signing and key management capabilities. The tool supports apps for Android.

6. ASEF

Android Security Evaluation Framework (ASEF) is a test suite for locating malware, adware and hogs in your Android app. The tool can detect malicious malwares in your app. The tool is limited to only Android apps.

7. The Guardian Project

The Guardian Group offers number of security and privacy related tools for Android devices. The tool uses Orweb private web browser. The tool includes apps like ChatSecure messaging, ObscuraCam, Pixelknot hidden message and Ostel encrypted phone call. 

8. LBE Privacy Guard

LBE Privacy Guard is the most powerful protection software app for Android. The tool can block unwanted traffic and malware. Users can customize the data that apps can access. However, you need rooted Android phone to run this app.

9. Orbot

This app lets users access internet using private Tor network on Android devices. Tor ensures anonymous private browsing. The app sends encrypted message through several servers to cover your online footpath. Your browsing becomes impossible to trace if you are using Orbot.

10. Apache Cordova

Apache Cordova offers set of APIs for native apps that use web development technologies. There are more than 600 plug-ins available for Apache Cordova. You can use Apache Cordova to extend capabilities of creating apps. The platform supports coding mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.