Social Networking

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Social networking sites allow people to meet new people and keep in touch with old friends.

How to Install and Configure Pixelfed

Pixelfed is a decentralized federated application that allows users to share photos, art, and videos. This guide explains how to install and configure Pixelfed and provides details about all prerequisites.

Install and Configure Collabora CODE

Collabora is a fully-featured open-source alternative to popular office suites such as Microsoft Office. The Collabora Online Development Edition (CODE) edition is the online development version of Collabora.

How to Install PeerTube

There is now increased interest in federated web applications as alternatives to the major social media sites.

Install and Configure Hubzilla

Recent developments have led to a renewed interest in federated web applications. Much of the interest centers around the Twitter alternative Mastodon.

Aggregate Content Using Planet Venus on Ubuntu 12.04

The Planet (Venus) Feed Aggregator takes a collection of RSS feeds and generates what its founders call a “River of News” feed that combines posts from all sources into a single coherent stream.

Dolphin

Dolphin is an open-source software package for building social networks, dating sites and niche communities. Dolphin’s features include video chat, video messenger, iPhone app, Android App, Adobe AIR desktop app, groups, events, blogs, files, media sharing, a store, and more.

phpFox

phpFox is a proprietary social networking platform that allows groups to create and maintain communities of people with common interests.