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Freeware and Open Source Software

Freeware Defined: Software application programs that are free to use and distribute. Often, these programs are written by home programmers and distributed via the Internet at no cost and no future obligation to buy.

Open Source Defined: In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. Open source software is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available.

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TweetDeck
Application

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Feb 13, 2009

TweetDeck aims to evolve the existing functionality of Twitter by taking an abundance of information i.e twitter feeds, and breaking it down into more manageable bite sized pieces. If you twitter, or are thinking about it. This is a great tool for it!

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7-Zip
Application
7-Zip is a file archiver like WinZip or WinRAR. Supports Packing in 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR. Unpacking in 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS.

1517

Jun 1, 2006

Adobe PDF Reader
Application
Adobe® Reader® is free software that allows everyone to easily and reliably view, print, and search PDF files.

1023

Jun 1, 2006

AeroSnap
Application
AeroSnap is a simple but powerful application that allows you to resize, arrange or maximize your desktop windows with just drag'n'drop. Very similar to how Windows 7 manages it's windows.

101

Apr 29, 2009

Audacity
Media
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.

1236

Jun 1, 2006

avast! 4 Home Edition
Security
Excellent Freeware Anti-Virus software for Home users. Includes Resident Shield, Email Scanner plug ins (including MS Outlook), Personal Email Scanner, On-Demand and other tests, Automatic Updates, etc.

1167

Jun 1, 2006

AVG Free 8
Security
AVG Free provides you with basic antivirus and antispyware. Found viruses on our test machine right away. AVG 8 is currently our favorite.

792

May 25, 2008

Azureus: Java BitTorrent Client
Application
Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language and comes bundled with many invaluable features for both beginners and advanced users to download torrent files.

977

Jun 1, 2006

CCleaner
System
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.

1607

Jun 1, 2006

CPU-Z
System
CPU-Z is detection program that allows you to get some information on your system, including : Processor name, features, cache, speed, muliplier and instructions sets; Motherboard information : name, vendor, BIOS, chipset, memory, AGP; Memory information : size, type, timings, specifications.

1771

Jun 1, 2006

doPDF
System
doPDF is a free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use. doPDF installs itself as a virtual PDF printer driver so after a successful installation will appear in your Printers and Faxes list. Just print any doc and choose the doPDF printer!

1069

Jul 30, 2007

DropBox
Application
Dropbox allows you to: Access your files from any computer, Collaborate on files with others, Keep track of every version of your files. If you have more than one computer - you need this!

176

Feb 13, 2009

EssentialPIM
Application
Innovative Personal Information Manager, includes to-do lists, tasks, calendar and personal notes.

1249

Jun 1, 2006

Filezilla FTP
Application
This is an excellent FTP program. It is open source software and is more than competitive with commercial versions.

1003

Jun 1, 2006

Flock
Internet
Flock is a web browser that makes it easier to share media and connect to other people online. Intergates your photos (Flikr, Photobucket, etc) and your blog (Typepad, Wordpress, etc) into one easy to use Firefox based browser.

1045

Jun 1, 2006

Gmail Notifier
System
The Gmail Notifier is an application that alerts you when you have new Gmail messages. It displays an icon in your system tray to let you know if you have unread Gmail messages, and shows you their subjects, senders and snippets, all without your having to open a web browser.

936

May 8, 2007

Google Earth
Application
Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.

1015

Jun 1, 2006

Google Picasa 3
Application
Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips

223

Dec 27, 2008

Handbreak
Application
Allows you to convert almost any input (including DVDs) to high-quality video files.

Apr 29, 2009

HyrdaIRC
Internet
HydraIRC is an open-source IRC client with an attractive and easy to use interface. It supports DCC Chat and File transfers, Connecting to multiple servers, Dockable Floating Tabbed Windows, Autohiding Windows, DLL Plugins, Channel Monitoring, Message Logs, Event Viewer, Themes, Color schemes, Buddy groups, Audible and Visual Notifications , Reg-Exp Highlighting, Favorites and much more.

964

Jun 1, 2006

Inkscape
Imaging
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. Supported SVG features include shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha blending, transforms, gradients, patterns, and grouping. Inkscape also supports Creative Commons meta-data, node editing, layers, complex path operations, bitmap tracing, text-on-path, flowed text, direct XML editing, and more. It imports formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and others and exports PNG as well as multiple vector-based formats.

1257

Jun 1, 2006

iQ Notes
Application
This application gives the user the ability to track notes on their computer just like Post-It notes. If you have notes all over your desk, or want to save information all in one place without losing them, you'll find this program very easy to use with many useful features.

Apr 29, 2009

Java Virtual Machine
System
Java allows you to access and use programs written in the Java programming language.

754

May 8, 2007

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
Media
K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.

1200

May 8, 2007

Launchy
System
Launchy is a free windows utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Just like in Vista!

1191

Jun 18, 2007

Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009
Application
Office Accounting Express 2007 helps small business owners and bookkeepers save time on everyday tasks, work the way they want, and grow their business through online sales, online invoicing, and payment processes.

2943

Jun 1, 2006

Microsoft SyncToy 2
System
The easy to use, customizable application helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers. Great for backing up data!

283

Dec 27, 2008

Microsoft Visual Studio Express
Development
Free, lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student application and web developers. Multiple editions available depending on language (C#, C++, VB, Web Developer, SQL, etc)

1381

Jun 1, 2006

Microsoft Windows Defender
Security
Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

983

Jun 1, 2006

Money Manager Ex
Application
Money Manager Ex© is a free, open-source, cross-platform, easy-to-use personal finance software. It primarily helps organize one's finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. It is also a great tool to get a bird's eye view of your financial worth.

1920

Jun 1, 2006

Mozilla Firefox
Internet
Firefox empowers you to browse faster, more safely and efficiently than with any other browser. Excellent free alternative to Internet Explorer.

797

Jun 1, 2006

Mozilla Sunbird and Lightning
Application
Excellent calendar from the Mozilla Foundation. The Lightning extension adds a fully integrated calendar to Mozilla Thunderbird. Recommended for all Thunderbird users!

557

May 25, 2008

Mozilla Thunderbird E-mail Client
Internet
Thunderbird makes emailing safer, faster and easier than ever before with the industry's best implementations of features such as intelligent spam filters, a built-in spell checker, extension support, RSS reader and much more.

824

Jun 1, 2006

Mp3tag
Media
Edit metadata (ID3, Vorbis Comments and APE) of common audio formats, rename files based on the tag information, replace characters or words from tags and filenames, import/export tag information, create playlists and more.

1013

Jun 1, 2006

NeoShooter
Imaging
Neoshooter is a screenshot application for Windows. Once launched, Neoshooter will intercept presses of your Print screen key, and act according to the options you set.

1287

Jun 1, 2006

NetBeans IDE 6.5
Development
All the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and Ruby.

199

Dec 27, 2008

Notepad++
Development
Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement, which supports several programming languages with syntax highlighting. Light weight and extremely useful. Don't develop without it.

562

May 25, 2008

OpenOffice.org 3
Application
OpenOffice.org includes the key desktop applications, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program, with a user interface and feature set similar to other office suites. Works with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office.

174

Dec 27, 2008

Paint.NET 3
Imaging
Paint.NET is image and photo manipulation with many of the powerful features that expensive commercial applications have, including the ability to use layers. Excellent alternative to Adobe Photoshop.

1375

Jun 1, 2006

Pidgin 2
Internet
Pidgin is an instant messaging program for Windows, Linux, BSD, and other Unixes. You can talk to your friends using AIM, ICQ, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, QQ, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, and Zephyr.

881

May 6, 2007

RocketDock
System
RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha-blended application launcher that is similar to ObjectDock. RocketDock renders quickly like MobyDock, has the visual sharpness of Y'z Dock, and the stability that neither seem to possess. Like the Mac OSX Dock.

1372

Jun 1, 2006

Songbird
Media
Songbird is an open-source customizable music player that's under active development. Lots of features include media library - and my favorite Lyric & Artist info. Think iTunes with an open source community

212

Dec 27, 2008

SpaceSniffer
Application
SpaceSniffer is a tool application that gives you an idea of how folders and files are structured on your disks. By using a Treemap visualization layout, you have immediate perception of where big folders and files are situated on your devices

Apr 29, 2009

SpeedFan
System
SpeedFan is a freeware program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers with hardware monitor chips.

1422

Jun 1, 2006

SyncBack
Security
Easily create a backup of your important information with this excellent backup tool. Just choose the location of your important files, then chose where you want them to go and SyncBack will keep the two locations in sync.

547

May 25, 2008

TrueCrypt
Security
Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. Encrypts an entire hard disk partition or a storage device such as USB flash drive. Encryption algorithms: AES-256, Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5, Serpent, Triple DES, and Twofish.

968

Jun 1, 2006

TweetDeck
Internet
TweetDeck aims to evolve the existing functionality of Twitter by taking an abundance of information i.e twitter feeds, and breaking it down into more manageable bite sized pieces. If you twitter, or are thinking about it. This is a great tool for it!

142

Feb 13, 2009

VideoLAN - VLC media player
Media
VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.

944

Jun 1, 2006

Vista Transformation Pack 8
System
Vista Transformation Pack is a software utility that transforms Windows XP's appearance to resemble that of Microsoft Windows Vista. VTP will transform your entire user interface, including a Vista-themed Boot Screen, Welcome Screen, and Visual Style, as well as new icons, wallpapers, and more.

3060

Jun 1, 2006

WinAmp
Media
Winamp is a skinnable, multi-format music/media player made by Nullsoft. It is freeware, although a "Pro" version with faster CD read/write speeds is available for a small payment.

803

Jun 1, 2006

WinAudit
System
WinAudit reports on virtually every aspect of computer inventory and configuration. Results are displayed in web-page format, categorised for ease of viewing and text searching.

1261

Jun 1, 2006

WinDirStat
System
WinDirStat is a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool for Microsoft Windows. It is extremely useful for figuring out where your hard drive space is going. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

1619

Jun 1, 2006

XAMPP
Development
XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is really very easy to install and to use - just download, extract and start. Basically install your own web and database server.

890

Jun 1, 2006

Xint
Application
Xint (pronounced "zint") is an alternative to Windows notepad, with dozens of useful functions. The focus is on efficiency and performance and thus there are no toolbars, redundant dialogs, or other unnecessary components.

1175

Jun 1, 2006

XviD4PSP
Media
Easy use and high quality program for converting videos for PSP, PS3, iPOD, BlackBerry and PC. Import formats: AVI DIVX ASF MPG MPE MPEG VOB TS M2P D2V MOV QT 3GP HDMOV RM RAM RMVB RPX SMI SMIL MKV OGM WMV DVR-MS PMP FLV. Export formats: PMP AVC, MP4 PSP 2.80, MP4 PSP 480, MP4 iPod, MP4 iPod 640, MP4 PS3, MP4, AVI, AVI DV PAL, AVI DV NTSC, MPG, MPEG-2 PAL, MPEG-2 NTSC, FLV. We LOVE IT!!

1606

Jul 19, 2007

xVM VirtualBox
System
Turn your PC into an easy-to-use virtualization platform with Sun xVM VirtualBox, the free and open source software that runs on all major operating systems and eliminates the need for tradeoffs or multiple hardware systems. Great for testing different versions of Windows, Linux or other OSes!

290

Dec 27, 2008

Yahoo! Widgets
System
Yahoo! Widget Engine is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to. Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferred symbols, and even give your current local weather.

997

Jun 1, 2006