Freeware / Opensource Software Links (please add any you know)

jaydog_2

I had a quick search around but had no results so I hope it's cool MODS starting this new thread.

Whilst reading through Martins Book, their is a small bit on using Freeware / Opensource Software, as I use and participate in some of this stuff I thought it would be good if we had post for this.

Any how here are a few I know of some reall well know of course.

Firefox open source web browser one of the best I think
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

Thunderbird, the email partner of Firefox
http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/

Primo PDF maker free no need for expensive Adobe software
http://www.primopdf.com/

Free verion of MS office
http://www.openoffice.org/

Free basic photo and image editing
http://www.irfanview.com/

Good PC back up software
http://fabs.dyndns.org/autobackup/index-en.htm

Any one know any other good bits of software ?

esuhl

You can't beat these top progs:

Calypso email client
http://www.rosecitysoftware.com/calypso/

Leechget download manager
http://www.leechget.net/

TightVNC (control a computer remotely)
http://www.tightvnc.com/

nLite (to customise Windows installation CDs)
http://www.nliteos.com/

Unlocker (unlocks files in use by Windows)
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

AceFTP (FTP client)
http://software.visicommedia.com/en/products/aceftpfreeware/

Audacity (Audio editor and recorder)
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

:-)

Toxteth_OGrady

jaydog wrote:

Any one know any other good bits of software ?

The 'Search Forums' --> 'Advanced Search' --> 'Keyword(s) = "FREEWARE" --> 'Titles Only' is quite a good bit of software. :rolleyes:

:rotfl:

:cool:

TOG

jaydog_2

Toxteth_OGrady wrote:

The 'Search Forums' --> 'Advanced Search' --> 'Keyword(s) = "FREEWARE" --> 'Titles Only' is quite a good bit of software. :rolleyes:

:rotfl:

:cool:

TOG

LMAO :rotfl:

I must say hi to a Young Ones fan as well NICE choice of comedy - the only choice :cool: ! sorry back on subject.

Did try the above but an error came back everytime.
Perhaps it was just at that time will try again anyhow

jaydog_2

Well nothing my end with that search and I have tried a 101 options so post up if get any better luck on existing threads on this subject

cwoodham

Here's a good thread from last year dealing with freeware recommendations:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=92428

wolfman

http://www.sourceforge.net/

A lot of great free apps here. Home of:

- Azureus
- Xbox Media Center
- UltraVnc
- CDex
- FileZilla
- PeerGuardian
- The Gimp
- Audacity

DKLS

http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/

The only Spam filter that works properly, built by a proper it/mathematics nerd

cwoodham

jaydog wrote:

Well nothing my end with that search and I have tried a 101 options so post up if get any better luck on existing threads on this subject

jaydog, try searching with freeware (all lower case, NO capitals) as the keyword. It works fine for me.

Theres a guide to using search on MSE forums here

jaydog_2

cwoodham wrote:

jaydog, try searching with freeware (all lower case, NO capitals) as the keyword. It works fine for me.

Theres a guide to using search on MSE forums here

Ah thanks, i have read the users guide well in a typical male style, i scanned it LOL, I have just followed your instructions again it did not work the first time, then it dawned on me.....it was a setting on my web browser causing the error msg....all sorted now thanks....the search works perfect

Toxteth_OGrady

jaydog wrote:

then it dawned on me.....it was a setting on my web browser causing the error msg....

jaydog wrote:

I must say hi to a Young Ones fan as well NICE choice of comedy - the only choice

In which case I'll leave the final words of advice to you from Rik:

"DO YOU REALLY THINK ANYONE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT INTERESTED IN ANYTHING YOU SAY OR DO EVER NEIL?!(or Jaydog)"

"I'm on board the free(ware)dom bus heading for good time city... and I haven't even paid my fare!"

:cool:

TOG