How to Run a PC on FreeWare (Without paying a penny)

Elf_2

A lot of people have trouble finding free-alternatives of programs that you would otherwise have to pay a lot of money for. I've come across a lot of these so I thought I'd post them as they may come in useful for someone out there. Please add your additions:

Operating System:
Linux OS

Office Applications:
Open Office

Anti-Virus:
Grisoft AVG (Inc Free Updates)

Anti-Spy:
Ewido Anti-Spyware

Media Player, Real Player Alternative, QuickTime Alternative and Codecs:
Free-Codecs (No Spyware attached)

Web Browser:
Mozilla FireFox

Database:
DBDesigner

File Transfer Protocol:
FileZilla

Email Software:
Mozilla Thunderbird

Fran

***Boardguide comment***

Hi Elf,

There is a lot of useful information on the stickies at the top of this board.

Computer Security Free! Viruses

What Security do you use?

Malware/Spyware Removal Guide

How often do you back up?

PC Problems? - links to free online virus scanners

Also several similar threads have been started which you can find by doing a search on this forum.

Thanks for these links, but I am locking this thread in an attempt to keep the info in limited places. I hope that's ok.