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30 Great free software applications

Not all of these work on Windows, but it's still a great summary of good free, open alternatives to costly software. Read the comments to see which programs are only for macs and suggested windows alternatives:

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/01/30-essential-pieces-of-free-and-open-software-for-windows/

Hope this post helps you save some money!

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  • Nice post, some new ones to me on that list.

    Great to see a post from a new member that isn't Spam.

    Welcome to MSE nicksh.
  • nicksh
    nicksh Posts: 21 Forumite
    Thanks Outbidder - glad I could help!
    Been 'lurking' on MSE for ages, but someone else always seems to post anything worthwhile before I get the chance to, good to give something back to a great site.
    Nick
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