Software list for a better computing

via: The x2o Dimension

• 7-Zip - File archiver (Open Source).
• Ad-Aware - Deletes unwanted Software
• ATnotes - Stickies for your Desktop (Freeware)
• Avast Anti-Virus - One of the best Virus Scanner around
• Avant Browser - Another Web Browser (Freeware)
• Apache HTTP Server - HTTP server (Open Source).
• Audacity - Audio editor (Open Source).
• AutoGK - DVD to DivX/Xvid Converter (Freeware)
• AxCrypt - Encryption Software (Open Source)
• Azureus - BitTorrent client (Open Source).
• BB4Win - Alternative shell for Windows (Open Source).
• BitComet - BitTorrent client (Freeware)
• Blender - 3D graphics creation suite (Open Source).
• Bosskey - Virtual Desktop Program (Freeware)
• Cain & Abel - All-in-one Security Tool (Freeware)
• CDex - MP3 ripper (Open Source)
• Celestia - Real-time 3D space simulation (Open Source).
• CCleaner - Cleans Crap on your Computer (Freeware)
• Chaos Manager - Free Organizing Software (Freeware)
• Context - powerful text editor (Freeware)
• CVSNT - Versioning system (Freeware).
• Cygwin - Linux-like environment for Windows (Open Source).
• Dia - Drawing program (Open Source).
• DIManager - Desktop Icon Manager (Freeware)
• DVD Shrink - DVD Decrypter Software (freeware)
• Eclipse - Java IDE (Open Source).
• Econsole - Customizable Cmd Alternative (freeware)
• Everest Home Edition - System Diagnostic Tool (Freeware)
• Feedreader - Easy to use Feed Reader
• FileZilla - FTP client (Open Source).
• Firefox - Web browser (Open Source).
• Foxit PDF Viewer - Fastest PDF Viewer around (Freeware)
• Stellarium - Open Source Photo-Realistic Sky Generator in Real Time
• foobar2000 - Audio player (Freeware).
• FreeMind - Mind-mapping tool (Open Source).
• Gaim - A multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client (Open Source)
• GhostMouse - Mouse Recording Program (Freeware)
• Gizmo - IP telephone (Freeware)
• GMail Drive - Gmail shell extension (Freeware).
• gnuplot - Plotting utility (Freeware).
• Google Earth - imagery and other geographic information program
• Hottnotes - Another sticky notes reminder program (Freeware)
• HTTrack - Offline browsing utility (Open Source).
• Icon Sushi - Icon editor (Freeware).
• Inkscape - Vector graphics editor (Open Source).
• IrfanView - Image viewer (Freeware).
• Izarc - Another compression utility (Freeware)
• Java - Programming language/platform.
• Konfabulator - Widgets Software (Freeware)
• Keepass - light-weight and easy-to-use password manager (Open Source)
• Kerio Personal Firewall - Firewall (Freeware).
• mIRC - IRC client (Nagware/Commercial).
• Media Monkey - Jukebox Software (Freeware)
• MWSnap - Screen Capture Utility (Freeware)
• MySQL - Database server (Open Source/Commercial).
• NetHack - Game (Open Source).
• Notepad++ - A source code editor (Open Source)
• OpenOffice - Office suite (Open Source).
• Opera - Web browser (Adware/Commercial).
• PDFCreator - PDF Creator (Open Source)
• Process Explorer - Useful tool for tracking Programs and dll’s running on background (Freeware)
• PHP - Programming language.
• PuTTY - Telnet/SSH client (Open Source).
• PSPad - all-in-one programmers editor (Freeware)
• Quicktime Alternative - Play Quicktime files w/o Quicktime Player
• Ras Monitor - Monitors bandwidth usage
• Rainlendar - Desktop calendar (Open Source).

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