Open Source Software (free as in freedom)
Misc.Utilities
- Complete office productivity suite, very similar to Microsoft Office and compatible as well.
- Simple, small program that allows you to transfer Music CD's to MP3 format quickly and easily.
- ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows NT/98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
- Photo-editing/graphical creation software, slightly advanced yet easy to use, not any easier than photoshop yet :(.
File Sharing
- P2P File Sharing program, spin-off of eDonkey, feature rich interface.
- P2P File Sharing program, Hub Based Client.
- P2P File Sharing Program, very simple "kazaa-like" interface
- a fast FTP client for Windows with a lot of features. FileZilla Server is a reliable FTP server.
Instant Messaging
- Multi-Service Instant Messenger, Connect to AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, ICQ, IRC all at the same time and from the same client!
Browsers
- Alternative Web-browser, becoming an increasingly popular replacement for Micorosoft's Internet Explorer. Definetly a safer way to surf.
- Mozilla's next generation preview version, still currently beta but stable and reliable.
- A RSS/ATOM reader, clean, simple interface, fully customizable
Email
- Alternative e-mail client, also from the mozilla foundation, becoming an increasingly popular replacement for Microsoft's Outlook Express
