Free+Stuff

Software can be expensive so it's good to know that there are a lot of free applications available. There are open source (i.e. free) applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, architectural design, game design, animation, photo applications etc. Please note that inclusion on this page does not imply any warranty or endorsement by the manager or members of this wiki. Use at your own risk. Remember that you may not download any application to a school computer without permission.

Feel free to add comments about any of the following software you have used and add your favourites to the list.


 * Office Software**

[|Open Office 2008] is largely compatible with Microsoft Office. The suite contains word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and drawing programs. Windows, Linux. [|NeoOffice] is based on the Open Office suite and contains word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and drawing programs. It is also compatible with Microsoft Office. Mac OS X.


 * Publishing**

[|Scribus] produces professional page layouts. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X. [|12 Ways to Publish your PowerPoints] links to 12 sites where you can publish a PowerPoint. Then you can embed it into your own wiki.


 * Animation and Drawing**

[|Inkscape] is a vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illistrator or CorelDraw. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X. [|Spore Creature Creator] (free trial edition) lets you make little monsters. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X. The full version of the sims-style game is due to be released in September, 2008. Aviary is a scaled down version of Adobe Photoshop. Cool Text lets you create logos (like the Intro to Office Technology heading) and buttons. Windows


 * Music**

[|Renoise] is an audio tool that lets you compose music. Windows [|Mario Paint Composer] is a fun remake of the music system from the original Mario Paint for the Super NES. Windows, Mac OS X. Royalty Free Music is free for students. It offers a variety of music and tutorials for adding it to your slide shows. WAV & MP3 formats.


 * Photo and Video**

[|Picasa] is a photo editing and photo management software from Google. It is useful for sharing pictures with friends or providing access to pictures that you want to use for a school project. Windows, Linux, Mac OS. [|IrfanView] is an easy to use photo editing and photo management software that does not take up a lot of space on your computer. It will also create slide shows and play videos. Windows. [|Gimp] is a graphic editing software similar to Adobe Photoshop. Windows, Unix, Mac OS X. [|imgSeek] is a photo manager that lets you search by drawing a sketch of the image you want. Mac OS X. [|Taksi] lets you take screen shots and videos of your favourite games and other 3-D graphics. Windows [|Jing] lets you snap pictures of your destop, create videos of what you are doing and share online. Windows, Mac OS X [|Screen Toaster] lets you create screencasts which can be uploaded to YouTube & embedded in a Wiki. Windows, Mac OS X, Linux JayCut is a free, online video editor. Windows


 * Programming Software**


 * Utilities**

[|vLite] will let you tweak and streamline Vista on your home computer. Windows Vista. [|Firefox] has been updated. [|Clamwin] is open-source antivirus software. Windows. [|RocketDock] is a navbar that gives an Apple look to your desktop. Windows [|QTTabBar] merges tabbed browsing into Explorer. Windows [|Enso Launcher] gives you faster access to your applications and windows. Windows [|Zotero] is a Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It cites in AMA or the style of your choice. [|iCyte] saves and manages research from Firefox 3 or Explorer 7 or 8. [|Memonic] captures and organizes your web searches. [|GoogleDocs Storage] stores your files so you don't need a flash drive. Uploader Box is a site that helps when you need to transmit files that are too big to email.


 * Little Extra**

[|Doomi] puts a little to-do list on your desktop. Keep track of your homework and projects. Lazy Meter - marks your progress and reports statistics on your progress.

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