List of Useful & Free Software Programs

Heretic_Cata said:

BitCommet is better. (even acording to XtremPC)

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BitCommet is not multi-platform.

Found this the other day.

Microsoft XmlNotepad 2006

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=72D6AA49-787D-4118-BA5F-4F30FE913628&displaylang=en

bigbehr said:

Found this the other day.

Microsoft XmlNotepad 2006

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=72D6AA49-787D-4118-BA5F-4F30FE913628&displaylang=en

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That's excellent, I've been looking for something like that

WinSCP is the best secure FTP program. Beats filezilla if your webserver gives you permission to run SSH (most don't unless you ask for it).

Thanks guys. Keep them coming. I will update the list later next week.

I forgot to mention this very nice open source AVI video editing program:

http://www.virtualdub.org/

Filzip is a great free Zip program (it's really free, not shareware like winzip or winrar):
http://www.filzip.com/

the only problem is that it doesn't open .rar "split files" (e.g. file.r00, file.r01, etc)

Ok please bare with me, this is a list of mostly free OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE. Each category is listed with latest versions

THUNDERFALL: If you're still adding things to the list, I hope this helps some. I love free software without ads, banners and such.


-Ryan



categories:desktop,applications,educational,games,graphics,internet,server,sound and video

List:

Desktop Applications


GanttProject 2.0.2
a project management tool distributed under a GNU General Public License
Grisbi 0.5.9
personal finance manager
Programmers Notepad 2.0.6.1
text editor with special features for coders
Notepad2 1.0.12
text editor with the look and feel of Notepad but with more features
WinMerge 2.4.10
WinMerge is a Win32 tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories.
ConvertAll 0.4.0
Unit Conversion program
GTD TiddlyWiki Plus 2.0.6
complete wiki contained in a single HTML file.
Wikidpad 1.6
Wiki-like notebook for storing anything you can think of to write down
TreeLine 1.0.0
Free Word processing program similiar to commerical products
DBDesigner4 4.0.5.6
a visual database design system


Educational

GraphCalc 4.0.1
an enhanced calculator application that can solve equations
Tux Paint 0.9.15-2
Tux Paint is a free drawing program designed for children
Tux Typing 2 1.5.3
"Tux Typing" is an educational typing tutor for children
Celestia 1.4.1
Freeware Educational Astronomy Program
Stellarium 0.8.2
Map the night sky on your computer
MegaTrack 1.4
track storms on a map
Maxima 5.10.0
A sophisticated computer algebra system
Childsplay 0.83
Childsplay is a 'suite' of educational games for young children
The Babbleback Machine 1.0
Records and Playback voice game
JILetters 0.06
assists children with learning the english alphabet


Games

Kobo Deluxe 0.4pre8
space ship "shoot-them-up" style game
Tux Racer 0.61a
Race down the mountain as Tux the penguin
Crack Attack 1.1.14
Tetris-like game
FloboPuyo 0.20
Clone of the famous PuyoPuyo
Jooleem 0.1.4
simple yet addictive puzzle game ; click on four marbles of the same color that form a rectangle.
Jools 0.20
puzzle game similiar to Bejeweled
Anagramarama 0.2
Create as many words from the given letters
Portable Puzzle Collection r6844
collection of small one-player puzzle games
Sokoban YASC 1.315
Yet Another Sokoban Clone - for Windows
Frozen Bubble 1.0
knock down clusters of frozen bubbles
NeverBall 1.4.0
tilt the floor to roll a ball through an obstacle course
Armagetron Advanced 0.2.8.2.1
simple action game modeled after the lightcycle sequence of the movie Tron
GLTron 0.7
simple action game modeled after the lightcycle sequence of the movie Tron
Trigger 0.5.1c
car rally game
TrackBall 1.1.2
marble game inspired by the 80’s Atari classic Marble Madness
Battle for Wesnoth 1.0.2
turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme
pouetChess 0.1.1
3D chess
Freeciv 2.0.8
Freeciv is a multiplayer strategy game
Scorched3D
40 artillery game shootout
Enigma 0.92
find and uncover pairs of stones. Based on Oxyd
Critical Mass 1.0.0
space shoot'em up game with gameplay similiar to Galaga
Space Invaders
OpenGL 0.6.1 An OpenGL version of the classic arcade game
LBreakout2 2.5.1
space ship "shoot-them-up" style game
FooBillard 3.0
Billards (pool) game
SuperTux 0.1.3
a 2D jump 'n run sidescroller game.
Falling Block Game 0.9
puzzle game similiar to Tetris


Graphics

Paint.NET 2.72
image and photo editing tool for Windows 2000 and greater
Blender 2.42a
3D modeling, animation, rendering application
Dia 0.95-1
A diagram creation program program similiar to "Visio"
Cornice 0.6.1
Image Viewer for both Linux and Windows
Inkscape 0.44.1
open source scalable vector graphics format (SVG) tool


Internet

Thingamablog 1.0.5
standalone blogging application
Nvu 1.0
Web authoring systeM
tsWebEditor 2.2.20.79
text editor with syntax highlighting and code completion
HTTrack Website Copier 3.40-2
HTTrack is a free and easy-to-use offline browser utility.
Poptray 3.2
POP3 Mail checker
Juice 2.2
The cross-platform podcast receiver
Wackget 1.2.2
minimalist download manager based on wget
TrueDownloader 0.82
Open Source Download Accelerator And Manager


Server

XAMPP Lite 1.5.4a
Bundled web server containing Apache, Perl, PHP and MySQL
SANS 1.0.1
Simple Authorative DNS
Hmailserver 4.2.2 -
Build 199 Free Email server supporting POP and SMTP


Sound and Video

Gungirl Sequencer 0.3.1
Sequencer
Hydrogen 0.9.4-svn
Advanced Drum Machine
wxMusik 0.4.2.2
An open-source, cross-platform multimedia player and library.
VirtualDub 1.6.16
VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility
MusikCube 1.0RC2
Music "library" application similar to iTunes
CoolPlayer build 215
Audio Player similar to Winamp
Media Player Classic 6.4.9.0
Media Player Classic is an all-in-one video player


Utilities

PDFCreator 0.9.3
easily create Adobe Acrobat® PDFs from any Windows application that can print.
ClamWin Free AntiVirus 0.88.4
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003.
WinPooch 0.5.10
detects and blocks programs (such as trojans or spyware) attempting to modify your system
LetMeType v1.81
helps you enter frequently-typed text strings in Windows applications
WinDirStat 1.1.2
disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool for Microsoft Windows
UltraVNC v1.0.2
remotely control a computer over TCP/IP
Virtual Dimension 0.94
A free, fast and feature-filled virtual desktop manager for Windows.
Virtual Magnifying Glass v3.2.1
screen magnification tool for Windows
TaskSwitchXP 2.0.11
replacement for the standard Windows Alt-Tab dialog
Folder Size 2.3
adds a new column to the Details view in Windows Explorer to show the size of folders.
FullSync 0.9.1
file synchronization and backup tool which is highly customizable and expandable.
Rainmeter 0.14
customisable performance meter and other applets for the desktop
dotWidget 1.0
run applets or "widgets" on your desktop
TrueCrypt 4.2a
creates on-the-fly-encrypted volumes (data storage devices)
KeePass 1.05
KeePass is an open-source password safe
AxCrypt 1.6.3
File Encryption Software for Windows.
winMd5Sum 1.0.1.55
Md5 checker
WinRoll 2.0
WinRoll easily manages multiple open windows
Launchy 1.0 beta
The Open Source Keystroke Launcher for Windows
Qliner Hotkeys 2.0
easily configure Windows keyboard shortcuts for programs
Ant Renamer 2.09.0
makes easier the renaming of lots of files and folders by using specified settings.
AutoHotKey 1.0.44.14
scripting language to automate Windows tasks
Vital Desktop 1.42
runs screensavers in the Windows desktop.
Drempels 1.5.0
a screensaver that can also be run in your Windows background or "desktop".
Really Slick Screensavers 1.0
a collection of OpenGL-based screensavers
Spirex 2.22
an OpenGL based 3D screensaver
Run With Parameters 1.0.4
Run windows apps with parameters without using a command prompt

Battle for Wesnoth 1.0.2
turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme

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By one of our own, if I'm not mistaken.

Turner said:

By one of our own, if I'm not mistaken.

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Indeed: Sirp.

Padma said:

Indeed: Sirp.

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....great talent and great people at civfanatics...good to be here.

-Ryan

VRWCAgent said:

IMAGE VIEWER

• Irfanview
  Very lightweight, small, and fast image viewer that supports over 30 image formate. Remember though, viewer, not editor. Even though it can resize and do some very basic editing, it's really best used just as your default viewer.

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I have it , very usefull!

Some good programs are not in the list:

Ad-aware
A good adware/spyware scanner http://www.castlecops.com/downloads-cat-14.html

WinPatrol
A powerful system tool with security features. http://www.winpatrol.com/

No Flash
Freezes annoying animations (ads). Excellent program! For me myself, internet can be divided into two periods: Before and after No Flash! www.bbshare.com


Many programmes are not what they claim to be! Are your security software installing malware on your pc? Check this list:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

While this site is mostly for games, other forums are mostly for security and for solving computer problems. Read this good post on spyware for further info:
http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=61975

Quicktime Alternative.
Real Alternative (I noticed the link on the first page is broken).

They both allow you to play their files without their players, and come with Media Player Classic, and plugins for browsers.

K-Lite Codec Pack, contains many different codecs to help with audio and video playback.

@ecc: Some links would be nice...

I have been using Abi word (well, once) and I really like it. I've also got Open Offic installed, it turns out I don't have any Microsoft Office stuff on my computer, so not even word!

I'm wondering what is a good, easy and safe (I don't really know anything about torrents) bittorrent downlaoder thing?

Most of the mods available in CivFanatics are compressed with zip. Thus their size is very large and they are difficult to download. So let me propose a few programs which can compress your files to self-extracting archives. This way your mods will not only become easier to download, but also simpler to install and will gain an almost professional look. They're all freeware; though there are registered versions for the first two, the unregistered ones can easily be used for packaging mods.

Install Creator
This program was used to compress Warhammer mod (civ3). It's very simple to use, though its compression rate is inferior to Paquet Builder.
Paquet Builder
It's a very powerful but somewhat complicated program and has very high compression rate (with 7zip). A few features are unavailable in the freeware edition, but it's still very good.
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
It was used to compress Fall from Heaven (civ4). It's a scriptable installer, using C++ language. Recommended if you have programming experience.

Of course there must be more similar good freeware programs available, these three are simply the programs I found.

I recently used Paquet Builder to compress Midgard 1.1 mod (check my signature). Let me show you what was the size difference, depending on the compression method:
Uncompressed: 186 MB
Compressed with zip: 120 MB
Compressed with rar: 104 MB
Install Creator: 101 MB
Paquet Builder: 89 MB

I think it's obvious the advantage of using an installation builder instead of zip. I strongly recommend it for mods. It should also be useful for making large sets of leaderheads or units.

From what i was told, mods are made zips so that Mac users can access them.

I currently use AVG free anti virus, and have been satisfied with this package. However, I have read that from Jan 2007, the freeware will no longer be supported...I guess this means no more free updates.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement anti virus package?

That's not entirely accurate. Version 7.1 will no longer be supported by Grisoft after 15 Jan 2007. However, version 7.5 will be.

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

And there's always Avast! AV. It's free too. I use Avast! on my desktop, my wife AVG on her laptop, and neither have any problems.

So are you saying that version 7.5 is also free?

GIR said:

jEdit: very powerful programmer's text editor. (side / wiki)

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For what it's worth, Slava Pestov is a graduate student at my University.