[FONT="]Operating System - Ubuntu[/FONT] [FONT="]Ubuntu is a community developed Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more. Note: Operating System not compatible with Windows applications.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.ubuntu.com/[/FONT] [FONT="]Office - OpenOffice.org[/FONT] [FONT="]OpenOffice[/FONT][FONT="] is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely. This is the ideal alternative for regular users because the GUI is much easier to work with than Microsoft Word 2007.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.openoffice.org/[/FONT] [FONT="]Calculator – Microsoft Power Calculator[/FONT] [FONT="]With this PowerToy you can graph and evaluate functions as well as perform many different types of conversions.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx[/FONT] [FONT="]PDF Reader – Adobe Reader[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html[/FONT] [FONT="]Compression Tools – 7-Zip[/FONT] [FONT="]7-Zip[/FONT][FONT="] is a file archiver with a high compression ratio similar to WinRAR, WinZIP and Power Archiver. You can use 7-Zip on any computer, including a computer in a commercial organization. You don't need to register or pay for 7-Zip. 7-Zip supports unpacking of RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, MSI, WIM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS. It can be used to extract ISO files directly to your hard drive instead of burning it with Nero Image writer.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.7-zip.org/[/FONT] [FONT="]Compression Tools – Universal Extractor[/FONT] [FONT="]Universal Extractor is a program do to exactly what it says: extract files from any type of archive, whether it's a simple zip file, an installation program, or even a [/FONT][FONT="]Windows Installer[/FONT][FONT="] (.msi) package. Universal Extractor is an alternative for Daemon Tools because it even extracts .bin which is commonly used in compression of PC games. [/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.legroom.net/software/uniextract[/FONT] [FONT="]Anti-Virus – AVG Free[/FONT] [FONT="]AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, free Virus Database Updates and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files. Note: compatible with Windows XP & Vista.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://free.avg.com/[/FONT] [FONT="] Spyware – [/FONT][FONT="]Spybot - Search & Destroy[/FONT] [FONT="]Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html[/FONT] [FONT="]Ad-aware – Ad-Aware 2008 [/FONT] [FONT="]With the ability to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-Aware 2008 can clean your system easily, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web. Ad-Aware 2008 includes improved threat detection, enhanced rootkit removal system, faster updates, Lavasoft ThreatWork to submit suspicious files for analysis.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/3000-8022_4-10045910.html[/FONT] [FONT="]System Tools – CPU-Z[/FONT] [FONT="]CPU-Z[/FONT][FONT="] is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php[/FONT] [FONT="]System Tools – PCI File Recovery[/FONT] [FONT="]PC[/FONT][FONT="] INSPECTOR™ File Recovery is a data recovery program that supports the FAT 12/16/32 and NTFS file systems. [/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/download.htm?language=1[/FONT] [FONT="]System Tools – Tweak UI[/FONT] [FONT="]This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx[/FONT] [FONT="]DVD Burning Tools – DVD Shrink[/FONT] [FONT="]DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD discs. DVD Shrink will also burn your backup DVD, if you have installed the latest version of Nero. The output from DVD Shrink can be saved as files on your hard drive, which you can then burn with software of your choice. It can even burn rented DVD’s that exceed 4.7 GB by converting the video to fit on the normal discs and users have the option to remove unnecessary menus, languages, deleted scenes…. [/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/DVD-Shrink.shtml[/FONT] [FONT="]Music/ Video Converter – COWON JetAudio[/FONT] [FONT="]JetAudio not only does it play various music and video files, it also has features such as CD burning, recording, and conversion to other file formats. You can create your own Internet broadcast by using JetCast, provided with JetAudio, and you can play all major file formats, including WAV, MP3, MP3Pro, OGG, WMA, MPEG, AVI, WMV, MIDI, RM, and video and audio CD tracks. Convert among audio file formats, and record analog audio to various formats tag editing for MP3, OGG, and WMA files. [/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.download.com/JetAudio-Basic/3000-2167_4-10013740.html[/FONT] [FONT="]Video Converter – SUPER 2008[/FONT] [FONT="] If you need a simple, yet very efficient tool to convert (encode) or play any Multimedia file, without reading manuals or spending long hours training, then SUPER © is all you need. It is a Multimedia Encoder and a Multimedia Player, easy-to-use with 1 simple click.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html[/FONT] [FONT="]Multimedia - Real Alternative[/FONT] [FONT="]Real Alternative[/FONT][FONT="] is a codec pack created for playing [/FONT][FONT="]RealMedia[/FONT][FONT="] files on [/FONT][FONT="]Microsoft Windows[/FONT][FONT="] operating systems without installing [/FONT][FONT="]RealPlayer[/FONT][FONT="]. The pack can be used with any DirectShow-enabled media player, such as [/FONT][FONT="]Media Player Classic[/FONT][FONT="], which is included as part of the package. The pack was designed by [/FONT][FONT="]KL Software[/FONT][FONT="] using [/FONT][FONT="]Real Media Splitter[/FONT][FONT="], an open source video filter, and Real Media [/FONT][FONT="]Codecs[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.codecguide.com/download_real.htm[/FONT] [FONT="]Multimedia - VLC Player[/FONT] [FONT="]VLC media player is a highly portable [FONT="]multimedia player[/FONT] for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, …) as well as [FONT="]DVD[/FONT]s, [FONT="]VCD[/FONT]s. This software is compatible with most video file formats.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.videolan.org/[/FONT] [FONT="]Multimedia - K-Lite Codec Pack[/FONT] [FONT="]K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. Codecs are required to encode and/or decode (play) audio and video. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of all the movies that you download from the internet. When you can’t play a certain media file, chances are you are missing a codec or your codec pack is not up-to-date.[/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm[/FONT] [FONT="]Transformation Pack – Flyakite OSX[/FONT] [FONT="]Flyakite OSX is a transformation pack. It will transform the look of an ordinary Windows XP+ system to resemble the look of Mac OS X. The installer simply automates the process of replacing critical system files, setting registry tweaks, and installing extras such as cursors, sounds, visual styles, etc. [/FONT] [FONT="]http://www.flyakiteosx.com/[/FONT]
