Free Apps & Tools

Free Apps and Tools
Here is a list of free Applications and Tools that are of good use.  This is a work in progress so...

OK, I have been running Ubuntu (a linux based distro) on an old laptop.  I really like it and haven't found much that Windows does a lot better.  I'll always run a Windows system on my main computer (currently 7) but if you have time and an old computer take a look at this.  https://help.ubuntu.com/

Note I have switched my Linux laptop from Ubuntu to Mint.  See the link above.  I still think Ubuntu Lucid Lynx is great, but I'm not impressed with the newer distros of Ubuntu, and Mint is based off of Ubuntu and is more like the older Ubuntu.

Name                                                                                                     Description
7zip 
 Another great free zip program
Adobe Flash Player  Good Flash Player
Adobe Reader
 .pdf reader 
 AlZip  Great free zip and unzip program
Audacity    (see before downloading)   Audio editing program.  Use with Lame to change to .MP3 (Great program to make ring tones)
 Use with Audacity for changing to .MP3
AVG  Free Anti-virus
Babel Fish  Language Translater
Cam Studio - Scroll down to download links and click on CamStudio20.exe
 Record anything on your screen.  This program rocks!
CapsLockBeGoneDisable the Caps Lock key completely or make it have the same function as the shift key
Catch FreeNot an APP or TOOL, rather a list of free apps and tools.
CCleaner  Clean up C drive.  Be sure to use back-up feature
Convert from Josh Madison  AWSOME CONVERT PROGRAM.  DOES IT ALL!  (distance, volume, weight, etc. etc.)
Draw Plus 4.0  Decent free drawing program
Everything  Good Search Program
Gimp 2
  Free draw program (why pay for photoshop)
Google AnalyticsOnline tracking of Google Sites stats
Google Sites  Easy Web Site Creator (This web site uses google sites)
Google Sites LiberationBack up your Google Sites site
Google Sketch Up Good 3D drawing program
join.meAwesome program allowing others to view your desktop.  Includes the option allowing a viewer to share control of your computer.
Microsoft Compatibility Pack
 If you are running Office 2003 and need to be able to read Office 2007 Word, Excel, or PowerPoint without upgrading to Office 2007, THIS IS A MUST HAVE DOWNLOAD.
MTexplorer   Excellent directory explorer with 6 windows at same time
Open Office  Alternative, free office suite.  Draw, word processor, etc.  Very good alternative to Microsaft office.
PC Screen Capture  Capture still pictures, haven't tried out yet much to know capabilities
PDF creator
 convert existing docs into PDF form.  Add security features, etc.  
Pismo File Mount Audit Package  Allows creation of private folders, etc.  Small, great app.
Portable Apps  Similiar to Office, but much more and free.  Lots of ad ons, Works great.  Includes Open Office Suite.  See above.
PSP Video 9  Change video file extensions (eg. .FLV) to .MP4
PStart  Great alternative to the classic start windows menu - portable!!!!
QuickTime Player  Music Player
Real Alternative  Tired of Real Player, Get Real Alternative.  Works Great!
RealPlayer  If you've been living under a rock, it's a media player
Skype
Basically like messanger, only use audio with video and call phone numbers
Synch.exp Great program for synchronizing drives, or portions thereof 
TeamViewerGreat program to share and allow others to control your desktop.  Includes file transfer, video, and more.
TuxPaintExcellent Drawing program for kids
VideoSpin from PinnacleVideo editing software
VLC When all else fails, VLC media player usually works. 
Windows Live Movie MakerGood video editing software
xfind  Decent Search Program
Yiola  Recipe Management, shopping lists, etc.  (Found this one for Tracy)
Zip Reader  Great free unzip program - from PKware
 
 
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