Open Source in Windows
I use as much open source software in Windows as possible.
TTS OSSWIN CD
This amazing resource created by the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society has everything and much, much more than the now defunct Open CD had.
Click on the image above to download the iso image to burn to a CD for yourself or anybody else.
Here is a list of the applications you will get.
Desktop Applications
* OpenOffice.org 2.3.1 free productivity suite compatible with all major office suites
* AbiWord 2.4.6 Free Word processing program similiar to commercial products
* GanttProject 2.0.6 Gantt chart based project scheduling and management tool
* Grisbi 0.5.9 personal finance manager
* 7-Zip 4.57 file archiver with high compression ratio.
* Rainlendar 0.22.1 displays skinnable calendar on your desktop
* Programmers Notepad 2.0.6.1 text editor with special features for coders
* Notepad2 2.0.18 text editor with the look and feel of Notepad but with more features
* Sumatra PDF 0.8 slim, portable, open-source PDF viewer for Windows.v * WinMerge 2.6.14 WinMerge is a Win32 tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories.
* ConvertAll 0.4.1 Unit Conversion program
* GTD TiddlyWiki Plus 2.1.3 complete wiki contained in a single HTML file.
* Wikidpad 1.8rc13 Wiki-like notebook for storing anything you can think of to write down
* TreeLine 1.0.2 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 0.9.18 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 1.5.0 Freeware Educational Astronomy Program
* Stellarium 0.9.1 Map the night sky on your computer
* MegaTrack 1.4 track storms on a map
* Maxima 5.14.0 A sophisticated computer algebra system
* Childsplay 0.85.1 Childsplay is a 'suite' of educational games for young children
* The Babbleback Machine 1.0 Records and Playback voice game
Games
* Kobo Deluxe 0.5.1 space ship "shoot-them-up" style game
* Tux Racer 0.61a Race down the mountain as Tux the penguin
* Crack Attack 1.1.14 fast-paced puzzle game inspired by the classic Super NES title Tetris Attack!
* FloboPuyo 0.20 Clone of the famous PuyoPuyo
* Anagramarama 0.2 Create as many words from the given letters
* Portable Puzzle Collection r7836 collection of small one-player puzzle games
* Sokoban YASC 1.423 Yet Another Sokoban Clone - for Windows
* Pengupop 2.2.2 online multiplayer clone of Frozen Bubble/Bust a move
* Pang Zero 1.3 fast paced action game that involves popping balloons with a harpoon.
* NeverBall 1.4.0 tilt the floor to roll a ball through an obstacle course
* Armagetron Advanced 0.2.8.2.1 action game modeled after the lightcycle sequence of the movie Tron ; supports multiplayer over LAN
* pouetChess 0.1.1 3D chess
* Freeciv 2.1.3 turn-based multiplayer strategy game, in which each player struggles to become the leader of a civilization
* Scorched3D 41.3 turn based artillery game based on the classic DOS game Scorched Earth. Supports LAN and internet play
* Enigma 1.01 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 Use your paddle to aim a ball at bricks until all bricks are destroyed
* FooBillard 3.0 OpenGL-based billiards (pool) game with realistic physics, AI-player and many gametypes such as pool carambol or snooker
* SuperTux 0.1.3 a 2D jump 'n run sidescroller game.
Graphics
* GIMP 2.4.4 bitmap editor suitable for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.
* Paint.NET 3.22 image and photo editing tool for Windows XP and greater
* Blender 2.45 3D modeling, animation, rendering application
* Dia 0.96.1-7 A diagram creation program program similiar to "Visio"
* Cornice 0.6.1 Image Viewer for both Linux and Windows
* Inkscape 0.45.1 scalable vector graphics format (SVG) drawing tool
Internet
* Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 Award-winning Web browser that’s fast, secure, and easy to use
* Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.9 powerful e-mail and newsgroup client
* FileZilla 3.0.6 fast FTP and SFTP client
* Halite 0.3.0.2 download files via BitTorrent, a client file-sharing protocol created to overcome the obstacles of transferring large files over the Internet
* Thingamablog 1.1b6 standalone blogging application
* Kompozer 0.7.10 a WYSIWYG HTML editor to create/edit webpages without necessary knowledge of HTML
* tsWebEditor 2.2.20.79 text editor with syntax highlighting and code completion
* HTTrack Website Copier 3.42 HTTrack is a free and easy-to-use offline browser utility.
* Miranda IM 0.7.3 A multi-protocol instant messenger (IM) client
* Poptray 3.2 POP3 Mail checker
* Juice 2.2 The cross-platform podcast receiver
* Wackget 1.2.3 minimalist download manager based on wget
* TrueDownloader 0.82 Open Source Download Accelerator And Manager
Server
* XAMPP Lite 1.6.5 Bundled web server containing Apache, PHP and MySQL
* SANS 1.0.1 Simple Authorative DNS
* Hmailserver 4.4.1 - Build 273 Free Email server supporting POP and SMTP
Sound and Video
* Audacity 1.2.6 Free sound editor
* Gungirl Sequencer 0.3.1 Sequencer
* Hydrogen 0.9.4-svn Advanced Drum Machine
* VirtualDub 1.7.7 VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility
* MusikCube 1.0 Music "library" application similar to iTunes
* CoolPlayer build 217 Audio Player similar to Winamp
* VideoLAN 0.8.6d VLC is a multimedia player for various audio and video formats
* Media Player Classic 6.4.9.0 Media Player Classic is an all-in-one video player
Utilities
* PDFCreator 0.9.5 easily create Adobe Acrobat® PDFs from any Windows application that can print
* ClamWin Free AntiVirus 0.92 ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003
* WinPooch 0.6.6 detects and blocks programs (such as trojans or spyware) attempting to modify your Windows 2000 and later 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
* InfraRecorder 0.44.1 CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows
* UltraVNC v1.0.4RC12 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 v3.31 screen magnification tool for Windows
* TaskSwitchXP 2.0.11 replacement for the standard Windows Alt-Tab dialog
* Folder Size 2.4 adds a new column to the Details view in Windows Explorer to show the size of folders
* Safarp 0.5 fast alternative to the Add/Remove Control Panel applet to Win2k/XP
* WinCalendarTime 1.0 enhanced replacement for the Windows clock in the system tray
* Fullsync 0.9.1 file synchronization and backup tool which is highly customizable and expandable
* TrueCrypt 5.0 creates on-the-fly-encrypted disk partitions (hard disk, USB flash drive)
* KeePass 1.10 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 2.00 The Open Source Keystroke Launcher for Windows
* Qliner Hotkeys 2.0.1 easily configure Windows keyboard shortcuts for programs
* Ant Renamer 2.09.1 makes easier the renaming of lots of files and folders by using specified settings.
* AutoHotKey 1.0.47.05 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 2.23 an OpenGL based 3D screensaver
* Run With Parameters 1.1.2 Run windows apps with parameters without using a command prompt