Freeware programs and applications

[ugh]

You might want to add FlashPeak's BlazeFTP client to the list. t's available here: http://www.flashpeak.com/blazeftp/

For the images category, Sodipodi is a freeware vector-based drawing program based on GTK+ available here: http://www.sodipodi.com/

 

[SendTrash]

great thread... just found out I was using an old version of GIMP. The UI has certainly improved.. but still not quite PS

 

[nsafreak]

Well I was going to reinstall Nero 5 onto my PC (still may, yes its a legit copy) but I wanted to see what was out there just to burn ISO images as that's what I usually use Nero for. Found this program called burnatonce seems to be a pretty solid program that works well. Currently burning Mandrake 10 with it . If you just want to burn ISO images and want a simple program for that (supports .cue files as well) then you might want to give it a shot.

 

[aafuss]

Graphics editor:
Babya Photo Workshop-search at google.

 

[igowerf]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

[uethello]

I didn't see anim8or -http://www.anim8or.com/ Nice, very little 3d program. Good for beginners, with some nice tuts on the site.

I also like:
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/ - for Drawplus! 3DPlus! Photoplus! and some others. Not PhotoShop, but solid programs, and free.

edit>fixed 3d link.

 

[yukichigai]

Damn... just realized I was gonna suggest CDRWin, but it's shareware, not freeware. Still, as long as you don't mind being limited to your lowest burning speed it's nice software.

 

[igowerf]

up for those who are subscribed

 

[Nikamichi]

Creative House Expression 3 (Vector Drawing Software)

Creature House Expression? 3 is an innovative vector-based illustration and graphics tool that provides exciting creative capabilities for designers working in print, web, video, and interactive mediums.

...a free download version is available to existing users of the product for either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS. Follow the Download link to complete the registration survey and download the software.

 

[igowerf]

I saw that posted in Hot Deals, but it seems to only be for existing users, although anyone can download it.

 

[Winchester]

WE GOT A STICKY

 

[igowerf]

Originally posted by: Winchester
WE GOT A STICKY

Haha. Yep! beer contaced the mods for me a few weeks ago and got this thread stickied for us.

 

[mr899]

dvdshrink for backing up or editing multiple DVD's to one. Need more for proper menus.

 

[igowerf]

update for people subscribed

 

[Tal]

This may have been mentioned, but PDFCreator (sourceforge or freshmeat) can make PDF's too. It's free and easy to use.

 

[cKGunslinger]

I really like CD Burner XP for my CD burning needs. I don't know if it's a full replacement for Nero or Roxio, but I've been using it exclusively without any problems.

 

[eklass]

Under programming/text editors, I have found syn to be GREAT http://syn.sourceforge.net/. I think it wholly beats out Crimson Editor. The "click anywhere" thing is annoying at first, but you get used to having to click in the actual right spot and just hit the [End] key. It automatticalyl trims trailing spaces which is nice. It has syntax highlighting for everything in the world, INCLUDING "MultiHTML". IT's feature list is really really long. Anyway, check it out, as it made it's way onto my thumbdrive under cool apps.

 

[timswim78]

nm

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Anyone know of a free partitioning software that can create a boot CD? i love my Partition magic boot disk but most computers are now coming without floopys?

 

[Iron Woode]

No one has mentioned one seriously good network program:

IP-Tools

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Anyone know of a free partitioning software that can create a boot CD? i love my Partition magic boot disk but most computers are now coming without floopys?

you could always use the ultimate boot cd and customize it with floppy images. Getting the right images is the hard part.. after that, just make sure to make backups of floppy images so you can edit later.

 

[scdill]

Anyone mention TheOpenCD yet? Neat collection of Windows based opens source applications.

Blurb from the home page:

TheOpenCD is a collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. The programs run in Windows and cover the most common tasks such as word processing, presentations, e-mail, web browsing, web design, and image manipulation. We include only the highest quality programs, which have been carefully tested for stability and which we consider appropriate for a wide audience.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

wow, this is possibly the best thread ever in the software forums, bump for continued stickiness.

 

[igowerf]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
No one has mentioned one seriously good network program:

IP-Tools

IP-Tools doesn't seem to be free.

 

[Carazariah]

Nice Thread ! Thanks for the hard work putting this list together!

Wow. . .
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