Something I did before on another forum
Here is a list of programs that I frequently use on my PC that are Freeware or Donateware that I find useful. I haven't finished yet (still got protection to cover). If you have any other programs you would like to add then post the link in a reply and a short description would be nice
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Office/Productivity Apps
Context
Main Purpose: A text editor
Features : Syntax highlighting for common languages, more highlighters can be added by the user, file compare, tabbed windows.
Alternatives:
Crismon Editor
i.Ftp
Main Purpose: FTP Client
Features : Its small and does the job well
Alterantives:
Filezilla
Firefox
Main Purpose: Alternative web browser to IE
Features : Pop-up stopper, tabbed browsing, extensions can be downloaded for more features, less vulnerabilities
Alternatives:
Maxthon,
Avant,
Lynx (text only browser)
Thunderbird
Main Purpose: Email Client
Features : Customisable spam Filter, Newsgroup reader, extensions can be downloaded for more features
Alternatives: -blank-
Gimp
Main Purpose: Art/Graphics Package
Features : Extendable, similar to Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop in terms of features
Alternatives: -blank-
Open Office
Main Purpose: Office Suite
Features : Contains most of the functionality of Microsoft Office, uses XML based format for saving files, can save and open Microsoft formats, contains PDF printer
Alternatives:
Star Office
PDF Creator
Main Purpose: PDF Virtual Printer
Features : No ads
Alternatives: -blank-
IZarc
Main Purpose: Archiver
Features : Can extract from a number of formats
Alternatives: -blank-
Stickies
Main Purpose: Post-it program for desktop
Features : Stick Post-it notes on desktop, alarms, synchronise between computers via networks
Alternatives: -blank-
Protection
AVG Anti-virus
Main Purpose: Anti-virus
Features : E-mail scanner (if using an e-mail client), small overhead.
Alternatives:
Avast
Sygate Firewall
Main Purpose: Firewall
Features : Easy to use, good forum support, stealths all ports.
Alternatives:
Kerio
Ad-aware
Main Purpose: Spyware detector and remover
Features : Easy to use.
Alternatives:
Spy-bot Search and Destroy,
Hijack This!
Spyware Blaster
Main Purpose: Spyware Preventor
Features : Easy to use, support for Firefox and IE
Alternatives:
Spy-bot Search and Destroy
Media Players/Codec
Media Player Classic
Main Purpose: Video Media Player
Features : Plays pretty much anything (including DVDs) if you have the right codec
Alternatives:
Video Lan Player,
BS Player
K-Lite Codec Pack
Main Purpose: Collection of Codecs
Features : Has codecs for EVERYTHING including RealMedia and Quicktime.
Alternatives:
FFD Show
Winamp
Main Purpose: Audio/Video Player
Features : Simple to use with plenty of plugins.
Alternatives:
iTunes