Free software list

When I was teaching at GSU, I discovered many of my students were not aware of some of the best free tools on Windows. Then I was thinking, why don't I set up a webpage and put up these nice resources so everyone can benefit.

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A. For common users
B. For techies
C. Resources

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The programs listed here are either open source or free for personal use. They are very useful and can replace its commercial counterparts (if there are). I have been using them frequently, for quite some time. I definitely recommend them.

Recommended List of Free Software on Windows

Updated in Oct 2008

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Appendix. Online resources to find more free software

1. General

2. Specific software set from notable organizations

  • Mozilla: the famous Mozilla group -- find more besides FireFox!
  • Microsoft express: free developmental tools from Microsoft.
  • Windows Sysinternals: these utilities help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose Windows systems and applications - from Microsoft.
  • PowerToys for Windows: PowerToys are for Windows XP - from Microsoft.
  • Apache: tons of open source tools (for professionals)
  • Oracle Technology Network: all Oracle software for download, for free! Of course they are only for developmental use, not production use.

3. Others