Free Software, Freeware, Open Source, Alternative Software

Name: 7-Zip
URL: http://www.7-zip.org
License: Open source / GNU Lesser General Public License
Platform: Win32, Win64, Win IA64, Linux x86
Alternative to: WinRAR, WinZip
Notes: Can only compress into some of it's supported formats

This list exists to inform users of free alternatives software to Adobe Product.

• Name: CutePDF Writer
  URL: http://www.cutepdf.com
  License: Freeware (Free for personal and commercial use)
  Platform: Win32, Win64
  Alternative to: Adobe Acrobat Standard

•  Name: PDFCreator
  URL: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/
  License: Open source / GNU General Public License
  Platform: Win32
  Alternative to: Adobe Acrobat Standard

• Name: Inkscape
  URL: http://www.inkscape.org
  License: GPL
  Platform: Windows/Linux/general UNIX
  Alternative to: Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator

• Name: The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
  URL: http://www.gimp.org
  License: Open source / GNU General Public License
  Platform: Win32, UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X
  Alternative to: Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Corel Draw

• Name: Jahshaka
  URL: http://www.jahshaka.org/
  License: Open source / GNU General Public License
  Platform: Linux, OS X, Irix, Win32
  Alternative to: Adobe Premiere

• Name: Foxit Reader
  URL: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
  License: Free for non-commercial use
  Platform: Win32
  Alternative to: Adobe Reader

This list exists to inform users of free alternatives to common (or not so common) commercial software.

Alternative Software to 3D Studio Max

• Name: Blender 3D
  URL: http://www.blender3d.org
  License: Open source / GNU General Public License
  Platform: Win32, Linux x86, Linux PPC, Mac OS X, Solaris, FreeBSD
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max, LightWave 3D
• Name: Freyja URL: http://icculus.org/freyja/
  License: Open source / Unknown
  Platform: Win32, Linux
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max, LightWave 3D
• Name: Imagine3D and Organica for Windows
  URL: http://www.imagine3d.org/modules/new...id=319&forum=1
  License: abandonware
  Platform: runs on any version of Win
  Alternative to: Lightwave, Blender
  Comments: General purpose 3D rendering and animation program
• Name: Wings 3D
  URL: http://www.wings3d.com/
  License: GPL
  Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max
  Review: A powerful program to make 3D graphics. Does not do animations yet, but is easier to use than Blender.
• Name: Art of Illusion
  URL: http://www.artofillusion.org/
  License: Open source / GNY General Public License
  Platform: Java
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D
• Name: K-3D
  URL: http://www.k-3d.org
  License: Open source / GNU General Public License
  Platform: Win32, Others (source)
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D
• Name: Moonlight|3D
  URL: http://www.moonlight3d.eu
  License: Open source / GNU Lesser General Public License
  Platform: Win32 (source), Others (source)
  Alternative to: 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D

Most defrag tools only allow you to defrag an entire drive. Defraggler lets you specify one or more files, folders, or the whole drive to defragment.

When Defraggler reads or writes a file, it uses the exact same techniques that Windows uses. Using Defraggler is just as safe for your files as using Windows.

At a glance, you can see how fragmented your hard drive is. Defraggler's drive map shows you blocks that are empty, not fragmented, or needing defragmentation.

* Give your hard drive a quick touch-up with Quick Defrag
* Organizes empty disk space to further prevent fragmentation
* Defragment while you sleep - and wake up with a faster PC. Set Defraggler to run daily, weekly or monthly
* Full Windows OS and Multi-lingual support
* Supports 37 major languages

Defraggler is made by Piriform, the company that also brought you CCleaner and Recuva, so is completely free!

Publisher : Piriform
Download : Defraggler

Free 3GP Video Convert Wizard will get all your 3GP conversion done with ease. Free 3GP Video Convert Wizard features a powerful 3GP converter to convert 3GP video to other video /audio formats supported by your portable devices like iPod, PSP and other music players. It can also convert videos of other formats to 3GP for your mobile phone.

Features:

> High-speed 3GP encoder with our own MMX/SSE/SSE2-optimized encoding core
> Batch processing to support multiple conversions with the same settings at one time
> Editable conversion list to arrange the tasks
> Presets of the video resolution, video quality and frame rate provided
> Presets of the audio bit rate, audio frequency and audio channel provided
> Intuitive converting wizard enables you to operate with easy
> A brief conversion report showing the processing result
A button to open output folder to find your files

Publisher : freeaudiovideosoft
Download : Download Now

The goal of this project is to offer a consolidated library of icons used in various libraries, window makers, themes and other applications. Over 7000 unique icons in svg, png and xpm formats.

The library is not a theme. Its a centralized source for icons to cover all your needs. The goal is to cover all common apps, operating systems, mimetypes, devices, and country flags.

Size: 343.99MB

Publisher: Visit Website

OS: Windows (All), Linux, MacOS

7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio.

The main features of 7-Zip are:

* High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression
* Supported packing / unpacking formats: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR
* Supported formats for unpacking only: ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, DMG, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MSI, NSIS, RAR, RPM, UDF, WIM, XAR and Z.
* Compression ratio for ZIP and GZIP formats: 2-10 % better than the ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
* Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats
* Self-extracting capability for 7z format
* Integration with Windows Shell
* Powerful File Manager
* Powerful command line version
* Plugin for FAR Manager
* Localizations for 74 languages

Publisher : 7-zip.org
Download : Download

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.

One box for everything

Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages.

Thumbnails of your top sites

Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab.

Incognito mode

Don't want pages you visit to show up in your web history? Choose incognito mode for private browsing.

Safe browsing

Google Chrome warns you if you're about to visit a suspected phishing, malware or otherwise unsafe website.

publisher : google
download : download chrome

Comodo claim that their firewall is unique in that it passes all known leak tests to ensure the integrity of data incoming and exiting your system. Comodo has put firewall through all kinds of sophisticated tests to ensure its firewall powerful enough to ward off these attacks with default settings. No other firewall has had to work this hard.

* PC Magazine Online's Editor's Choice
* Secures against internal and external attacks
* Blocks internet access to malicious Trojan programs
* Safeguards your Personal data against theft
* Delivers total end-point security for Personal Computers and Networks

publisher : comodo
download : downlaod comodo

A full-featured Internet web browser, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated explores, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse.

*Speed Dial: Your favorite sites are just one click away at all times.
*Search Shortcuts: Faster search – type your queries directly into the address bar.
*Trash Can: Instantly reopen recently closed tabs.
*Speed Dial: Get your favorite Web page with just one click.
*Mouse Gestures: With Opera you can navigate the Web with your mouse.
*Opera Link: Synchronize data of your choice online, or among different computers and devices.
*Quick Find: Opera remembers not only the titles and addresses, but also the actual content of the Web pages you visit.
*Feed Preview: Preview a Feed by clicking on the feed icon, and you will see it in clean and efficient multiple-column layout.
*Quick and customizable Web search: Get quick access to Google, eBay, Amazon and more with the search field in the upper right corner.

Publisher : opera software
Download : download