Free software
Here is a list of free software which is already included in the distribution disk of Free Windows. It is all you need for work and fun. Having these programs installed on your computer you can create and edit graphics and texts, surf the net, read and write mail, play movies and songs, create and copy CDs and DVDs and so on, but you shouldn't buy expensive licenses.
 Office |
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| OpenOffice | Create and edit text and graphics in letters, reports, documents and web pages |
| AbiWord | Compose, edit, and view documents |
| Dictionary | Look up words in dictionaries |
| HomeBank | Free, easy, personal accounting for everyone |
| Tasque | Easy quick task management |
| Document Viewer | View multi-page documents |
| Tomboy Notes | Take notes, link ideas and stay organized |
 Internet |
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| Mozilla Firefox | Browse the World Wide Web |
| Google Chrome | Access the Internet |
| Thunderbird | Read, write mail with Mozilla Thunderbird |
| FileZilla | Download and upload files via FTP, FTPS and SFTP |
| Skype | VOIP and instant messaging client |
| Liferea Feed Reader | Download and view feeds |
| PidgIn | Chat over IM Supports AIM, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN, Yahoo and more |
| Emesene | MSN Messenger client |
| Uget | Download multiple URLs and apply it to one of setting/queue |
| Gwibber | Update your microblog and follow your contacts statuses |
 Sound & Video |
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| VLC | Read, capture, broadcast your multimedia streams |
| Audacity | Record and edit audio files |
| Banshee | Play and organize your media collection |
| Brasero | Create and copy CDs and DVDs |
| Movie Player | Play movies and songs |
| Sound Recorder | Record sound clips |
| Avidemux | Edit your Videos |
| Cheese | Take photos and videos with your webcam, with fun graphical effects |
 Graphics |
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| The GIMP | Create images and edit photographs |
| Inkscape | Create and edit Scalable Vector Graphics images |
| Blender | Create and edit 3D models and animations |
| F-spot | Organize, enjoy, and share your photos |
| Simple Scan | Scan Documents |
| Image Viewer | Browse and rotate images |
 Games |
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| glChess | Play the classic two-player boardgame of chess |
| Mines | Clear hidden mines from a minefield |
| Quadrapassel | Fit falling blocks together |
| Sudoku | Test your logic skills in this number grid puzzle |
 System |
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| WINE | Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer |
| Java | |
| Flash | |
| Codecs | |
| Disk Usage Analyzer | Check folder sizes and available disk space |
| 7zip | 7zip compression/uncompression tool |