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So what software do you use that is free and think that it should be worth shouting about? Do you use it on a day to day basis? Then shout about it and I'll add it to the list. Please note tho, this list should only be quality software, not stuff you use once because you had to and it was bug ridden. As well software which is free that you use because you have to and don't enjoy shouldn't be counted. For example I have to use GIMP at we don't have Photoshop however I really don't like GIMP hence I won't include it in the list.
Also a brief description would help.
Here's the list so far:
Master List
So what software do you use that is free and think that it should be worth shouting about? Do you use it on a day to day basis? Then shout about it and I'll add it to the list. Please note tho, this list should only be quality software, not stuff you use once because you had to and it was bug ridden. As well software which is free that you use because you have to and don't enjoy shouldn't be counted. For example I have to use GIMP at we don't have Photoshop however I really don't like GIMP hence I won't include it in the list.
Also a brief description would help.
Here's the list so far:
Master List
- KeePass - Free password management that allows for you to store, create and manage account. The database is encrypted with a single private key or distribute partial private keys. A random generated private key and pass phrase can be used. Store the database on google drive and suddenly you have a handy way to keep you're passwords super safe
- Notepad++ - SO much better than Microsoft's not pad. Allows syntax highlighting, extended character set, macros and a whole wealth of plugins.
- Cygwin - Allows you to use GNU's BASH on windows (unix commands). Dam how I love less, tail and grep.
- Eclipse - Partially because I'm a java developer but it is a frikicing amazing IDE if your a programmer. Allows for simple to advanced tasks like managing servers, debugging remote applications from and IDE.... AWESOME!
- Putty - Remote SSH client that allows you to store sessions. Amazing if you have several servers to manage.
- Chrome/Firefox - Enough said
- Thunderbird - Simple lightweight mail client. Very good.
- Teracopy - far superior copying utility for windows. Faster, allows for stop/start/pause copying, integrity verify.
- ImgBurn - simple lightweight image burning utility and disk to image ripper.
- Filezilla - Free FTP client. Light weight and stores sessions.
- SourceTree - Git/Mercurial repository management tool. Very nice GUI and allows for some pretty advanced features.
- 7-zip - Far better compression client to Microsoft's awfulness. Support's far superior algorithms.
- FFMPEG/Format Factory - Command line (FFMPEG)/GUI (Format Factory) based conversion tool for basically any format.
- VLC - Support most/all video format's. Very handy.
- VIm - Great code editor for any language. It is very old, so it takes some time to get used to. Since it has been around for a while, though, it is very stable and has TONS of plugins. It has great customization, too.
- SublimeText - I never really got into this editor because, well, I like VIm. It definitely has promise and looks great, though.
- ZIM - A great local wiki file editor. Perfect for taking quick notes in class, during conferences, etc.
- Dropbox - The perfect solution for syncing files across multiple devices (Alternatives: Google Drive)
- f.lux - Great little tool that has become increasingly popular. Makes it so the screen color changes slightly as it gets darker to reduce eye strain.
- KeePass - Free password management that allows for you to store, create and manage account. The database is encrypted with a single private key or distribute partial private keys. A random generated private key and pass phrase can be used. Store the database on google drive and suddenly you have a handy way to keep you're passwords super safe
- Notepad++ - SO much better than Microsoft's not pad. Allows syntax highlighting, extended character set, macros and a whole wealth of plugins.
- Cygwin - Allows you to use GNU's BASH on windows (unix commands). Dam how I love less, tail and grep.
- Eclipse - Partially because I'm a java developer but it is a frikicing amazing IDE if your a programmer. Allows for simple to advanced tasks like managing servers, debugging remote applications from and IDE.... AWESOME!
- Putty - Remote SSH client that allows you to store sessions. Amazing if you have several servers to manage.
- Chrome/Firefox - Enough said
- Thunderbird - Simple lightweight mail client. Very good.
- Teracopy - far superior copying utility for windows. Faster, allows for stop/start/pause copying, integrity verify.
- ImgBurn - simple lightweight image burning utility and disk to image ripper.
- Filezilla - Free FTP client. Light weight and stores sessions.
- SourceTree - Git/Mercurial repository management tool. Very nice GUI and allows for some pretty advanced features.
- 7-zip - Far better compression client to Microsoft's awfulness. Support's far superior algorithms.
- FFMPEG/Format Factory - Command line (FFMPEG)/GUI (Format Factory) based conversion tool for basically any format.
- VLC - Support most/all video format's. Very handy.
- VIm - Great code editor for any language. It is very old, so it takes some time to get used to. Since it has been around for a while, though, it is very stable and has TONS of plugins. It has great customization, too.
- SublimeText - I never really got into this editor because, well, I like VIm. It definitely has promise and looks great, though.
- ZIM - A great local wiki file editor. Perfect for taking quick notes in class, during conferences, etc.
- Dropbox - The perfect solution for syncing files across multiple devices (Alternatives: Google Drive)
- f.lux - Great little tool that has become increasingly popular. Makes it so the screen color changes slightly as it gets darker to reduce eye strain.
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