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		<title>Free RM to MP3 Converter 1.48</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>awais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RM to MP3 Converter easily lets you convert RealAudio files (RM, RA, and RAM) to MP3 and WAV files. Also, you can extract audio from RealVideo files. Its features include support for conversion from RM to MP3 and WAV, as well as for batch conversion. RM to MP3 Converter also supports other audio formats. You [...]]]></description>
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RM to MP3 Converter easily lets you convert RealAudio files (RM, RA, and RAM) to MP3 and WAV files. Also, you can extract audio from RealVideo files. Its features include support for conversion from RM to MP3 and WAV, as well as for batch conversion. RM to MP3 Converter also supports other audio formats. You can convert WMA, AC3, MP3, and WAV to MP3 and WAV files.</p>
<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.4shared.com/get/295088356/d4f2301d/RMToMP3Converterv148_password_.html">Download Free RM to MP3 Converter 1.48 Here</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Free Power MP3 Recorder Cutter Professional 5.2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 14:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>awais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This program inclues three tools for mp3 recording and cutting, Power Mp3 Recorder, Power Mp3 Cutter Classic version and Power Mp3 Cutter Pro version. Power MP3 Recorder(MP3 Sound Recorder) can record mp3 or wav files from any sound sources of your computer, such as PC sound card, cassette tape, microphone, CD player, radio, TV. The [...]]]></description>
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This program inclues three tools for mp3 recording and cutting, Power Mp3 Recorder, Power Mp3 Cutter Classic version and Power Mp3 Cutter Pro version. Power MP3 Recorder(MP3 Sound Recorder) can record mp3 or wav files from any sound sources of your computer, such as PC sound card, cassette tape, microphone, CD player, radio, TV. The target mp3 bitrate can vary from 8kbps to 320kbps. Power MP3 Recorder(MP3 Sound Recorder) also supports queue recording, you can arrange recording at any time as you want. It can pause and resume the recording automatically by detecting sound level, so you will not hear silence while hearing the playback. By using high quality encoder, it will only produce high quality mp3 audio. It is very easy to use.</p>
<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.4shared.com/get/294268244/76aa1e99/Power_MP3_Recorder_Cutter_Prof.html">Download Free Power MP3 Recorder Cutter Professional 5.2 Here</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Free JetAudio Plus VX Portable</title>
		<link>http://www.urduhome.net/2010/05/20/free-jetaudio-plus-vx-portable/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 12:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>awais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JetAudio is integrated multimedia software composed of a single compact rack. Not only does it play various music and video files but it also has other features such as CD burning, recording conversion to other file formats,, and so on. In addition to these features, you have the ability to create your own Internet broadcasting [...]]]></description>
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JetAudio is integrated multimedia software composed of a single compact rack. Not only does it play various music and video files but it also has other features such as CD burning, recording conversion to other file formats,, and so on. In addition to these features, you have the ability to create your own Internet broadcasting by using JetCast, which is provided with JetAudio Play all major file formats and discs, including WAV, MP3, MP3Pro OGG, WMA, MPG, AVI, WMV, MIDI, RM, and video, and audio CD Convert among audio file formats, and record analog audio to various formats. The program features Internet broadcasting with JetCast; visualization plug-ins, including Sound2Vision; tag editing for MP3, OGG, and WMA; various sound effects including wide, reverb, and x-bass; multichannel sound output; speed control of audio playback; crossfading for smooth transition between twosongs; a skinnable user interface; synchronized lyrics display (karaoke) for MIDI and MP3 files; and subtitles</p>
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<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.4shared.com/get/290692393/de918ef0/portable_jet_audio.html">Download Free JetAudio Plus VX Portable Here</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Free DVD X Player Professional 5.2</title>
		<link>http://www.urduhome.net/2010/05/18/free-dvd-x-player-professional-5-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 13:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>awais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first region free/code free application DVD player in the world DVD X Player is the first region free/code free application DVD player in the world. Through this player you can play all region DVD on all DVD drives even if you have changed the region code 5 times. You needn&#8217;t hack DVD drive (flash [...]]]></description>
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<strong>The first region free/code free application DVD player in the world</strong></p>
<p>DVD X Player is the first region free/code free application DVD player in the world.</p>
<p>Through this player you can play all region DVD on all DVD drives even if you have changed the region code 5 times. You needn&#8217;t hack DVD drive (flash firmware) which is very dangerous.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a powerful and easy to use DVD player integrating all functions of a standard DVD player. It can provide superior video and audio (Dolby&#038;DTS) quality, together with other enhanced functions: e.g. record DVD, optional skins, playback image and DV, image capture and bookmark, etc.</p>
<p>Furthermore, it supports DIVX, MPEG4, RM, QuickTime, WMV, WMV-HD, MacroMedia Flash and popular media formats of Internet. DVD X Player can be extensively compatible with hardware, which is operated stable, smoothly under Windows 9898SE Me 2000 XP system.</p>
<p>Here are some key features of &#8220;DVD X Player Professional&#8221;:</p>
<p>· Playing DVD/VCD/CD/DivX / XviD / MPEG-4 / QuickTIme / Real/ MacroMedia Flash<br />
· Region free / Code free / Zone free &#8211; RPC2/RCE Region Free/ Operation-free<br />
· Record your favorite DVD movie into MPEG2 video or MP3 audio file<br />
· Support operation-free through which you can skip the FBI warning easily<br />
· Record your favorite DVD movie into MPEG2 video or MP3 audio file<br />
· Smart Stretch lets you enjoy any movie with 16:9 aspect ratio on any screen mode, without distortion<br />
· Supports Dolby Digital 5.1(AC-3), Digital Theater System (DTS), Dolby Surround, multi-channel decoding up to 7.1 channels<br />
· Visualization enables DVD X Player to display multi-colored shapes and patterns that change in harmony with the audio track being played<br />
· Desktop Video enables you to watch DVD and work simultaneously!</p>
<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.4shared.com/file/cgF9fkUB/DVD_X_Player_Professional_5240.html">Download Free DVD X Player Professional 5.2 Here</a></strong></p>
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		<title>75 Open Source Tools to Replace Apps You Use Every Day</title>
		<link>http://www.urduhome.net/2010/04/22/75-open-source-tools-to-replace-apps-you-use-every-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>awais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can open source tools replace all closed source software? That is, are open source tools – freely downloadable software – really just as good as software you have to pay for? In a lot of cases, the answer is yes. In fact, in some cases, open source tools offers features or performance benefits that surpass [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can <strong>open source tools</strong> replace all closed source software? That  is, are open source tools – freely downloadable software – really just  as good as software you have to pay for?</p>
<p>In a lot of cases, the answer is yes. In fact, in some cases, open  source tools offers features or performance benefits that surpass their  commercial counterparts.</p>
<p>Want proof? Below you&#8217;ll find a list of 75 open source tools that offer  viable alternatives to popular closed-source applications. The list also  refers you to comparable commercial software so that you can compare  for yourself and see which option best meets your needs and offers the  best value.</p>
<p>For this list, we&#8217;ve included a smattering of the best open source tools  from a wide range of categories. Whether you&#8217;re a large enterprise  user, a small business owner, a home user, or even an educational  institution, you&#8217;ll probably find quite a few tools on this list that  could replace the commercial software you use every day.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Audio/Music</h3>
<p>1 <a href="http://amarok.kde.org/">Amarok</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/">iTunes</a></p>
<p>This audio player lets you listen to music, creates playlists, displays  lyrics and cover art, and integrates with a number of Web services. The  interface seems a little text-heavy, but easy to use, though not as  attractive as iTunes. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>2 <a href="http://getsongbird.com/">Songbird</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/">iTunes</a></p>
<p>You can&#8217;t use Songbird on your iPhone or iPad, but you can use it  on your PC or smartphone to set up playlists, listen to audio, stream  video, and more. It also notifies users of upcoming concerts and allows  you to purchase tickets right from the app. Operating System: Windows,  Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Backup</h3>
<p>3 <a href="http://areca.sourceforge.net/">Areca Backup</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.symantec.com/norton/ghost">Norton Ghost</a></p>
<p>This simple yet flexible backup manager offers both compression  and encryption capabilities, and it archives files locally, over a  network, or online via FTP or FTPS. It offers most of the same features  as Ghost, except it doesn&#8217;t integrate with a full security suite, and it  doesn&#8217;t support Blu-Ray. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Browsers</h3>
<p>4 <a href="http://www.google.com/chrome">Chrome</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx">Internet  Explorer</a></p>
<p>The big advantage Google&#8217;s browser offers over the one from  Microsoft is speed. It&#8217;s fast to start up, fast to load pages, and fast  to run Web apps. Unlike other browsers, it uses a combination Web  address/search bar and simplifies the browsing experience in other ways  as well. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>5 <a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox">Firefox</a> Replaces:</p>
<p>While not as fast as Chrome, Firefox offer faster performance  than Internet Explorer, as well as excellent security features. It   includes a lot of personalization features and more than 6,000 add-ons  so that you can make your browser work the way you want it to. Operating  System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Compression</h3>
<p>6 <a href="http://www.7-zip.org/">7-zip</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.winzip.com/index.htm">WinZip</a></p>
<p>While WinZip offers a fancier interface and more menu options,  7-zip lets you create 7z files with a higher compression rate, which  means it creates smaller files. 7-zip also reads and writes WinZip  files, as well as a number of other popular compression formats.   Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>7 <a href="http://peazip.sourceforge.net/">PeaZip</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.winzip.com/index.htm">WinZip</a></p>
<p>Unlike WinZip, PeaZip can save files in seven different formats  and reads an astounding 123 different compressed file types. It also  includes strong encryption capabilities. Operating System: Windows,  Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Content Management</h3>
<p>8 <a href="http://www.alfresco.com/">Alfresco</a> Replaces: <a href="http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/Pages/Default.aspx">Sharepoint</a></p>
<p>Like SharePoint, Alfresco combines document management, web  content management, records management, image management, and a content  repository. In addition to the free community edition, it&#8217;s also  available as an enterprise subscription with support. Operating System:  Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>9 <a href="http://www.mindtouch.com/">MindTouch</a> Replaces: <a href="http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/Pages/Default.aspx">Sharepoint</a>,  <a href="http://www-01.ibm.com/software/lotus/">IBM Lotus</a></p>
<p>Forrester research has called MindTouch the &#8220;Best product  alternative to Microsoft Sharepoint and IBM Lotus.&#8221; The Core edition is  available for free, while the commercial Standard, Enterprise, and Cloud  editions add more features.  Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)</h3>
<p>10 <a href="http://www.sugarcrm.com/crm/community/sugarcrm-community.html">SugarCRM</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.salesforce.com/">SalesForce.com</a></p>
<p>Like SalesForce.com, SugarCRM is cloud-based and combines sales,  marketing, customer service and reporting features. While the free  community edition include basic functionality, in order to use the more  advanced features, you&#8217;ll need to pay for a subscription to the  professional or enterprise edition. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS  X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Database</h3>
<p>11 <a href="http://www.firebirdsql.org/">Firebird</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/default.aspx">Microsoft  SQL Server</a>, others</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not as well-known as MySQL (see below), but Firebird also  provides an alternative to commercial closed-source RBDMSs. First  developed in 1981, it offers a mature, stable code base, but doesn&#8217;t  have  corporate backing like MySQL.  Operating System: Windows,  Linux/Unix, OS X, Solaris.</p>
<p>12 <a href="http://www.kexi-project.org/">Kexi</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/access/default.aspx">Microsoft  Access</a></p>
<p>Making no secret of it&#8217;s intended competition, Kexi&#8217;s Web site  boldly proclaims it &#8220;Microsoft Access for Linux.&#8221; In fact, Kexi offers  all of the same features and functionality as Access, and it&#8217;s also  available for Windows and OS X, as well as Linux. Operating System:  Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>13 <a href="http://www.mysql.com/?bydis_dis_index=1">MySQL</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/default.aspx">Microsoft  SQL Server</a>, others</p>
<p>Downloaded or distributed more than 100 million times, MySQL (now  owned by Oracle) is the most popular open source database software in  the world. It&#8217;s used by a number of well-known companies, including  Yahoo!, Alcatel-Lucent, Google, Nokia, YouTube, and Zappos.com.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, Unix, OS X</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Desktop Publishing</h3>
<p>14 <a href="http://www.scribus.net/">Scribus</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/">InDesign</a>,  <a href="http://www.quark.com/">QuarkXPress</a>, <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/default.aspx">Microsoft  Office Publisher</a></p>
<p>While most desktop publishing programs cost a lot of money,  Scribus offers professional layout features like CMYK color separations,  Spot Colors, ICC color management, and PDF creation—all for free.  However, because of the complexity involved in desktop publishing,  Scribus cannot open or edit files created with similar programs.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: E-mail/Collaboration/Groupware</h3>
<p>15 <a href="http://collabtive.o-dyn.de/">Collabtive</a> Replaces: <a href="http://basecamphq.com/">Basecamp</a></p>
<p>This cloud-based Web app includes project management, instant  messaging, file and document management, timetracking, and reporting. It  also imports Basecamp files, and if you don&#8217;t want to host it yourself,  you can purchase hosting and other services from Collabtive. Operating  System: OS Independent.</p>
<p>16 <a href="http://projects.gnome.org/evolution/">Evolution</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/default.aspx">Microsoft  Office Outlook</a></p>
<p>Often called &#8220;the Outlook of Linux,&#8221; Evolution combines e-mail,  calendar, and addressbook capabilities. However, this app only works  with the Linux Gnome desktop. Operating System: Linux.</p>
<p>17 <a href="http://www.group-office.com/">Group-Office</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/default.aspx">Microsoft  Office Outlook</a></p>
<p>Group-Office includes a calendar, file sharing, basic CRM  capabilities, e-mail, project management, and some billing features. In  addition to the free community version, Group-Office also offers a paid  professional version, which adds synchronization with mobile phones and  Outlook, and a hosted version. Operating System: OS Independent.</p>
<p>18 <a href="http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/phpgroupware">phpGroupWare</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/default.aspx">Microsoft  Office Outlook</a>, <a href="http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/Pages/Default.aspx">Sharepoint</a></p>
<p>This GNU project includes more than 50 applications, most notably  e-mail, shared calendar, contact management, Web content management,  document management, and project management. It scales for small groups  and large enterprises. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>19 <a href="http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird">Thunderbird</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/default.aspx">Microsoft  Office Outlook</a></p>
<p>The Thunderbird e-mail client boasts tabbed browsing and easy  search—much like the Firefox browser also made by Mozilla. Unlike  Outlook, this app only includes e-mail capabilities, but if you want to  add calendar functionality, you can add Mozilla&#8217;s <a href="http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/">Lightning/Sunbird</a>.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>20 <a href="http://www.zimbra.com/">Zimbra</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/2010/en/us/default.aspx">Microsoft  Exchange</a></p>
<p>Zimbra messaging and collaboration suite comes in desktop,  server, and hosted Web client versions. It includes e-mail, contact  management, shared calendaring, and voice communications capabilities.  Operating System: Linux</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)</h3>
<p>21 <a href="http://www.openerp.com/">Open ERP</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.sap.com/usa/index.epx">SAP</a></p>
<p>With its modular design, Open ERP makes it easy to add just the  functionality your company needs. The Web site also includes <a href="http://www.openerp.com/discover/erp-comparisons.html">comparisons</a> with other open-source ERP solutions, as well as SAP and Microsoft  Dynamics. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>22 <a href="http://www.openbravo.com/">Openbravo</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.sap.com/usa/index.epx">SAP</a></p>
<p>Web-based, Openbravo offers ERP functionality with a minimal  upfront investment. While the community version source code is available  for download, most enterprises purchase Openbravo as a hosted app from  one of the Openbravo vendors. Operating System: OS Independent</p>
<p>23 <a href="http://www.adempiere.com/index.php/ADempiere">ADempiere</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.sap.com/usa/index.epx">SAP</a></p>
<p>With a very active community and developer group, ADempiere  boasts more than the usual amount of documentation and resources for an  open source project. However, it doesn&#8217;t have quite as many features and  isn&#8217;t quite as polished as some of the other ERP solutions. Operating  System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: File Transfer</h3>
<p>24 <a href="http://filezilla-project.org/">FileZilla</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.cuteftp.com/">CuteFTP</a>, <a href="http://www.internet-soft.com/ftpcomm.htm">FTP Commander</a></p>
<p>FileZilla allows users to send large files via regular FTP and  the more secure FTPS and SFTP protocols. While the client version works  with all operating systems, the server version only works on Windows.   Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>25 <a href="http://fireftp.mozdev.org/">FireFTP</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.cuteftp.com/">CuteFTP</a>, <a href="http://www.internet-soft.com/ftpcomm.htm">FTP Commander</a></p>
<p>Downloaded more than 13 million times, FireFTP is a Firefox  add-on that turns your browser into an FTP client. Like WinSCP (below),  it only includes a client, no server software. Operating System:  Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>26 <a href="http://winscp.net/eng/index.php">WinSCP</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.cuteftp.com/">CuteFTP</a>, <a href="http://www.internet-soft.com/ftpcomm.htm">FTP Commander</a></p>
<p>For Windows only, WinSCP is an file transfer client only—that is,  it allows you to download files securely, but does not allow you to set  up your own FTP server. It supports FTP, SFTP, and SCP. Operating  System: Windows.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Financial Management</h3>
<p>27 <a href="http://buddi.thecave.homeunix.org/en/">Buddi</a> Replaces: <a href="http://quicken.intuit.com/">Quicken</a>, <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/money/default.mspx">Microsoft Money</a></p>
<p>Extremely simple, Buddi lacks many of the fancy features you&#8217;ll  find in commercial financial software. However, it&#8217;s easy to use and  lets you set up accounts and budgets, enter transactions, and run  reports. Operating System: OS Independent</p>
<p>28 <a href="http://www.thezeal.com/software/index.php?Money_Manager_Ex">Money  Manager Ex</a> Replaces: <a href="http://quicken.intuit.com/">Quicken</a>, <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/money/default.mspx">Microsoft Money</a></p>
<p>Although slightly more robust than Buddi, Money Manager still  lacks the more attractive interface you&#8217;ll find in Quicken or Money.  However, it does offer the unique feature of allowing you to download  the software to your PC and then access it via the Web on your phone or  another PC. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>29 <a href="http://www.turbocashuk.com/">TurboCASH</a> Replaces: <a href="http://quickbooks.intuit.com/">QuickBooks</a></p>
<p>TurboCash invites small business owners to compare it to  commercial accounting packages with a handy checklist that compares  features. While it doesn&#8217;t have some of the features you&#8217;ll find in  QuickBooks, like check printing and multi-currency capabilities, it  offers some features its more well-known competitor doesn&#8217;t have, like  XML support and remote access. Operating System: Windows.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Games</h3>
<p>30 <a href="http://www.flightgear.org/">FlightGear</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulatorx/">Microsoft  Flight Simulator X</a></p>
<p>With realistic worldwide terrain, more than 20,000 real airports,  and lots of aircraft to choose from, FlightGear provides real  competition to Microsoft&#8217;s Flight Simulator, and it doesn&#8217;t require as  many system resources. In fact, it provides such realistic flight  operations that it has been used by universities, aerospace companies,  and the FAA for research. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X,  others.</p>
<p>31 <a href="http://www.freecol.org/">FreeCol</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.civilization.com/">Civilization</a></p>
<p>FreeCol doesn&#8217;t have the intense graphics of the newest versions  of Civilization, but then again it doesn&#8217;t require as much memory or CPU  either. It offers a similar style of game play and a similar storyline  as the popular series. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>32 <a href="http://fretsonfire.sourceforge.net/">Frets on Fire</a> Replaces: <a href="http://hub.guitarhero.com/">Guitar Hero</a></p>
<p>Frets on Fire is so much like Guitar Hero that you can even  import Guitar Hero songs. While you can use a guitar controller if you  have one, you can also play the game with your keyboard. Operating  System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>33 <a href="http://www.secretmaryo.org/">Secret Maryo Chronicles</a> Replaces: Mario Bros. Games</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve played any Mario Brothers game (and you know you have),  you&#8217;ll find this game very familiar. It has the sort of 2D graphics you  might remember from a couple of decades ago, and you progress from  level to level by running, jumping, collecting coins, etc. Operating  System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>34 <a href="http://www.stepmania.com/">StepMania</a> Replaces: Dance Dance Revolution</p>
<p>StepMania works a lot like Dance Dance Revolution. If you have  dance pads, you can use them (or buy them from the site); otherwise, you  use your fingers to tap the keyboard in rhythm to the music. Operating  System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Gateway Security Appliances</h3>
<p>35 <a href="http://www.endian.com/en/community/">Endian Firewall  Community</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.checkpoint.com/">Check Point Security  Gateways</a>, <a href="http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/products/network_security/utm_firewall.html">McAfee</a>,  <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/us/">SonicWall</a>, others</p>
<p>Like the closed-source Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances  on the market, Endian combines anti-virus, anti-spam, firewall,  intrusion detection, and other security functions into a single package.  You can download the free community software to turn an old PC into a  Linux-based appliance, or you can buy an appliance right from Endian.  Operating System: Linux.</p>
<p>36 <a href="http://www.untangle.com/">Untangle</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.checkpoint.com/">Check Point Security  Gateways</a>, <a href="http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/products/network_security/utm_firewall.html">McAfee</a>,  <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/us/">SonicWall</a>, others</p>
<p>Similar to Endian, Untangle combines a whole bunch of open-source  apps for anti-virus, anti-spam, Web filetering, etc. With Untangle, you  have three deployment options: as a router/UTM appliance on a separate  PC, as a transparent bridge (if you already have a firewall/router), or  as a software solution that runs in the background on any Windows PC  connected to your network. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Graphics/Drawing</h3>
<p>37 <a href="http://archimedes.iv.org.br/portal">Archimedes</a> Replaces: <a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&amp;id=13779270">AutoCAD</a></p>
<p>Like AutoCAD, Archimedes creates 2D and 3D design renderings, but  Archimedes was designed primarily for architects. Thus, it&#8217;s not as  good for mechanical engineering, but does offer architects some benefits  over AutoCAD. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>38 <a href="http://live.gnome.org/Dia">Dia</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/default.aspx">Visio</a></p>
<p>Dia creates diagrams—for flowcharts, org charts, and more. It  doesn&#8217;t have as many options for art work and styles of boxes as Visio,  but it&#8217;s good enough for most casual users. Operating System: Windows,  Linux/Unix.</p>
<p>39 <a href="http://www.gimp.org/">Gimp</a> Replaces: <a href="https://www.photoshop.com/">Photoshop</a></p>
<p>Gimp makes it easy to edit photos and other images—just like you  would with Photoshop. Suitable for professionals, it includes features  like layers, gradients, photo enhancement, color manipulation, digital  retouching, and much more. For the Windows installer, see <a href="http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/">Gimp-win</a>. Operating System:  Windows, Linux</p>
<p>40 <a href="http://www.inkscape.org/">Inkscape</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/">Illustrator</a>,  <a href="http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1191272117978">CorelDraw</a></p>
<p>A vector drawing program, Inkscape offers professional-quality  features (markers, clones, alpha blending, etc.) for graphic designers.  The site now also features an open clip art gallery that you can use  in  your drawings. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>41 <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">Paint.Net</a> Replaces: <a href="https://www.photoshop.com/">Photoshop</a></p>
<p>While not quite as powerful as Photoshop and The Gimp, PaintNet  offers many, many more capabilities than the Microsoft Paint utility it  was originally intended to replace. It boasts an intuitive interface,  layering capability, and many special effects. Operating System: Windows</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Instant Messaging</h3>
<p>42 <a href="http://adium.im/">Adium</a> Replaces:<a href="http://products.aim.com/">AIM</a>, <a href="http://messenger.yahoo.com/">Yahoo! Messenger</a>, <a href="http://download.live.com/Messenger">Windows Live Messenger</a></p>
<p>One of the best reasons to use an open-source IM client is that  it lets you talk with friends on lots of different networks at once.  Adium lets you connect with AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and others from  your Mac. Operating System: OS X</p>
<p>43 <a href="http://www.amsn-project.net/">aMSN</a> Replaces:<a href="http://download.live.com/Messenger">Windows Live  Messenger</a></p>
<p>This chat client works almost exactly like MSN Messenger (now  known as Windows Live Messenger). Key features include offline  messaging, custom emoticons, multi-language support, webcam support,  tabbed windows, and more. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X</p>
<p>44 <a href="http://pidgin.im/">Pidgin</a> Replaces: <a href="http://products.aim.com/">AIM</a>, <a href="http://messenger.yahoo.com/">Yahoo! Messenger</a>, <a href="http://download.live.com/Messenger">Windows Live Messenger</a></p>
<p>One of the most popular open-source IM clients, Pidgin connects  with 17 different chat networks. While the basic download doesn&#8217;t offer  some of the capabilities that the closed source IM clients have (for  example, support for Facebook and Twitter), its large collection of  plug-ins fills in most of the missing features. Operating System:  Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Mapping</h3>
<p>45 <a href="http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/">WorldWind </a> Replaces: <a href="http://earth.google.com/%27%3EGoogle%20Earth%3C/a%3E%3Cp%3EGoogle%20has%20released%20a%20lot%20of%20source%20code,%20but%20they%20haven%27t%20released%20the%20code%20for%20Google%20Earth.%20Developed%20by%20NASA,%20WorldWind%20offers%20nearly%20identical%20functionality,%20with%20full%20access%20to%20the%20source%20code.%20The%20link%20here%20will%20take%20you%20to%20the%20Java-based%20SDK%20that%20allows%20developers%20to%20use%20WorldWind%20in%20their%20own%20applications,%20but%20you%20can%20also%20download%20the%20%3Ca%20href=">desktop version for  Windows only</a>.  Operating System: OS Independent</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Office Productivity</h3>
<p>46 <a href="http://www.abisource.com/">AbiWord</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/default.aspx">Microsoft  Word</a></p>
<p>The AbiWord word processor offers most of the features you use  every day in Microsoft Word, and the interface looks a lot like the  older versions of Word. It even opens and saves files in Word and  WordPerfect formats. While it lacks some of the more sophisticated  features, that means you can run it on an older system, and many of the  more advanced features can be added as plug-ins if you really need them.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>47 <a href="http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page">FreeMind</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.mindjet.com/">MindJet</a></p>
<p>Both of these mind mapping programs let you create unique  diagrams showing the relationship between ideas—kind of like you would  with a white board during a brainstorming session. The biggest  difference between the two is that the commercial program offers some  online collaboration and Sharepoint integration capabilities that aren&#8217;t  available in the open-source version. On the other hand, FreeMind  claims to offer faster performance than MindJet. Operating System: OS  Independent.</p>
<p>48 <a href="http://projects.gnome.org/gnumeric/">Gnumeric</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/default.aspx">Microsoft  Excel</a></p>
<p>This spreadsheet app boasts that it includes all of the functions  in Microsoft Excel, plus 154 others. It imports files from Excel,  Lotus, QuattroPro, and other programs, and it can export to Excel, XML,  PDF, and several other formats. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>49 <a href="http://www.koffice.org/">KOffice</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX102855261033.aspx">Microsoft  Office</a></p>
<p>Although it&#8217;s not as popular as OpenOffice.org, this office  productivity suite from KDE also offers a viable alternative to  Microsoft Office. It includes a word processor/desktop publisher,  spreadsheet, presentation, database, project planner, flowchart, vector  drawing, and a photo editing app. Operating System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>50 <a href="http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php">NeoOffice</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX102855261033.aspx">Microsoft  Office</a></p>
<p>NeoOffice is a variation of OpenOffice.org (see below) that&#8217;s  tailored for the Mac. While OpenOffice.org does work on OS X, NeoOffice  menus and features look and feel more like typical Mac software.  Operating System: OS X.</p>
<p>51 <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/">OpenOffice.org</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX102855261033.aspx">Microsoft  Office</a></p>
<p>One of the best applications for people who have never used  open-source before, OpenOffice.org includes a word processor,  spreadsheet, presentation creator, and database that read and create  Microsoft-compatible files. Unlike Office, it also comes with a drawing  program and a mathematical equation creator, and of course, it&#8217;s free.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>52 <a href="http://www.sun.com/software/staroffice">StarOffice</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX102855261033.aspx">Microsoft  Office</a></p>
<p>For users who would like to try an open-source productivity suite  but who don&#8217;t want to go without support, StarOffice offers exactly the  same programs as OpenOffice.org with paid support from Oracle. Prices  start at $49.95, with discounts available for volume purchasers.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Operating System</h3>
<p>53 <a href="http://www.redhat.com/rhel/">Red Hat</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.aspx">Windows</a></p>
<p>Calling itself &#8220;the world&#8217;s leading open source application  platform,&#8221; Red Hat offers both desktop and server versions of Linux that  are designed primarily for enterprise users. One-year subscriptions  which include basic support start at $349 for the server version and $80  for the desktop version, or you can get a free, non-supported version  that is nearly identical from<a href="http://www.fedoraproject.org/">Fedora</a>.</p>
<p>54 <a href="http://www.novell.com/linux/">SUSE</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.aspx">Windows</a></p>
<p>Novell also targets large business users with it&#8217;s SUSE version  of Linux. Prices start at $349 for the server version and $50 for the  desktop version, and free versions are available from<a href="http://en.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org">openSUSE</a>.</p>
<p>55 <a href="http://www.ubuntu.com/">Ubuntu</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.aspx">Windows</a></p>
<p>Because it is so user friendly, Ubuntu is one of the most popular  versions of Linux for home users, particularly netbook users. Unlike  Windows, Ubuntu (and the other versions of Linux) includes most of  the  applications you&#8217;ll need, so you don&#8217;t have to purchase separate  software for word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, video, music, etc.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Password Manager</h3>
<p>56 <a href="http://keepass.info/">KeePass</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.roboform.com/">RoboForm</a>, <a href="https://lastpass.com/">LastPass</a></p>
<p>Like the other password managers, KeePass stores your passwords  in an encrypted database, so that you only have to remember one master  password. Its Web site claims that its encryption is so strong that  &#8220;even if you would use all computers in the world to attack one  database, decrypting it would take longer than the age of the universe.&#8221;  However, KeePass does not automatically fill in Web forms for you like  the commercial products do. Operating System: Windows.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: PDF Tools</h3>
<p>57 <a href="http://en.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator">PDFCreator</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/">Adobe Acrobat</a></p>
<p>With this tool, you can create a PDF file from any application  that can print. It also includes digital signature and encryption  capabilities, but it lacks some of Acrobat&#8217;s form creating capabilities.  Operating System: Windows.</p>
<p>58 <a href="http://blog.kowalczyk.info/software/sumatrapdf/index.html">Sumatra  PDF</a> Replaces: <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">Adobe Reader</a></p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to use Adobe Reader to open PDF files. Sumatra  also lets you view PDFs, and it&#8217;s extremely lightweight, so it loads and  operates much faster. Operating System: Windows.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Project Management</h3>
<p>59 <a href="http://openproj.org/openproj">OpenProj</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/default.aspx">Microsoft  Project</a></p>
<p>Downloaded more than 1.2 million times, OpenProj provides nearly  identical project management capabilities as Microsoft Project and even  opens Microsoft Project and Primavera files. It&#8217;s also available in a  cloud-based version called &#8220;Projects On Demand&#8221; for $20 per month per  user. Operating System: Windows, Linux, Unix, OS X.</p>
<p>60 <a href="http://www.ganttproject.biz/">GanttProject</a> Replaces: <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/default.aspx">Microsoft  Project</a></p>
<p>Like OpenProj, GanttProject opens Microsoft Project files and  offers much of the same functionality. However, it&#8217;s not quite as  polished as either OpenProj or Microsoft Project. Operating System:  Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: School Management</h3>
<p>61 <a href="http://moodle.org/">Moodle</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.blackboard.com/">Blackboard</a></p>
<p>Both of these course management systems make it easy for  instructors to conduct online courses, but Moodle offers the distinct  advantage of being available for free. It&#8217;s currently used on nearly  50,000 sites in more than 200 countries. Operating System: Windows,  Linux, OS X.</p>
<p>62 <a href="http://opensis.com/">openSIS</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com/">PowerSchool</a></p>
<p>Some school districts claim to have lowered their TCO by 75  percent or more when switching from PowerSchool to openSIS. It includes  modules for student demographics, attendance, gradebooks, scheduling,  report cards, and more.  Operating System: Windows (Linux coming soon).</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Text Editor</h3>
<p>63 <a href="http://www.jedit.org/">jEdit</a> Replaces: <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Using-WordPad">WordPad</a></p>
<p>This Java-based replacement for the standard Windows text editor  includes a number of helpful features for developers. For example, it  indents automatically and highlights syntax for 130 different  programming languages, and it has convenient keyboard shortcuts for many  functions. Operating System: OS Independent</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Utilities</h3>
<p>64 <a href="http://www.launchy.net/">Launchy</a> Replaces: Windows Start Menu</p>
<p>Instead of hunting through your Windows start menu or file  manager, just type a couple of letters and Launchy will find the  application or file you&#8217;re looking for. It&#8217;s fast and very easy to use.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X</p>
<p>65 <a href="http://docfetcher.sourceforge.net/en/index.html">DocFetcher</a> Replaces: Standard desktop search</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for text in a document, DocFetcher can find it  quickly. It doesn&#8217;t search application and system files, but it does  find text within documents very quickly. Operating System: Windows,  Linux</p>
<p>66 <a href="http://ultradefrag.sourceforge.net/">UltraDefrag</a> Replaces: Disk Defragmenter</p>
<p>This utility offers a couple of benefits over the Windows Disk  Defragmenter. Most notably, it offers better speed, lets you schedule  your defrag, and can automatically turn off your system when it&#8217;s done.  Operating System: Windows</p>
<p>67 <a href="http://karsten.sourceforge.net/">Karsten SlideShow</a> Replaces: My Pictures Slideshow</p>
<p>This screensaver works like the &#8220;My Pictures Slideshow&#8221; in  Windows, except that it lets you decide which pictures should be used.  It can also play video clips or run a slideshow as your desktop  wallpaper. Operating System: Windows</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Video Tools</h3>
<p>68 <a href="http://avidemux.sourceforge.net/">Avidemux</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/">Adobe  Premiere</a></p>
<p>Although it doesn&#8217;t have nearly the wealth of features available  with Adobe Premiere, Avidemux performs simple video cutting, filtering,  and encoding tasks well. It also includes some scripting and job queue  capabilities so that you can automate some repetitive tasks. Operating  System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>69 <a href="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/">VLC Media Player</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx">Windows  Media Player</a></p>
<p>This meida player supports most audio and video file formats, and  it can play from files, physical media (DVDs, CDs, etc.), TV cards, and  streaming media. It can also convert files from one format to another  and act as a streaming server—all without the need for external codecs.  Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>70 <a href="http://xbmc.org/">XBMC Media Center</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx">Windows  Media Player</a></p>
<p>Winner of numerous awards, XBMC plays nearly all types of audio  and video files—and looks great doing it. Designed to work with home  theater PCs (HTPCs), it supports most remote controls, and it  automatically creates a personal library, including cover art, for all  of your audio and video files. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: VoIP</h3>
<p>71 <a href="http://www.qutecom.org/">QuteCom</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.skype.com/">Skype</a></p>
<p>Formerly known as &#8220;WengoPhone,&#8221; QuteCom offers free calling to  other SIP-based VoIP software users, and if you have a SIP service  provider, you can also call landlines, mobile phones, etc.  Unfortunately, documentation for QuteCom is scarce, so if you want ease  of use, Skype may offer a better option. However, if you want to be able  to choose your own service provider, the open-source software is the  way to go. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.</p>
<h3>Open Source Tools: Web Site Creation</h3>
<p>72 <a href="http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/">Bluefish</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/">Adobe  Dreamweaver</a>, <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/expression/default.aspx">Microsoft  Expression Web</a></p>
<p>While it&#8217;s not quite as user-friendly as its commercial  competitors or the other open-source options listed here, Bluefish  offers a very fast WYSIWYG HTML editor that doesn&#8217;t use a lot of system  resources. Aimed at coders more than designers, it also includes support  for a number of other programming languages. Operating System: Windows,  Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>73 <a href="http://net2.com/nvu/">NVU</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/">Adobe  Dreamweaver</a>, <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/expression/default.aspx">Microsoft  Expression Web</a></p>
<p>NVU claims to be &#8220;the number one free Web authoring system.&#8221;  While it&#8217;s definitely aimed more at novices than professionals, it  inlcudes many of the same features as the commercial HTML tools, and   the Web site also helps newbies register a domain name and find hosting  for their sites. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X, others.</p>
<p>74 <a href="http://www.seamonkey-project.org/">SeaMonkey</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/">Adobe  Dreamweaver</a>, <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/expression/default.aspx">Microsoft  Expression Web</a></p>
<p>Loosely supported by Mozilla, SeaMonkey includes a Web browser,  feedreader, e-mail client, and IRC chat client, as well as an HTML  authoring tool. Unlike the commercial tools, SeaMonkey doesn&#8217;t offer an  easy way to convert graphic files to Web pages, but it does include some  advanced CSS capabilities and a built-in Java de-bugger. Operating  System: Windows, Linux.</p>
<p>75 <a href="http://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.net/">XML Copy Editor</a> Replaces: <a href="http://www.altova.com/xmlspy.html">XMLSpy</a></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a basic XML editor with maximum speed, give  XML Copy Editor a try. However, if you need a more full-featured  solution or integration with SharePoint, Visual Studio, or Eclipse, the  commercial software offers a better option. Operating System: Windows,  Linux.</p>
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