This is a list that I had complied. A quick round up of free/opensource softwares I am using and where the stronghold of commercial softwares are still to be broken.
If you have any good suggestions for the few unknown (?), please leave a comment.
| Category | Currently using | Free? | Open Source? | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web browser | Firefox | Y | Y | |
| Instant Messaging | Gaim | Y | Y | |
| SFTP/FTP client | Filezilla | Y | Y | |
| Text Editing | Notepad 2 | Y | Y | |
| Graphic viewer | Irfanview | Y | N | ? |
| Vector graphic | Illustrator | N | N | ? |
| PDF writer | PDF Creator | Y | Y | |
| CD Writer | WinXP builtin | N | N | ? |
| Password management | KeePass | Y | Y | |
| Anti-virus | ClamWin | Y | Y |
i am trying OpenOffice.Org, it seems ok so far as an alternative to M$ office
oops, i see it now. do you like it?