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[RalphTheCow]

I just downloaded this free DVD software decoder - so far seems great.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

 

[Jeff7]

TheWart mentioned Easycleaner as a registry cleaner. It also has a nice graphic space-usage feature - it helps you track down what files or folders are taking up all your disk space.

Don't know if this feature was mentioned already - we STILL don't have full-text search here.


Just found this too, for Electronics people who can't afford expensive CAD software:
Free, basic electronics schematic and PCB design software

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: Kiyup

Originally posted by: drum

I finally saw a link for QCDPlayer. I love that player!

um, maybe post the link?

<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&safe=off&q=QCD+Player&spell=1" target=blank>Really tough link to find</A>

<--- knows better
keep up the good work guys

 

[Sled Dog]

Found a great IM chat program, uses encryption, has file transfer, whiteboard and much more!
Single executable, small and fast, direct p2p connection, and FREE. Works great, gotta try it!
Found Here.

 

[drum]

Heres a handy little program that scans your computer and tells you just about everythin you could possibly want to know about it. I needed to know my specific mobo manufacturer and number...
It tells all hardware specs, whats installed. All software including windows updates and hotfixes.
Basically its neat to see what all you've got... check it out

Belarc Advisor

 

[LackCash]

spybot It's a awesome freeware that was given PC Mag's Ed. Choice as a spyware remover, I love it.

 

[URGrundle]

Ok..I'm looking for a program that will test my LCD monitor for ghosting, dead pixles, etc, etc.... any suggestions?

Here's my addition to the list

RegScrubXP

 

[yoda291]

I coulda sworn someone woulda mentioned these by now...

IZarc -- file compression utility that supports lots of formats including the rare, but efficient 7z format.
JetAudio -- media player that will play RM files as well as avis, mpegs, and mp3s as well as having built in filetype conversion, audio broadcasting features, and burning features.

 

[Czar]

Originally posted by: Slickone

Originally posted by: drum

Originally posted by: Slickone
I'd be nice if someone listed all these on one webpage, or maybe by category.

see first post...

not my work... already had been done

Awesome. Didn't see that.

just notice this
Cool Software suggestions from the AnandTech Software Forum last updated 3-October-2002:

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: Czar

Originally posted by: Slickone

Originally posted by: drum

Originally posted by: Slickone
I'd be nice if someone listed all these on one webpage, or maybe by category.

see first post...

not my work... already had been done

Awesome. Didn't see that.

just notice this
Cool Software suggestions from the AnandTech Software Forum last updated 3-October-2002:

It has been a while since it was updated

 

[UptheMiddle]

Spent some time looking through this great thread (lots of fantastic programs in here!!), but I didn't see one of my favorites:

The All Seeing Eye

Great one for any online gamer, its a game server browser.

 

[BlueWeasel]

UpTheMiddle:

Check this link out (if you haven't already)

Software Suggestions from the AT Software Forum

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

Originally posted by: URGrundle
Ok..I'm looking for a program that will test my LCD monitor for ghosting, dead pixles, etc, etc.... any suggestions?

Here's my addition to the list

RegScrubXP

Not a program, but a flash webpage... Monitor Calibator.

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Amazing! This thread is two years old now!

Anyway, I found some free software - including desktop publishing (something rather rare) and 3D animation at this site:

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/index.asp

 

[Pojaco]

Alarm Clock - Really basic, but a lifesaver for me while I'm at school

 

[fw3308]

VCD Gear and DVD Shrink is the best and I mean best DVD copying program bar none and best of all it is free

 

[Liviathan]

WOw 2 yr anniversary comming up for this thread.

Where is the party at!

 

[Booster]

Originally posted by: Pojaco
Alarm Clock - Really basic, but a lifesaver for me while I'm at school

Is it good under Windows XP? The proggie seems to be quite dated, but the idea is excellent, nevertheless.

 

[Sid59]

12 PAGES! - some soul should gather all the info and put it on a page.

 

[parsley007]

Originally posted by: Sid59
12 PAGES! - some soul should gather all the info and put it on a page.

well, there is this ...it's got a lot of programs, but it's outdated.

 

[Iron Woode]

Here are some great freeware progs:

Ad-Aware
SpyBot S&D
OpenOffice
DeskTop SideBar (way easier to deal with than CoolMon)

for tons of freeware: http://www.nonags.com

 

[NokiaDude]

Originally posted by: Schnieds
----> FREE ANTI-VIRUS <-----

Go to www.grisoft.com and get AVG anti-virus.

Features:
-Up to date virus definition updates.
-Scans real-time, web, and e-mails.
-Small footprint and very fast.

I have been using this anti-virus app for a while now. I can't believe they offer such a nice anti-virus program with updates for all the latest viruses for free. AWESOME app!

Warning: This program did not pass the VB100's annual test on viruses in the wild. Currently it will NOT protect you from the latest viruses. So be careful.

 

[hasu]

I was searching for a cool development tool for Linux and came acros GAMBAS. Amazing program. The GAMBAS GUI itself is written in Gambas (controls and compiler code in C). I could build the source in Fedora-1, with no problem. Make sure you install PostgreSQL before that, so that you can try database applications also. Browse though the GAMBAS Gui project itself to see the power of GAMBAS script. There is one more real world application - "Gambas Database Manager". Simply amazing!! (It is currently at version 0.84 - and is already very usable).

 

[Shazam]

Whoa, 12 pages long and no link to Avant Browser?

Tabbed browsing for IE and so much more:

Avant Browser

 

[iotone]

i'm surprised no one mentioned Rainlendar... awesome simple desktop calendar.