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20:16 Tue 3 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
Remote Desktop
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VNC / TightVNC / RealVNC / other alternatives
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VNC lets you access your computer from anywhere else, provided it is setup properly.
VNC is really useful because you don't need client software - you can use the built-in Java app from any java-enabled browser accessible via http://{IP}:5600 (I think that's the default port.. I don't remember)


http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vnc

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LogMeIn (Free)
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This program is much more simple - you use the installer to install the program and control the computer via the logmein website, the difference being that there is next to no setup tasks other than running the installer and setting up port forwarding on your router (if applicable).
You can also control who else has access to your machine (they need to signup to logmein first) and they will also need to know your mahine's username/password ..

https://secure.logmein.com/product_comparison.asp


edit: oops forgot links lol

Edited at 01:25 Wed 4/06/08 (BST)
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20:22 Tue 3 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
lol ... stupid character limit =]


Compression
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7-zip
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* 7-Zip is open source software
* You can use 7-Zip on any computer, including a computer in a commercial organization.
* 7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio.
* Compression ratio results are very dependent upon the data used for the tests. Usually, 7-Zip compresses to 7z format 30-70% better than to zip format. And 7-Zip compresses to zip format 2-10% better than most of other zip compatible programs.


http://www.7-zip.org/


Firewall
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COMODO
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CNET Download.com 5 Star Editor's Rating
"The program provides a smorgasbord of information and options for advanced users, but it's simple enough for beginners, and runs smoothly and silently in the background. The most obvious new features include support for Windows Vista"

* Very simple to use
* Virtually no performance impact

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
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20:35 Tue 3 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
Personal Servers
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WAMP
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I'm not sure what it stands for, but you basically get an apache server that allows you to run PHP, MySQL etc etc on your own Windows localhost (your own computer)

This saves you bandwidth etc etc and is good for someone just wanting to test stuff on their own machine before going live.

http://www.en.wampserver.com/

Programming / Text Editor
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Notepad++
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Basically a revamped notepad replacement with tonnes of extra features - too many to name..
""Notepad++ is a free (free as in "free speech", but also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement, which supports several programming languages, running under the MS Windows environment. ""

http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

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HTML Kit
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I've got this installed but I've got to be honest - I haven't actually used this yet (my fault, not the program's) but it DEFINATELY seems worth looking into...

http://www.htmlkit.com/features/

Edited at 01:38 Wed 4/06/08 (BST)
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20:49 Tue 3 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
Security
Obviously check them out before downloading..
I simply can't allow the irony of letting you blindly install security software recommended by a stranger =P

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SiteAdvisor
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http://www.siteadvisor.com/

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Spybot SD
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Excellent freeware - a must have for anybody..
Seriously - I strongly urge all to use

http://www.safer-networking.org/

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Vidalia/Tor
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Have any need to use a proxy? Try this instead..

"Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, and it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location. Tor works with many of your existing applications, including web browsers, instant messaging clients, remote login, and other applications based on the TCP protocol."

The only downside of this extra security is the lag..

http://www.torproject.org/

Edited at 01:52 Wed 4/06/08 (BST)
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20:57 Tue 3 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
gah... I've got loads of opensource / freeware apps but I'm getting bored typing out descriptions etc for each of them lol ..

the only copy pasting is the bullet points for 7-zip (but that was from allover) and the stuff in quotes

... so I'm going to turn this into a requests thread .. If anybody wants a free alternative to their paid software, post here and hopefully somebody will reply with a solution for you =]


Regards,
Kwah =]



Oh, and I don't know what the stance taken by the staff here is, but unless someone in authority says otherwise, this is a strictly no warez/cracked apps thread ...




edit: If you don't mind, would an admin/moderator please keep this thread tidy?

if it would be preferable, I don't mind disbanding this thread into seperate topics and leaving the whole requests idea alone?

Edited at 01:59 Wed 4/06/08 (BST)
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06:00 Wed 4 Jun 08 (BST)  [Link]  
Thanks Kwah, it WILL be added to the sticky thread:
http://www.funkypool.com/viewTopic.do?topicid=10520

If you wish to add anymore to the freeware/opensource thread, feel free to use the forum.
Capped.

Edited by forum moderator mr_mcquiston, at 23:11 Wed 4/06/08 (BST)
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