Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition.
Building your own PC is getting easy and more easy everyday. Standardization of all components have made this a much more easier task. After assembling a PC the first step is to install a OS into it, necessary sound editing, internet browsing, image editing, e-book reader tools.
So if you are short on money and want to install tools available freely on internet then this guide is for you.
2. Firefox :- One of the best in class, firefox have a huge database of addons. It is the most popular web browser currently in the world. Firefox is available under GNU license which means it is free to use for personal use.You can get almost all features in it by using available add onsand greasemonkey scripts.
3. 7-Zip :- It is a file archiver and it can also open different archives e.g. .iso, .zip, .rar, .7z . It has a smooth UI, right click menu integration available for windows and linux platforms.
4. Notepad++ :- If a default notepad editor is not inbuilt in your OS then you can download this popular open source toll Notepad++, this a very advanced text editor in which you can edit your html tags too, try it once and I am sure you would become a fan of it.
5. DoPDF :- Windows users can now create from any program/software which have printing capability. Install this small utility and just select it as your default printer. Now whatever you print will be saved as a pdf.
6. Foxit Reader :- This is a pdf reading software, which can open your pdf files. The thing I have rated it over adobe reader is that it is less in size, uses less ram and hence lite on pc too and on the other hand provides the same funtionality as the adobe reader.
7. K-Lite Codec Pack :- It is a pack of codecs which enables you to play almost every media file on your pc, it has an inbuilt played " Media Player Classic" . It is a open source player and supports many advanced features. You must try it once and you are going to love it.
8. Format Factory :- It is a program which lets you convert your audio/video files into multiple formats and resolutions so that they can fit easily on your mobile screen. it also enables you to rip dvd and convery them to mp4. It is a one stop solution for all our audio video conversion needs.
9. Open Office :- It is an alternative to Microsoft Office which has become quite expensive these days. It can perform all the functions what a basic user needs, is open source and free for personal use. It supports all files which are made in MS Office and provide editing and saving of those files. It is a one stop solution for all your doc, excel, ppt needs.
10. GIMP :- This is an image editing tool as an alternative to adobe photoshop, If you can't pay for photoshop but still want the same functionality as photoshop, then you must give it a try, t can perform all the functions except some which are not needed by an ordinary user.
Hope this article useful for you. Are you favorite tools or website not in the list? Feel free to mention it in comments below.
Building your own PC is getting easy and more easy everyday. Standardization of all components have made this a much more easier task. After assembling a PC the first step is to install a OS into it, necessary sound editing, internet browsing, image editing, e-book reader tools.
So if you are short on money and want to install tools available freely on internet then this guide is for you.
List out most famous open source software and application.
1. ubuntu :- Ubuntu is a free operating system for Linux and it has the advantage of being virus free as people says. If you can't spend heavy money on windows 8 or any other OS then you can download it, burn it onto a disc and install it on your own PC. Most of the software developers these days build softwares also for linux users which is a plus point that you don't have to run here and there for finding softwares of Ubuntu.
3. 7-Zip :- It is a file archiver and it can also open different archives e.g. .iso, .zip, .rar, .7z . It has a smooth UI, right click menu integration available for windows and linux platforms.
4. Notepad++ :- If a default notepad editor is not inbuilt in your OS then you can download this popular open source toll Notepad++, this a very advanced text editor in which you can edit your html tags too, try it once and I am sure you would become a fan of it.
5. DoPDF :- Windows users can now create from any program/software which have printing capability. Install this small utility and just select it as your default printer. Now whatever you print will be saved as a pdf.
6. Foxit Reader :- This is a pdf reading software, which can open your pdf files. The thing I have rated it over adobe reader is that it is less in size, uses less ram and hence lite on pc too and on the other hand provides the same funtionality as the adobe reader.
7. K-Lite Codec Pack :- It is a pack of codecs which enables you to play almost every media file on your pc, it has an inbuilt played " Media Player Classic" . It is a open source player and supports many advanced features. You must try it once and you are going to love it.
8. Format Factory :- It is a program which lets you convert your audio/video files into multiple formats and resolutions so that they can fit easily on your mobile screen. it also enables you to rip dvd and convery them to mp4. It is a one stop solution for all our audio video conversion needs.
9. Open Office :- It is an alternative to Microsoft Office which has become quite expensive these days. It can perform all the functions what a basic user needs, is open source and free for personal use. It supports all files which are made in MS Office and provide editing and saving of those files. It is a one stop solution for all your doc, excel, ppt needs.
10. GIMP :- This is an image editing tool as an alternative to adobe photoshop, If you can't pay for photoshop but still want the same functionality as photoshop, then you must give it a try, t can perform all the functions except some which are not needed by an ordinary user.
Hope this article useful for you. Are you favorite tools or website not in the list? Feel free to mention it in comments below.
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