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Useful Applications
Here are some applications I've found useful throughout my days; applications for Linux, Mac, or Windows! (ALL of which are free, because free truly is the most useful kind of software!)
Gimp
An Open Source alternative for Adobe Photoshop.Mac Download
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Goliath
An FTP client which will transfer files to WebDAV and FTP.Mac Download
Windows Alternative - See WebDrive
Google Earth
An extremely powerful tool that provides satellite images, maps, directions, and pictures (search from Google at significant locations in the world) for the entire world. And, yes, you can fly.Linux Download
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HandBrake
An application that allows you to rip and backup your DVDs to a single file (in almost any format of your choosing).Also, see DVDShrink and MacTheRipper.
Linux Download
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InfraRecorder
Burn CDs and stuff.Windows Download
Inno Setup
Need to build an installation program for your newly designed application? Good. Use this. It’s script based, but it’s fairly easy to use if you read through the API.Also, see Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS).
Windows Download
iPodRip
Get all those songs off of your iPod and back onto your computer!Windows Download
Mac Alternative - See Senuti
iSquint
Convert video files to a happy Apple format, specifically for your iPod, but also for AppleTV.Also, see ffmpegX.
Mac Download
iTunes
Browse and play in style all those delicious songs you’ve got stored in random locations on your computer.Mac Download
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Java Sorting Algorithms
Several sorting algorithms, including the most popular ones, Bubble Sort and QSort, plus several that you've probably never heard of. I didn't make these, and I take no credit; a few are even published by Sun. Proper credit is given within the code files. (Disclaimer: Some of these are examples of what not to do for a sorting algorithm!)ZIP Download
jEdit
A developers notepad. The j is a reference to the common counting variable, not Java, though you could obviously code in Java with this editor.Also, see EditPad Lite, and Notepad++.
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LimeWire
A P2P application that searches the Gnutella network. It also supports the functionality for torrents now.Also, see Acquisition and FrostWire.
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Logorrhea
An IM log program for iChat. Once you install it, it will keep track of all your iChat IM logs, all nice and organized. You can even search them!Mac Download
PuTTY
A telnet and SSH client.Windows Download
Mac Alternative - Just use Terminal :)