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| Free software | Purchased Equivalent | What it does | Why you might need it |
| OpenOffice (Windows, Mac, Linux) | MS Office, Word Perfect, AppleWorks | Word processing, spread sheets, presentations, (database, calculator for some) | Must have. OpenOffice will open all MS Word and Word Perfect Files and save them in MS Word format if you wish. |
| Blender |
Pinacle Studio, Corel VideoStudio, Nero, etc... |
Create animation, edit movies, gaming video | Ever want to edit your own videos or create your own animations? |
| Sketchup (Windos & Mac) |
Any CAD program |
Create 3D images of any kind or size. |
Projects involving 3D imaging. Easier to use than "pay-for" products. |
| ReadPlease |
?? | Reads almost anything on your desktop (Word processing, ermail, web sites, ...) |
Great tool for students with reading difficulties/dissabilities. May be used as a proof reader |
| AVG Anti-virus (Windows) AVG Anti-Virus (Linux) MPP (Mac OS X) |
Norton/Symantec, McAfee | Virus protection | Must have. Viruses are prolific on the Internet and spam emails. |
| Zone Alarm firewall (Windows) Firewalk X (Mac OS X) |
Norton/Symantec, McAfee | Protects people from hacking your computer and letting unwanted information from getting out. | First line of electronic defense for your computer. Mac's have one. Windows has one that only works for incoming, not outgoing info |
| Spybot Search & Destroy (Windows) | ?? | Detects and removes spyware. | Anti-virus software does not detect these threats. |
| Ad-Aware (Windows) | ?? | Detects and removes spyware. | Anti-virus software does not detect these threats. |
| Foxit Reader (Windows) Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows, Mac, Linux) |
N/A | Opens .PDF files | Must Have. Many documents are sent in this format. |
| Defender (Windows) | ?? | Detects and removes spyware. | Anti-virus software does not detect these threats. |
| Firefox (Windows, Mac, Linux) | N/A | Web browser | More secure than Internet Explorer. Very customizable. |
| GIMP (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Fireworks, Photoshop, Elements | Picture/graphic editor | Picture/graphic editing |
| Picasa (Windows, Linux) | ?? | Photo Album/Organizer | Organize photos on your computer easily. Download, touch up photos and even email them right out of the Picasa program. Program automatically discovers pictures on your computer. |
| CmapTools (Windows) | ?? | Webbing/ideas organizer/concept map creator | Organize your ideas/brainstorming sessions in a professional looking format. |
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First Class |
NA | email client (and more...) |
Required for school email! |
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Picaboo |
?? | Web based scrapbooking. Can print and purchase high quality printed books. |
Creatively display pictures, create storyboards, etc... |
| EasyCapture (Windows) |
?? | Captures a part, active window, whole desktop, etc... You can edit the captured area by adding text, ballons, etc... |
Great for wanting/capturing a picture or a piece of a web site. |
| Word Learner (no software download - web based) |
?? | Generator for - Word Searches, Word Jumble, Crossword, Matching, Bingo Cards, Flash Cards |
Great for classroom activities and resource development. |
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UserFul |
?? | Turn One PC into Two !!!!!!!!! |
Want another PC for free? Download this software and turn your existing computer into two!! You only need a dual video card and an extra monitor and keyboard. |