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Computer stuff
Just some cool links to computer stuff. Most of it is FREE!
Ubuntu - Very cool free Linux based operating system similar to Windows. I am using it on one of my computers and really like it! I have that computer set up to "dual Boot" with Windows 7 that came with that computer. That means I can choose either Ubuntu or Windows every time I turn my computer on. It was pretty easy to set up. You can also download this operating system and burn to a CD and then run it off the CD to try it without setting it up on your computer. There are many other free Linux based operating systems available, but Ubuntu is supposed to be the most user friendly for Linux newbies like me. I haven't tried any of the others yet, but they all have their following.
Open Office - Full office software suite that does most everything the ones you have to pay lots of money for do and is free.
Libre Office - From what I have read, Oracle bought Sun Microsystems, so now owns Open Office. Those that were involved in the development of Open Office were concerned about Oracle possibly not being interested in continuing development of a free software office suite. So some of the Open Office developers split away from Open Office and created this. Its pretty much the same thing, but Libre Office will continue to be developed as Open Source software. This is now what I use for my office software needs. This is also free software.
Pandora - Your own personal internet radio station that plays only the music you like. When a song comes up that you don't like, just give it the thumbs down and they will not play that song again on your station. Give a song the thumbs up and they will play it more. I believe the first 40 hours per month is free, and if you want more, its a small fee for the rest of the month. I have never gone over my 40 hours though so far.
Gimp - Free photo editor that is similar to Photoshop. Gimp has been around for a long time now. I wish I would have tried it sooner. It has all the fancy features you would find in expensive software.
Inkscape - Free vector graphics software.
Kompozer - Free webpage building software. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Mozilla - I use a few programs from Mozilla. All are free and all are great! I use for my web browser, Thunderbird for my email, and Lightning for my calendar program.
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