Was playing around today on my machine, trying to automate everything on my notebook, when I realised how many Open Source tools I use.
This started me thinking about compiling a list of my favourite Open Source tools, and here goes:
1. FireFox ( # )
Open Source web browser, faster and more secure. By default first on the list, can’t live without it!
2. 7zip ( # )
Used to use an evaluation version of Winzip for windows, but 7zip is so much better, compress to tgz and tar files. That’s the way to go.
3. Digsby ( # )
Digsby, the all-in-one instant messanger and social networking tool. Twitter,Facebook,Google Talk,MSN,Jabber etc.
4. uTorrent ( # )
I used other Bittorrent clients, but this one is the best, and the most effective bandwidth throttler and scheduler, wish I could get it for normal downloads(HTTP and FTP).
5. VLC Media Player ( # )
The only media player you need, plays almost anything you throw at it!
6. FileZilla FTP Client and Server ( # )
What else 😉
7. WinSCP ( # )
Support various protocols including FTP,SFTP,FTPS etc. Ideal for connecting to your linux boxes over SSH for transferring files across.
8. KillCopy ( # )
Don’t let the looks fool you. This is a new one on my list, started using it a few weeks ago, and so far I’m impressed. I usually use it whilst copying big files or leaching. Check out the drag and drop on the window to add files to the queue.
9. Audacity ( # )
Got this installed, and primarily I’m using this free Audio tool for recording workshops I hold with clients. Sometimes it does feel a bit heavy but seems to only be the GUI though and not really on resources.
10. Notepad++ ( # )
Small appliation I use as the standard Notepad application. Very powerful with various language support and highlighting. Saved me a couple of time when receiving weird-formatted files.
Well, of course there are lots more, but these are the once I use daily.
What do you guys use that could be better than the tools I use above ?