Three Great Freeware/Open Source Websites
The list of my daily visited blogs is endless. I have the usual suspects like Engadget , but here are some useful ones that you may not know of.
OgasaWalrus.com
Todd Ogasawara hosts a great blog for Windows and Mac freeware/open source. He updates it on a daily basis if not more. He lists suggestions for great software and talks about common bugs and happenings in the open source world.
The programs include Email apps, productivity apps, games, utilities, and developer tools. It is always interesting to see how many programs that are out there that I had no idea existed. The open source community does some amazing things.
Computer Performance
The theme of the site is ‘Getting you started, setting you on the right road’. This site offers a plethora of information, including Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Exchange 2003, Sharepoint, Scripts, and the upcoming Windows Server ‘Longhorn’. When I first found this site, I was dumbfounded at how much information the author has put into this site. He goes above and beyond to explain exactly how things work and how to implement them for your situation.
Sysinternals
Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell started their blog (www.sysinternals.com) to help Advanced Users, IT Pros, and developers become more efficient. They did this by offering freeware and advice. In July of 2006 they were bought by Microsoft. They still offer the same great utilities that were offered before, but now with Microsoft backing (which may or may not be a good thing). Here is few of the categories of free utilities available:
- File and Disk
- Networking
- Process Utilities
- Security
- System
- Forums for Q&A
Most of the programs are small and only do one thing, but there quite a few of them. They are always adding, so head over there and check it out!
These are just three of my favorites. They make my job easier. What are some sites that you recommend?
4 Responses to “Three Great Freeware/Open Source Websites”
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deryl Says:
February 18th, 2007 at 11:27 amvery nice i will go have a loook at them sites it may seem that one of my helpers will loook at them for me and fill me in the lil things i need to know but later on will have full look ty very much for the extra sites dcot.
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Drummond Says:
February 18th, 2007 at 11:46 pmVery nice… I always love useful applications. Keep up the Good WORK!
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maximillianx Says:
February 19th, 2007 at 12:33 pmLet’s not forget this list: http://www.winaddons.com/top-300-freeware-software/
I refer to it often!
Rob
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slack31337 Says:
February 20th, 2007 at 7:36 amJust a point of interest sysinternals has been bought out by microsoft. The apps are still very useful however MS has limited the information that sysinternals gives away. Not to knock the apps just a heads up.
