If you're tired of microshaft and all it's buzzing nonsense (macroshit does have a version of windows that is very hi grade shit) try Linux.
Linux is good to have as a backup OS just in case windows takes a crap or as a second operating system on another hard drive. Just burn a bootable liveCD and it'll install like a dream!
This one is small, fast, and cuts a lot of bullshit when trying to get into a computer: Â PuppyLinux -
http://www.puppylinux.org/wikka/Slacko6index
For something bigger and more robust, LinuxMint, cinnamon edition is nice -
http://www.linuxmint.com/
Download an .ISO version of your choice and burn it as a bootable disc.
PowerISO does the job in one click! Don't forget to set your BIOS to check for bootable discs first.
Desktop Widgets
Rainlendar - A very nice lightweight calendar system with events and to-do list features.
Rainmeter - A highly customizable desktop widget system. Can be used to create anything from a simple calendar and clock to giving your desktop a complete makeover, your imagination decides. Requires some basic programming to customize themes.
Website Hosting
freshmeat - A Project hosting site similar to SourceForge
Mibbit - Web based IRC chat client.
SourceForge - A Project hosting site that houses thousands of different software projects. If you need a program, this is a good place to look. All of the software is free.
Dirhtml creates index.html files that list files in a folder (and optionally subfolders). With scripts, dirhtml can incorporate customizable HTML code to create unique web pages.
http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=308
This is a portable program, really fast! Works basic and spits out html files in several formats. You can also add and edit scripts for more options in table listings.
Development Software List
AceHTML - Free HTML Editor
ConTEXT - Free text editor that works with a variety of languages.
eclipse - An extensible development platform and application frameworks for building software. Currently has packages available for Java, PHP, C/C++ with plugins available for Perl, Python, COBOL and many others.
EditPad Lite - It's like Notepad but way sweeter. There's also a Pro version which is, of course, not free.
jEdit: Very powerful programmer's text editor.
Install Creator - a very easy to use and professional tool to create software installations.
Notepad++ - A free source code editor which supports multiple programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System - A professional open-source tool for the development of Windows installers. It's a scriptable installer, using C++ language. Recommended if you have programming experience.
Visual Studio Express Edition Downloads - Lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student developer.
Xenu's Link Sleuth - checks Web sites for broken links.
XML Editing - Altova XMLSpy Home Edition and Altova Authentic
XML Notepad - from Microsoft
Small site offering a couple noteworthy programs:
Leafdrums, a drum sampler/sequencer that is pretty easy to use and
picstory, a small gallery making programs that spits out html pages of image galleries.
http://www.leafdigital.com/software/
Great free graphics software program comparable to photoshop!
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Gimpshop is an exceedingly powerful photoshop look alike that has far more features than you, or most people you know, will ever use. If you're looking to do something as simple as touch up photos, or something far more sophisticated, like work in multiple layers, it has the tools you need."
https://www.gimpshop.com/opensource/
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