Find out about where you can get all the software you want to suit your needs - for FREE!noreply@blogger.com (Craig)Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:58:48 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com27125http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/en-usnoFind out about where you can get all the software you want to suit your needs - for FREE!noreply@blogger.comhttp://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/08/did-you-know-there-was-such-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 2 Aug 2005 17:38:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112302949640965221Home - Software Freedom Day: "Software Freedom Day is a global grassroots effort to promote the use of Free and Open Source Software." Check out the site and take part! Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/you-mean-windows-isnt-freeware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sun, 31 Jul 2005 23:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112287603927660733Microsoft Lowers the Boom on Illegal Windows Copies: "Starting Tuesday, it will be mandatory for users of this Windows software to certify that their software is a genuine and legal copy before they will be able to receive any updates except security patches and fixes via Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and the Download Center." This is what I was talking about in an earlier comment. It's all0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/i-wasnt-going-to-get-into-this-but.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112286302446106675The Free Software Definition - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF): "We maintain this free software definition to show clearly what must be true about a particular software program for it to be considered free software. ``Free software'' is a matter of liberty, not price. To understand the concept, you should think of ``free'' as in ``free speech,'' not as in ``free beer.'' Free 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/217609-worth-of-software-for-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112276734591977978$2176.09 Worth of Software - For Free!: "'Who Else Wants To Know How To Get $2176.09 Worth of Software - For FREE?!'" Just launched by yours truly! If you like free software then you're gonna love this - I've done all the hard work for you so you can save bucketloads of time and money. Post a comment or questions here. Chris1http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/microsoft-vs-open-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112268080583705222BBC NEWS | Technology | Opening up challenges to Microsoft: "How does Microsoft face the growing challenges from open source, asks technology commentator Bill Thompson? Image of a man trying out Microsoft Vista Microsoft's announcement of Windows Vista failed to excite The announcement that the next version of Windows will be called Vista has singularly failed to set the computing world on fire.2http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/exactly-what-is-open-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:45:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112268070963143583Technology News: Open Source: Is That Software Really Free and Open?: "Many times I see the term 'open source' mis-applied. People often assume that any software that has the source code available is open source because they can change it themselves. However, it is often the case that much of this software does not give one the right to distribute the modifications, hence it is not truly open 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/medicare-to-offer-doctors-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sun, 24 Jul 2005 18:33:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112225521970437222Medicare Will Offer Doctors Free Software for Computerized Records System: "In an effort to encourage the change over to electronic systems, Medicare, which claims that old paper filing systems present one of the biggest impediments to improved health care, has announced that it will give software to doctors free of charge to computerize their offices. They will also provide a list of companies 1http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/spyware-be-gone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:48:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112225252327451127Antivirus: "Spyware is the virtual plague of the new Millenium. You no longer have to receive emails with viruses in them or even click on dangerous links on websites. Simply surfing the web can now leave you wide open to the scourge of spyware"This is a good article - worth taking the time to read. Spyware is sometimes a concern with regard to free software. If you're in a hurry just get Adaware0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/keep-your-pc-safe-and-secu_112218360099976782.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sat, 23 Jul 2005 22:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112218360099976782Free and affordable internet marketing research, reviews, resources and strategies: "For a maximum of security you need a few softwares: 1. a firewall 2. an anti-virus software 3. an anti-spyware software (probably 2) 4. (not necessarily but recommended) a spyware-prevention software 5. a software to safeguard important program files and to prevent changes" I agree with this 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/keep-your-pc-safe-and-secure-for-free_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sat, 23 Jul 2005 22:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112218346754096635Free and affordable internet marketing research, reviews, resources and strategies: "For a maximum of security you need a few softwares: 1. a firewall 2. an anti-virus software 3. an anti-spyware software (probably 2) 4. (not necessarily but recommended) a spyware-prevention software 5. a software to safeguard important program files and to prevent changes" I agree with this 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/can-gimpshop-win-over-pirates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Sat, 23 Jul 2005 03:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112211291201473296Plastic Bugs - Home of the 'Original' GIMPshop » Blog Archive » Announcing GIMPshop: "I have been hacking the Gimp for weeks and it’s finally ready. GIMPshop for Mac OS X 10.3 is now available!"This looks really cool - for Mac, Linux and Windows!Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/hows-this-for-cool-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112207914811107170HalfMex.com » The Best of the Freeware: "After having just purchased a Mac, I was in search of the best [free] software I could find. I would be starting from scratch, not having ever owned or used a Macintosh, so I figured I could make a nice, usable list for myself and some of my friends who are about to make the same plunge I did." Great list of free resources for both Windows and Mac users!0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/yes-you-can-make-money-from-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112207884301830906Making Money from Free Software: "Opinion: Yes, you really can make money from 'free' software; you just need to have a good business plan. " I wish more companies would use these kinds of business model - I think the world would be a better place! Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/jam-over-net-for-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Fri, 22 Jul 2005 03:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112202889034475308Commons Jamming across the net: "NINJAM is a free software product that lets you jam (make music) with other NINJAM users across the net. It's weirder and cooler than just that. All tracks, remote and local, can be saved individually for offline remixing, and all NINJAMmers agree to use a Creative Commons license in order to participate. The weirder part ... you'll have to try for yourself." Now0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/you-call-that-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112198707169557435Hi Folks,Just a quick note to clarify what I call free software. I'm not as rigid as some who won't call it free unless you can modify and redistribute it etc. But I don't classifyl shareware (with or without nags) or 'free' trials as free software.The software I call 'free' is free to download and free to use meaning it doesn't cost you anything and no-one is going to ask you for anything if 3http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/microsoft-to-rescue-and-for-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 21 Jul 2005 04:47:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112194647243860072Reviews and free downloads at Download.com: "Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware betaWith the spyware problem reaching epic proportions, Microsoft's anti-spyware utility is designed to both remove existing spyware infestations and protect your PC from unwanted software being installed."Something for free from Microsoft??????? Will wonders never cease? :)Seriously though, the reviews look good and 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/keeping-net-nasties-at-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112193127736197610Just a reminder to everyone - you only need a firewall if you use the internet! In other words - if you're not using one, get one. Without it your computer is vulnerable. Which one to get? A free one of course. I use and recommend zonealarm. I've tried a few others but always come back to it.0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/save-money-in-two-ways.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112186167090243803Money & Sense: Baby step 1: "I would love to say grab hold of 'Microsoft Money' or 'Quicken' to help track your spending. But these software costs money too, and there is really no need for that, for the time being since we are just going to be tracking expenses. If need be, let's just stick to common applications like Excel. [Or one could use OpenOffice, which works a decent spreadsheet for 1http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/exactly-what-you-need-to-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112184435801981150Just a quick post to remind you guys to post a comment and/or ask a question. I'm especially interested in your questions. Tell us what you'd most like to know about free software or what's your biggest problem with free software. If I can I'll post an answer or solution.So come on, hit the comment button and bring it on!Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/skype-killer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112182116393252127Skype Killer Offers Free VoIP, SMS and Videoconferencing : JAJAH - Robin Good's Latest News: "I am impressed. JAJAH is a new free software to make free audio and video calls to anyone connected to a PC to the Internet, to SIP-compliant devices and smartphones, as well as to interconnect to standard telephone and mobile users around the world."Read Robin Good's post. I've been using Skype but 1http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/preserve-your-freedom-of-choice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112177839562159285I am not a number. . . .: Becoming Part of the Community: "Anything that promotes choice in the software market is good, as far as I'm concerned. But I digress. Anyway, while I was at the Expo I was chatting with the Debian people and walking round the .org Village, and I realised that the Open-Source movement is something I actually care about and want to be involved in. I made the decision 2http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/what-is-geexbox-and-how-cool-is-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 05:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112177798210448816Winarno’s Blog :: GeeXboX : : July : : 2005: "GeeXboX is a full operating system, running under Linux and based on the excellent MPlayer. No need for a hard drive, you just have to put the GeeXboX bootable CD into the CD-Drive of any Pentium-class computer to boot it. Moreover, GeeXboX is free software, created as open-source software. This means that everyone can modify it and build his own 0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/lots-of-free-software-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 05:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112177761057511737TipMonkies » Blog Archive » Great freeware repository: "Just a heads up for those of you looking for some free software…there’s a great site called File Hippo which keeps a nice repository of free software in various categories. Definitely check it out."This site is good although it's not all free so search around...Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/who-else-wants-to-reduce-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 05:48:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112177729340518510Candle Making Blog » Blog Archive » 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Business Costs: "4. Free StuffYou should try visiting the thousands of freebie sites on the internet before buying your business supplies. You can find free software, graphics, backgrounds, online business services etc." Good tip! Free software will save you a packet! The other 9 tips are good too. Chris0http://freesoftcentral.blogspot.com/2005/07/theres-freebie-hidden-in-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Tue, 19 Jul 2005 04:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14238254.post-112177142346348083Wendy's Blog: Legal Tags: A Photofinish for Copyright's Unintended Consequences: "I guess Canon's copyright warning is just one manifestation of a general photo-insanity. Not to mention lawyers going after the free software program Gallery." Check out this post - "photo-insanity", I agree and Gallery looks like some interesting web-based free software. 0