Posted on May 8, 2008 by phaktor7
Software can be annoying, especially when it hogs resources or performs in manners we do not condone. This is a reminder of some common replacements.
Adobe Acrobat (Reader) = FoxIt Reader or Sumatra PDF
Apple QuickTime = QuickTime Alternative
Windows Media Player = Media Player Classic (or Media Player Classic – Homecinema)
RealMedia Player = Real Alternative
If you just [...]
Filed under: Audio, Linux, Mac, Software, Video, Windows | Tagged: acrobat reader, foxit reader, home cinema, media player classic, quicktime, quicktime alternative, real alternative, realmedia player, sumatra pdf, videolan, vlc media player, windows media player | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 30, 2008 by phaktor7
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
From the site:
Darik’s Boot and Nuke (“DBAN”) is a self-contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.
DBAN is a means of ensuring due [...]
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Posted on April 25, 2008 by phaktor7
Thumb drive application lists are all over the place. Here’s another (short) list:
PortableApps
PenDriveApps
And for the Mac crowd…
FreeSMUG
Note – these are application suites or compilation listings.
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Posted on April 24, 2008 by phaktor7
http://partitionlogic.org.uk/
There are a bunch of partition managing applications out there – all charging fees and providing the same level or service. This is free, runs off of a CD or floppy (can probably be ported to a thumb drive (USB)), and boots into Visopsys.
From the site:
Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data [...]
Filed under: Linux, Mac, Software, Windows | Tagged: cd, drive, freeware, ghost, image, logic, magic, manager, norton, partition, visopsys | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 22, 2008 by phaktor7
http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/index.html
From the site:
The Irrlicht Engine is an open source high performance realtime 3D engine written and usable in C++ and also available for .NET languages. [...]
Filed under: 3D, 3D, Graphics, Graphics, Linux, Mac, Software, Windows | Tagged: 3D, engine, free, irrlicht, open source | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 18, 2008 by phaktor7
http://openclipart.org/
Originally intended for use in OpenOffice applications, this Public Domain graphics library provides a lot of quality clip art.
Filed under: 2D, 2D, Art/Design, Fonts, Graphics, Graphics, Inkscape, Linux, Mac, Software, Tutorials/Tips/Tricks, Windows | Tagged: art, clip, clipart, commons, creative, domain, library, open, openoffice, public | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 25, 2008 by phaktor7
http://jahshaka.org/
Almost forgot about this old project, still pending a decent “latest version”. Jahshaka is open source video editing software. It is trying to be a replacement for AfterEffects from Adobe. Version 3 is supposed to be a big checkpoint to lift the project off the ground and deliver to the masses, it seems.
From the site:
Imagine [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by phaktor7
http://ganttproject.biz/
From the site:
GanttProject is a free and easy to use Gantt chart based project scheduling and management tool. Our major features include:
Task hierarchy and dependencies
Gantt chart
Resource load chart
Generation of PERT chart
PDF and HTML reports
MS Project import/export
WebDAV based groupwork
Note that it is done in Java.
Filed under: Linux, Mac, Software, Windows | Tagged: chart, creation, export, free, gantt, import, java, microsoft project, open source | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 28, 2008 by phaktor7
http://www.pixel2life.com/
Massive tutorial linking site to just about anything and everything related to graphics, web design, programming, photography, operating systems, audio, video, database, games and skins, etc.
Filed under: 2D, 3D, ASP, Apophysis, Audio, Blender, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, GIMP, Graphics, HTML, Illustrator, Inkscape, Javascript, Linux, MS Office, Mac, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Programming, Terragen, Tutorials/Tips/Tricks, Web Development, Websites, Windows, Wings3D | Tagged: 2D, 3D, audio, database, games, Graphics, guide, interface, language, program, skins, tips, tricks, tutorials, video, Web Design | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 28, 2008 by phaktor7
http://www.planetside.co.uk/
Terragen comes in a couple of flavors – old school (version 0.9X) and new school (version 2.X). The difference is obvious when you peruse the renders and movies from various users. It is used to create realistic background scenery and landscapes.
From the site:
Terragen™ is a scenery generator for Windows and the Mac OS. Terragen is [...]
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