Free Willie Freeware Software Project Tulsa Computer Society
2 Project Objectives Assemble a computer (Luggue3) with vintage components and use Windows XP as an operating system Install only freeware on the computer The Freeware programs will be demoed by the member that recommended it The project will continue until all of the software had been demoed or until the members get bored with the project At the end of the project, a CD or DVD list containing links to the freeware will be distributed to the members who may download what they want Highlighted programs are installed on the Free Willie disk (or should be) Software will be 32-bit
3 Free Willie Criteria Software must be free as in free speech AND free beer No spyware / adware / spybots / rootkits / trojans / worms / viruses or other malicious add-ons No demo software No nagware, if possible, but requests for donations are allowed Not programs with crippled in features, if possible Not trial or timed software, if possible No file sharing software such as BitTorrent, eDonkey, LimeWire, etc No raunchy, pornographic, gambling, violent game software No commercial “borrowed-from-friend” software Preferably, the software should be Open Source, including that ported from Linux
4 Warnings and disclaimers The TCS does not produce a CD or DVD or Freeware any longer because the software changed too often. Some of these programs perform better than others and all software listed is subject to change. This list is not an endorsement of any software by the TCS. Some links may be broken. Use an anti-malware program to scan all downloaded software for viruses, spyware and malware, no matter the source. Download freeware only from reputable web pages, FTP sites or sources.
5 Types of Free Willie Freeware Communication Office Graphics Sound Video Players Security Utilities Mapping Linux Freeware Sites Freeware Articles Portable Apps (for installation on thumb drives)
6 Communication Firefox Thunderbird
7 Office IBM Lotus Symphony TrueCrypt MWSnap PDF-XChange Viewer Primo PDF with OpenCandy
8 Video Players and Graphics Editor Graphics Editor Paint.net Video Player VLC Video Player
9 Security Darik’s Boot and Nuke (DBAN) boot CD Secunia Malware Bytes Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Microsoft Security Essentials us
10 Utilities Belarc Advisor Macrium Reflect Smart Defrag CCleaner Easeus Partition Manager
11 Mapping Google Earth Geographic Information Systems
12 Linux on Luggie 3 Ubuntu Mint Linux v Fedora v. 15 (Redhat) Open Suse v (Novell)
13 Freeware Sites PCWorld Download.com Kim Komando SourceForge File Hippo
14 Freeware Articles PC Magazine C00.asp cNet Windows Starter Kit cNet Windows Security Kit 1.html?tag=contentBody;photoPromoMain Computer Shopper software
15 Portable Apps (for installation on thumb drives) List of programs All apps, with user comments All apps Suites
16 Freeware Down Side Some programs will try to add toolbars, browsers Note the install windows Read the license agreement Download from established web sites Update like any other program Many programs managed by volunteers You may be asked to Help!
17 Primo PDF and Open Candy The software installer you are about to initiate utilizes the OpenCandy, Inc. recommendation network in order to provide you offers that may be of interest. By proceeding with the installation process, you agree that OpenCandy may collect and use certain information obtained in connection with this software installation in accordance with the policies and practices set forth in OpenCandy's Privacy Policy, which can be read at...
18 The Free Willie Freeware Software Project Tulsa Computer Society