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Title: Alternative programs
Post by: Noreen on Feb 09, 2008, 17:38:52
I can't vouch for any of these programs but there may be some good ones here.
http://whdb.com/2008/the-top-50-proprietary-programs-that-drive-you-crazy-and-their-open-source-alternatives/
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Rik on Feb 09, 2008, 17:51:00
I can vouch for 2 & 27, Noreen. GIMP is not as powerful as Photoshop, imo, but then I got Photoshop free. :)

Nice find.
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: BrianM on Feb 09, 2008, 19:04:26
A good read Noreen. I downloaded OpenOffice a few weeks ago and I'm still finding my way round it.
I think it's worth giving it a try and it's free. Also tried a few photo editors but like Rick I use Photoshop cos' I also got it free.  :)
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Baz on Feb 09, 2008, 19:19:56
Yes good one that. of the ones Ive tried in the list

Number 2 definitely  ;D 

Number 3.....similar to BrianM  just getting into it recently so cant comment at the moment.

others Ive changed from but are not open source AKAIK     27... Adobe Acrobat to Foxit Reader

36.....Nero to Ashampoo Burning Studio 2008     is good

44......winzip to AlZip   so easy to use and seems quicker



and one not in the list but I like to mention is    used to use WS_FTP to FireFTP add on in firefox.....very quick
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Sebby on Feb 09, 2008, 23:44:29
Very nice find, Noreen. That's going to make a very interesting read. :)
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Rik on Feb 10, 2008, 00:29:25
Quote from: Baz on Feb 09, 2008, 19:19:56
27... Adobe Acrobat to Foxit Reader

PDF Creator replaces the creation side of Acrobat, Baz, bit it isn't a reader.
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Inactive on Feb 10, 2008, 01:58:11
Interesting find, thanks Noreen. :thnks:
Title: Re: Alternative programs
Post by: Baz on Feb 10, 2008, 10:26:35
Quote from: Rik on Feb 10, 2008, 00:29:25
PDF Creator replaces the creation side of Acrobat, Baz, bit it isn't a reader.

DOH!!!!!!!!  that'll teach me to read posts properly ;D ;D