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'''List Of Open-source Programs (LOOP)''' | '''List Of Open-source Programs (LOOP)''' | ||
for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems | for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems | ||
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'''What is the LOOP list?''' | '''What is the LOOP list?''' | ||
This is a list of the best open-source applications that run on Windows. Feel free to edit this list and add any programs that meet the criteria below. The purpose of this list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source applications and advocate the open source software development model. To learn more, read the [[FAQ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions]]. | This is a list of the best open-source applications that run on Windows. Feel free to edit this list and add any programs that meet the criteria below. The purpose of this list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source applications and advocate the open source software development model. To learn more, read the [[FAQ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions]]. | ||
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'''Instructions:''' | '''Instructions:''' | ||
Tell all your non-Linux friends and family about the LOOP list. On this list they will find free, high-quality replacements for the software that they have purchased/pirated. Once they become familiar with these new applications, introduce them to your favorite Linux distribution, such as Ubuntu. Then help them convert to Linux, using the same applications that they became familiar with on Windows. | Tell all your non-Linux friends and family about the LOOP list. On this list they will find free, high-quality replacements for the software that they have purchased/pirated. Once they become familiar with these new applications, introduce them to your favorite Linux distribution, such as Ubuntu. Then help them convert to Linux, using the same applications that they became familiar with on Windows. | ||
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'''Rules for adding programs to the LOOP list:''' | '''Rules for adding programs to the LOOP list:''' | ||
1. Must be open-source. | 1. Must be open-source. | ||
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1. Only include the best application for each specific purpose. In rare cases, up to three applications may be listed. | 1. Only include the best application for each specific purpose. In rare cases, up to three applications may be listed. | ||
1. Include the names of the top three proprietary applications that provide similar functionality, if known. | 1. Include the names of the top three proprietary applications that provide similar functionality, if known. | ||
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== Desktop Applications == | == Desktop Applications == | ||
=== Communication === | === Communication === | ||
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Monitoraggio Finanziario = [http://mfbyas.sourceforge.net MFbyAS] | Monitoraggio Finanziario = [http://mfbyas.sourceforge.net MFbyAS] | ||
Compare to: Unknown | Compare to: Unknown | ||
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=== Games === | === Games === | ||
3D Space Simulator = [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/ Vega Strike], [http://epiar.net/ Epiar] | 3D Space Simulator = [http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/ Vega Strike], [http://epiar.net/ Epiar] | ||
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Unique = [http://xmoto.sf.net/ X-Moto] | Unique = [http://xmoto.sf.net/ X-Moto] | ||
Compare to: Elasto Mania | Compare to: Elasto Mania | ||
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=== Productivity === | === Productivity === | ||
Database (Desktop) = [http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice (Base)] | Database (Desktop) = [http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice (Base)] | ||
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Compare to: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop | Compare to: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop | ||
Vector Drawing = [http://www.inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [http://www.sodipodi.com/ Sodipodi] | Vector Drawing = [http://www.inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [http://www.sodipodi.com/ Sodipodi] | ||
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==== Other ==== | ==== Other ==== | ||
HTPC/PVR Media Centre = [http://www.team-mediaportal.com/ MediaPortal] | HTPC/PVR Media Centre = [http://www.team-mediaportal.com/ MediaPortal] | ||
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Compare to: Microsoft Frontpage, Macromedia Dreamweaver | Compare to: Microsoft Frontpage, Macromedia Dreamweaver | ||
==== Video ==== | ==== Video ==== | ||
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Internet TV platform = [http://www.getdemocracy.com/ Democracy Player] | Internet TV platform = [http://www.getdemocracy.com/ Democracy Player] | ||
Compare to: iTunes, FireAnt | Compare to: iTunes, FireAnt | ||
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Video Editing = [http://www.jahshaka.org/ Jashaka], [http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/ Avidemux], | Video Editing = [http://www.jahshaka.org/ Jashaka], [http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/ Avidemux], | ||
Compare to: Adobe After Effects, Pinnacle Studio, Apple Final Cut | Compare to: Adobe After Effects, Pinnacle Studio, Apple Final Cut | ||
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=== Security === | === Security === | ||
802.1x client (EAP-TTLS) = [http://www.securew2.com/uk/ SecureW2] | 802.1x client (EAP-TTLS) = [http://www.securew2.com/uk/ SecureW2] | ||
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Process Usage Analysis = [http://processtrace.sourceforge.net/ Process History] | Process Usage Analysis = [http://processtrace.sourceforge.net/ Process History] | ||
Compare to: Unknown | Compare to: Unknown | ||
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== Server Applications == | == Server Applications == | ||
=== Database === | === Database === | ||
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Web server = [http://httpd.apache.org/ Apache] | Web server = [http://httpd.apache.org/ Apache] | ||
Compare to: Microsoft Internet Information Services (ISS) | Compare to: Microsoft Internet Information Services (ISS) | ||
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[[Anchor(FAQ)]] | [[Anchor(FAQ)]] | ||
== FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions == | == FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
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'''These applications are awesome! I can't believe that they are free! How can I help to support these applications?''' | '''These applications are awesome! I can't believe that they are free! How can I help to support these applications?''' | ||
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That is a terrific question. If these programs provide value to you, it makes sense to give something back to the community. The best way to do this may be different for each application, so read more at the project's website. In general, here are ways that you can give back to the open-source community: | That is a terrific question. If these programs provide value to you, it makes sense to give something back to the community. The best way to do this may be different for each application, so read more at the project's website. In general, here are ways that you can give back to the open-source community: | ||
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* Install and use the program, then share your experiences (good or bad) with the project mailing list. | * Install and use the program, then share your experiences (good or bad) with the project mailing list. | ||
* Subscribe to the project mailing list and answer questions that users are asking. | * Subscribe to the project mailing list and answer questions that users are asking. | ||
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* Some projects provide a way to contribute money to the project. | * Some projects provide a way to contribute money to the project. | ||
* Tell everyone you know about the application and help them start using it. | * Tell everyone you know about the application and help them start using it. | ||
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The great thing about contributing to an open-source project is that you will be helping everyone who uses the software. If users give back to the project, there will be a constant improvement in the quality of the application. Here are some ideas on how to [http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate Participate], from Ubuntu. | The great thing about contributing to an open-source project is that you will be helping everyone who uses the software. If users give back to the project, there will be a constant improvement in the quality of the application. Here are some ideas on how to [http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate Participate], from Ubuntu. | ||
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'''Why do you only include open-source applications? Why not include applications that are free, but not open-source?''' | '''Why do you only include open-source applications? Why not include applications that are free, but not open-source?''' | ||
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The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source software and the advantages of the open-source development model. There are many high-quality free applications, but they do not have the same advantages of the open-source development model. | The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source software and the advantages of the open-source development model. There are many high-quality free applications, but they do not have the same advantages of the open-source development model. | ||
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'''You keep talking about the advantages of the open-source software development model. What are they?''' | '''You keep talking about the advantages of the open-source software development model. What are they?''' | ||
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The easiest to explain advantage is the concept of shared cost. In the traditional software development model, many different software companies each create their own version of a software application, such as a word processor. When a customer buys the software, they are only contributing to one of these versions. With the open-source model, all resources that are spent on an open-source project will benefit everyone who uses the application. | The easiest to explain advantage is the concept of shared cost. In the traditional software development model, many different software companies each create their own version of a software application, such as a word processor. When a customer buys the software, they are only contributing to one of these versions. With the open-source model, all resources that are spent on an open-source project will benefit everyone who uses the application. | ||
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There are many advantages to open-source, which you can learn about by visiting the links below. | There are many advantages to open-source, which you can learn about by visiting the links below. | ||
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*[http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~pev5b/writing/econ_oss/index.html The Economics of Open-Source Software] | *[http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~pev5b/writing/econ_oss/index.html The Economics of Open-Source Software] | ||
*[http://www.cio.com/archive/030104/open.html The Myths of Open Source Software] | *[http://www.cio.com/archive/030104/open.html The Myths of Open Source Software] | ||
*[http://eu.conecta.it/paper/Advantages_open_source_soft.html Advantages of Open-Source Software] | *[http://eu.conecta.it/paper/Advantages_open_source_soft.html Advantages of Open-Source Software] | ||
*[http://www.netc.org/openoptions/pros_cons/comparing.html Arguments about Open-Source] | *[http://www.netc.org/openoptions/pros_cons/comparing.html Arguments about Open-Source] | ||
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'''Some of these applications only run on Windows, and not Linux. Why do you include these?''' | '''Some of these applications only run on Windows, and not Linux. Why do you include these?''' | ||
The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the advantages of open-source applications. One of those advantages is the ability to port the application to other operating systems. This means that anyone with the time, skill, and desire can port these applications to Linux or any other operating system. It is also likely that these applications will run in Linux using Wine (http://www.winehq.com/). | The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the advantages of open-source applications. One of those advantages is the ability to port the application to other operating systems. This means that anyone with the time, skill, and desire can port these applications to Linux or any other operating system. It is also likely that these applications will run in Linux using Wine (http://www.winehq.com/). | ||
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'''Why don't you include applications that only run on Linux? These Linux applications are open-source, so they could be ported to Windows, right?''' | '''Why don't you include applications that only run on Linux? These Linux applications are open-source, so they could be ported to Windows, right?''' | ||
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That is true, but an overwhelming majority of people use Windows operating systems. If these people knew they could keep their applications, they would be more likely to switch to a Linux distribution (i.e. Ubuntu Linux). | That is true, but an overwhelming majority of people use Windows operating systems. If these people knew they could keep their applications, they would be more likely to switch to a Linux distribution (i.e. Ubuntu Linux). | ||
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'''I disagree with the applications that were chosen for a particular category. How can I make my case for another application?''' | '''I disagree with the applications that were chosen for a particular category. How can I make my case for another application?''' | ||
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You can debate the pros and cons of each application on the LoopListDebate page. | You can debate the pros and cons of each application on the LoopListDebate page. | ||
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'''Why did you create a new list? There are other lists out there with similar information.''' | '''Why did you create a new list? There are other lists out there with similar information.''' | ||
This list serves a specific purpose, which is listed at the top of this page. Other lists on the web have good information, but they were not what I was looking for. Here are some projects similar to the LOOP list: | This list serves a specific purpose, which is listed at the top of this page. Other lists on the web have good information, but they were not what I was looking for. Here are some projects similar to the LOOP list: | ||
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== Links to similar projects == | == Links to similar projects == | ||
Note: These links are not part of the LOOP list. They do not follow the guidelines defined for the LOOP list. Links are included only as a reference to efforts similar to the LOOP list. | Note: These links are not part of the LOOP list. They do not follow the guidelines defined for the LOOP list. Links are included only as a reference to efforts similar to the LOOP list. | ||
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=== Windows === | === Windows === | ||
==== Open Source ==== | ==== Open Source ==== | ||
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*The OSSwin project: Open-Source for Windows | *The OSSwin project: Open-Source for Windows | ||
http://osswin.sourceforge.net/ | http://osswin.sourceforge.net/ | ||
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*Opensource list - Open Source Software in a Windows Environment | *Opensource list - Open Source Software in a Windows Environment | ||
http://www.opensourcelist.org/oss/suggestedapplications.html | http://www.opensourcelist.org/oss/suggestedapplications.html | ||
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*Software: Open Source & Free for Windows | *Software: Open Source & Free for Windows | ||
http://www.alessandropagano.net/software_en.html | http://www.alessandropagano.net/software_en.html | ||
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*The table of equivalents / replacements of Windows software in Linux | *The table of equivalents / replacements of Windows software in Linux | ||
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html | http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html | ||
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*WinLibre - Free Software for Windows | *WinLibre - Free Software for Windows | ||
http://www.winlibre.com/en/index.php | http://www.winlibre.com/en/index.php | ||
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*GnuWin32 - Ports of GNU or Open Source tools | *GnuWin32 - Ports of GNU or Open Source tools | ||
http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/ | http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/ | ||
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*Open Source GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Software | *Open Source GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Software | ||
http://opensourcegis.org/ and http://freegis.org/ | http://opensourcegis.org/ and http://freegis.org/ | ||
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*Open and Free Project Management Tools | *Open and Free Project Management Tools | ||
http://proj.chbs.dk/ | http://proj.chbs.dk/ | ||
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*Open and Free Financial Accounting Systems | *Open and Free Financial Accounting Systems | ||
http://proj.chbs.dk/accounting/ | http://proj.chbs.dk/accounting/ | ||
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*TTCS OSSWIN CD - A collection of nearly 100 Free/Open Source software for Microsoft Windows | *TTCS OSSWIN CD - A collection of nearly 100 Free/Open Source software for Microsoft Windows | ||
http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-cd/ | http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-cd/ | ||
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*The Open CD - A collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. | *The Open CD - A collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. | ||
http://www.theopencd.org/ | http://www.theopencd.org/ | ||
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*Open Source Software CD — A CD that contains high-quality, Free, open source software for Microsoft Windows | *Open Source Software CD — A CD that contains high-quality, Free, open source software for Microsoft Windows | ||
http://osscd.sunsite.dk/ | http://osscd.sunsite.dk/ | ||
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=== Linux === | === Linux === | ||
==== Open Source Software ==== | ==== Open Source Software ==== | ||
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*Linux App Finder - High quality site with tons of information about Linux software | *Linux App Finder - High quality site with tons of information about Linux software | ||
http://linuxappfinder.com/ | http://linuxappfinder.com/ | ||
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*Open Source Alternatives - Find open source software alternatives to well-known commercial software | *Open Source Alternatives - Find open source software alternatives to well-known commercial software | ||
http://www.osalt.com/ | http://www.osalt.com/ | ||
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*Enterprise Open Source List - List | *Enterprise Open Source List - List | ||
http://www.eoslist.com/ | http://www.eoslist.com/ | ||
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*Free alternatives - List | *Free alternatives - List | ||
http://alts.homelinux.net/index.php | http://alts.homelinux.net/index.php | ||
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==== Gratis ==== | ==== Gratis ==== | ||
*Table of Equivalent Software | *Table of Equivalent Software | ||
http://www.libervis.com/mediawiki+index.title+Table_of_Equivalent_Software.htm | http://www.libervis.com/mediawiki+index.title+Table_of_Equivalent_Software.htm | ||
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=== Mac OS X === | === Mac OS X === | ||
==== Open Source Software ==== | ==== Open Source Software ==== | ||
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*A simple list of free, open-source software for Mac OS X | *A simple list of free, open-source software for Mac OS X | ||
http://www.opensourcemac.org/ | http://www.opensourcemac.org/ | ||
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*A list of Mac OS X Free OpenSource Software: | *A list of Mac OS X Free OpenSource Software: | ||
http://www.freesmug.org/ | http://www.freesmug.org/ | ||
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*Open source on Mac | *Open source on Mac | ||
http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=opensourcemac | http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=opensourcemac | ||
===== Compilations on a CD ===== | ===== Compilations on a CD ===== | ||
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*FreeSMUG Suite CD - Mac OS X Free OpenSource collection CD | *FreeSMUG Suite CD - Mac OS X Free OpenSource collection CD | ||
http://www.freesmug.org/fscd/ | http://www.freesmug.org/fscd/ | ||
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List Of Open-source Programs (LOOP) for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems What is the LOOP list? This is a list of the best open-source applications that run on Windows. Feel free to edit this list and add any programs that meet the criteria below. The purpose of this list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source applications and advocate the open source software development model. To learn more, read the FAQ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. Instructions: Tell all your non-Linux friends and family about the LOOP list. On this list they will find free, high-quality replacements for the software that they have purchased/pirated. Once they become familiar with these new applications, introduce them to your favorite Linux distribution, such as Ubuntu. Then help them convert to Linux, using the same applications that they became familiar with on Windows. Rules for adding programs to the LOOP list: 1. Must be open-source. 1. Must run natively on Microsoft Windows operating systems. 1. Only include the best application for each specific purpose. In rare cases, up to three applications may be listed. 1. Include the names of the top three proprietary applications that provide similar functionality, if known.
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Desktop Applications
Communication
Email Client = Thunderbird Compare to: Microsoft Outlook IRC Client = X-Chat 2, Bersirc, HydraIRC Compare to: Unknown Universal Instant Messaging Client = Gaim, Miranda IM Compare to: Trillian Web browser = FireFox Compare to: Microsoft Internet Explorer Voice Over IP = OpenWengo Compare to: Skype
Engineering
EDA = KiCad Compare to: Eagle
Educational
Learning Games = Childsplay Compare to: Unknown Planetarium = Stellarium Compare to: Unknown Space Simulator = Celestia Compare to: Unknown Flight Simulator = FlightGear Compare to: MS Flight Simulator Typing Tutor = Tux Typing Compare to: Unknown Beginner Drawing Program = Tux Paint Compare to: KidPix
Financial
Personal Accounting = HomeBank, Grisbi, jGnash Compare to: Quicken, Microsoft Money Accounting: TurboCash Compare to: Intuit Quickbooks Monitoraggio Finanziario = MFbyAS Compare to: Unknown
Games
3D Space Simulator = Vega Strike, Epiar Compare to: Eve-Online 3D Tank Battle (Real-time) = BZFlag Compare to: Unknown 3D Tank Battle (Turn-based) = Scorched 3D Compare to: Unknown 3D Pirate Action/Adventure = Crown and Cutlass Compare to: Pirates! Arcade space shooter = Chromium, Max Fighter, Kobo Deluxe Compare to: Demon Star, Chicken Invaders Billiards (Pool) = FooBillard, BillardGL Compare to: Unknown First-person Shooter = Sauerbraten, Warsow, Tremulous, OpenArena, Nexiuz Compare to: Quake, Doom, Unreal First-person Shooter (Hexen II clone) = Hexen II: Hammer of Thyrion Compare to: Hexen II Karaoke player = Plarpebu, PyKaraoke Compare to: Unknown Lemmings-clone = Pingus Compare to: Lemmings Mario-clone = SuperTux, Secret Maryo Chronicles Compare to: Super Mario Bros Missle-Command clone = Penguin Command Compare to: Unknown MMORPG = PlaneShift, Eternal Lands Compare to: Everquest Pang clone = PiX Pang Compare to: Super Pang Racing = PlanetPenguin Racer (f.k.a. TuxRacer), VDrift, SuperTuxKart Compare to: Unknown Real-Time Strategy = Glest, Dark Oberon, Globulation Compare to: Warcraft 2, Starcraft Risk clone = JavaRisk Compare to: Unknown Net Hack clone = Vulture's Eye/Claw Compare to: Unknown Tron clone = Armagetron Advanced Compare to: Unknown Turn-based Strategy (Fantasy) = Battle for Wesnoth Compare to: Age of Wonders, Heroes of Might and Magic, Warlords Turn-based Strategy (World Building) = LinCity-NG OpenTTD Compare to: SimCity, Transport Tycoon Deluxe Turn-based Strategy (Sci-Fi) = UFO: Alien Invasion, Zombies Compare to: X-Com Unique = SpiceTrade Compare to: Unknown Unique = Neverball Compare to: Unknown Unique = X-Moto Compare to: Elasto Mania
Productivity
Database (Desktop) = OpenOffice (Base) Compare to: Microsoft Office (Access) Desktop Publishing = Scribus Compare to: Microsoft Publisher Mind Mapping = FreeMind Compare to: Mindjet MindManager, Inspiration PDF creator = PDF Creator Compare to: Adobe Acrobat Presentation = OpenOffice (Impress) Compare to: Microsoft Office (Powerpoint) Spreadsheet = OpenOffice (Calc) Compare to: Microsoft Office (Excel) Word Processor = OpenOffice (Writer), AbiWord Compare to: Microsoft Office (Word) Scientific Word Processor = Lyx (Latex gui frontend) Compare to: Scientific Word Notepad Replacement = Notepad2, Notepad++, SciTE Compare to: Notepad
Management
Gantt chart = GanttProject Compare to: Microsoft Project Project management = Planner, OpenWorkbench Compare to: Microsoft Project Report Creator = JasperReports Compare to: Crystal Reports Analisi dei processi = APbyAS Compare to Unknown Gestione Attività = PMbyAS Compare to Microsoft Project Team Collaboration = Mindquarry Compare to Microsoft Sharepoint
Misc
Animal Shelter Manager = Animal Shelter Manager Compare to: Unknown Virtual PC emulator = Bochs, Qemu Compare to: VMware, Microsoft Virtual PC Linux environment = Cygwin Compare to: Unknown Recipe Manager = Gourmet Recipe Manager Compare to: Unknown Screen Saver = Really Slick Screensavers Compare to: Unknown Language Translation tool = OmegaT Compare to: Unknown Countdown Timer = CookTimer Compare to: Unknown
Multimedia
3D
3D Animation = Blender, Wings 3D Compare to: Alias Maya 3D Graphics = POV-Ray Compare to: Unknown 3D Game Development Kit = Crystal Space, Ogre3d Compare to: Unknown
Audio
Audio Editing = Audacity Compare to: Adobe Audition Audio Player = Coolplayer, Zinf Compare to: WinAMP, Windows Media Player Drum Machine = Hydrogen Compare to: Unknown MP3 Ripper = CDex Compare to: Exact Audio Copy Volume normalizer = MP3Gain Compare to: Unknown
Drawing
Diagram Editor = Dia Compare to: Microsoft Visio Image Editing = Gimp, Paint.NET Compare to: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop Vector Drawing = Inkscape, Sodipodi
Other
HTPC/PVR Media Centre = MediaPortal Compare to: Microsoft Media Centre Edition (MCE), Showshifter, SageTV Media Player = VLC media player Compare to: Windows Media Player, PowerLink PowerDVD, Intervideo WinDVD Web Design = Nvu Compare to: Microsoft Frontpage, Macromedia Dreamweaver
Video
Internet TV platform = Democracy Player Compare to: iTunes, FireAnt Video Capture = VirtualDub Compare to: Sorenson Squeeze Video MPEG-4 codec = ffdshow, XviD Compare to: DivX Video Editing = Jashaka, Avidemux, Compare to: Adobe After Effects, Pinnacle Studio, Apple Final Cut
Security
802.1x client (EAP-TTLS) = SecureW2 Compare to: Unknown Anti-Spyware = Winpooch, Spybot Search&Destroy (not OpenSource, but FreeWare) Compare to: Unknown Anti-Virus = ClamWin Compare to: Unknown Encryption = Truecrypt Compare to: Win Zip? Network protocol analyzer = Wireshark Compare to: Sniffer Password strength testing = Ophcrack 2 Compare to: LOphtCrack Password safe = KeePass Password Safe, Password Safe Compare to: Unknown VPN client = OpenVPN client GUI for Windows Compare to: Cisco VPN client, Nortel VPN client
Software Development
Framework/Platform = Mono Compare to: Microsoft .NET Framework, Java Integrated Development Environment = Eclipse, SharpDevelop, Code::Blocks Compare to: Microsoft Visual Studio, Borland IDE Windows Installer = Nullsoft Scriptable Install System, Inno Setup Compare to: InstallShield, Microsoft Installer
Utilities
BitTorrent client = Azureus, BitTorrent Client Compare to: Unknown File compression = 7-Zip Compare to: WinZip FTP Client = Filezilla FTP client Compare to: SmartFTP, BulletProof FTP Statistics on Disk usage = WinDirStat Compare to: Unknown P2P file-sharing = Shareaza, Ares Compare to: Napster Remote Administration = UltraVNC Compare to: PCAnywhere, GoToMyPC.com, Windows Remote Desktop Process Usage Analysis = Process History Compare to: Unknown
Server Applications
Database
Database server = Firebird, MySQL, PostgreSQL Compare to: Microsoft SQL server, Oracle database
File Server
FTP server = Filezilla FTP server Compare to: Unknown
Messaging
Email server = hMailServer Compare to: Microsoft Exchange server, Novell GroupWise server Instant messaging server = Jive Messenger Compare to: Novell GroupWise Messenger
Security
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) = Snort Compare to: Unknown VPN server = OpenVPN Compare to: Cisco VPN
Web
Application server = JBoss Compare to: BEA Weblogic, IBM Websphere Rich Internet Application Server = OpenLaszlo Compare to: Macromedia Flex Statistics Generator = AWStats Compare to: Unknown Web server = Apache Compare to: Microsoft Internet Information Services (ISS) Anchor(FAQ)
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
These applications are awesome! I can't believe that they are free! How can I help to support these applications? That is a terrific question. If these programs provide value to you, it makes sense to give something back to the community. The best way to do this may be different for each application, so read more at the project's website. In general, here are ways that you can give back to the open-source community: * Install and use the program, then share your experiences (good or bad) with the project mailing list. * Subscribe to the project mailing list and answer questions that users are asking. * Share any ideas you have about the software, such as features that you would like to see implemented or any changes that you think would improve the project. * Create documentation about the project, such as how to install, configure, and use the application. * If you are a programmer, look at the code and report any bugs you find and share any improvements that you make. * Some projects provide a way to contribute money to the project. * Tell everyone you know about the application and help them start using it. The great thing about contributing to an open-source project is that you will be helping everyone who uses the software. If users give back to the project, there will be a constant improvement in the quality of the application. Here are some ideas on how to Participate, from Ubuntu. Why do you only include open-source applications? Why not include applications that are free, but not open-source? The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the quality of open-source software and the advantages of the open-source development model. There are many high-quality free applications, but they do not have the same advantages of the open-source development model. You keep talking about the advantages of the open-source software development model. What are they? The easiest to explain advantage is the concept of shared cost. In the traditional software development model, many different software companies each create their own version of a software application, such as a word processor. When a customer buys the software, they are only contributing to one of these versions. With the open-source model, all resources that are spent on an open-source project will benefit everyone who uses the application. There are many advantages to open-source, which you can learn about by visiting the links below. *The Economics of Open-Source Software *The Myths of Open Source Software *Advantages of Open-Source Software *Arguments about Open-Source Some of these applications only run on Windows, and not Linux. Why do you include these? The goal of the LOOP list is to demonstrate the advantages of open-source applications. One of those advantages is the ability to port the application to other operating systems. This means that anyone with the time, skill, and desire can port these applications to Linux or any other operating system. It is also likely that these applications will run in Linux using Wine (http://www.winehq.com/). Why don't you include applications that only run on Linux? These Linux applications are open-source, so they could be ported to Windows, right? That is true, but an overwhelming majority of people use Windows operating systems. If these people knew they could keep their applications, they would be more likely to switch to a Linux distribution (i.e. Ubuntu Linux). I disagree with the applications that were chosen for a particular category. How can I make my case for another application? You can debate the pros and cons of each application on the LoopListDebate page. Why did you create a new list? There are other lists out there with similar information. This list serves a specific purpose, which is listed at the top of this page. Other lists on the web have good information, but they were not what I was looking for. Here are some projects similar to the LOOP list:
Links to similar projects
Note: These links are not part of the LOOP list. They do not follow the guidelines defined for the LOOP list. Links are included only as a reference to efforts similar to the LOOP list.
Windows
Open Source
*The OSSwin project: Open-Source for Windows http://osswin.sourceforge.net/ *Opensource list - Open Source Software in a Windows Environment http://www.opensourcelist.org/oss/suggestedapplications.html *Software: Open Source & Free for Windows http://www.alessandropagano.net/software_en.html *The table of equivalents / replacements of Windows software in Linux http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html *WinLibre - Free Software for Windows http://www.winlibre.com/en/index.php *GnuWin32 - Ports of GNU or Open Source tools http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/ *Open Source GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Software http://opensourcegis.org/ and http://freegis.org/ *Open and Free Project Management Tools http://proj.chbs.dk/ *Open and Free Financial Accounting Systems http://proj.chbs.dk/accounting/
Compilations on a CD
*TTCS OSSWIN CD - A collection of nearly 100 Free/Open Source software for Microsoft Windows http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-cd/ *The Open CD - A collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. http://www.theopencd.org/ *Open Source Software CD — A CD that contains high-quality, Free, open source software for Microsoft Windows http://osscd.sunsite.dk/
Gratis
*Open Source Free CD - A compilation of gratis software for Windows. Despite the name, not all is free/open source. http://www.opensourcefreecd.org/ *Software for Starving Students - A CD with all the most commonly used gratis programs http://www.softwarefor.org/
Linux
Open Source Software
*Linux App Finder - High quality site with tons of information about Linux software http://linuxappfinder.com/ *Open Source Alternatives - Find open source software alternatives to well-known commercial software http://www.osalt.com/ *Enterprise Open Source List - List http://www.eoslist.com/ *Free alternatives - List http://alts.homelinux.net/index.php
Gratis
*Table of Equivalent Software http://www.libervis.com/mediawiki+index.title+Table_of_Equivalent_Software.htm
Mac OS X
Open Source Software
*A simple list of free, open-source software for Mac OS X http://www.opensourcemac.org/ *A list of Mac OS X Free OpenSource Software: http://www.freesmug.org/ *Open source on Mac http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=opensourcemac
Compilations on a CD
*FreeSMUG Suite CD - Mac OS X Free OpenSource collection CD http://www.freesmug.org/fscd/ *Software for Starving Students - A CD with all the most commonly used gratis programs http://www.softwarefor.org/
