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Free And Cheap Software That Kills The Big Guys

Here are 15 applications (mostly free), that can credibly replace big bucks software.

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License: Free

ClamWin Development Team ClamWin Free Antivirus

This open-source antivirus software fails to get the job done, with disappointing malware detection and no real-time scanning.

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Prices from $50.00 License: Demo

Jeroslaw Staniek Kexi

Kexi is a great replacement for Access, particularly if your database is heavily graphic

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License: Free

Nir Arbel Soulseek

Soulseek not only figures out what song you'd like from the ones you've already downloaded, but it has a few secrets for anyone who bothers to read the documentaton on how to get faster and more complete downloads.

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License: Free

AbiSource AbiWord

Replace Word with this multiplatform, free alternative that covers the basics.

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License: Free

David Harris Pegasus Mail

An email program with all the convenience and versatility that you wish you could get in Outlook and Outlook Express.

License: Free

Antonio da Cruz PhotoFiltre

Picture editor makes up for the few Photoshop features it doesn't have by being easier to use.

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License: Free

Ssuite Office Software The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element is one of several suites from Ssuite (The double S is correct.) It aggresively tried to outdo Office with more features, simpler interface, and, of course, by being free

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License: Shareware

Scott Software PDF Suite

Create professional-quality PDF documents for free.

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License: Free

Gnome.org Dia

Dia can be used to draw many different kinds of diagrams. It currently has special objects to help draw entity relationship diagrams, UML diagrams, flowcharts, network diagrams, and simple circuits.

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License: Free

Autodesk Maya Personal Learning Edition

Award winning Autodesk Maya software is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution.

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License: Free

Madhan Kanagavel Money Manager Ex

Money Manager Ex is an easy to use, money management application. It is a personal finance manager. It can be used to track your net worth, income vs expenses etc.

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License: Free

Blender Foundation Blender 3D

Blender is the first and only fully integrated 3D graphics creation suite allowing modeling, animation, rendering, post‑production, realtime interactive 3D and game creation and playback with cross‑platform compatibility.

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License: Free

Sun Solutions Atlantis Nova

Great little word processor that does it all -- except charge you a bundle.

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License: Free

Gnome.org Gnumeric

An Excel competitor that won't put a dent in your wallet.

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License: Free

AutoStitch

If you're on a budget and want to stitch together a panaromic photo, give this a shot.

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  • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
  • 3D Desktop This free Windows 7 theme includes dozens of gorgeous 3D images.
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