100 Open Source Downloads- Part 2

File Sharing

51. eMule

eMule bills itself as “one of the biggest and most reliable peer-to-peer file sharing clients around the world.” Based on the original eDonkey2000 client, it boasts an attractive GUI and support for Vista and UPnP. Operating system: Windows.

52. Vuze (Azureus)

Currently the most popular BitTorrent client, Vuze, aka Azureus, makes it easy for novices to get started downloading hi-def video while offering plenty of features for advanced users. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.

53. Ares Galaxy

This P2P file sharer supports both BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations. It provides fast multi-source downloads, a powerful library organizer, built-in audio/video player, and filesharing chat rooms. Operating system: Windows.

54. BitTorrent

Now the standard for P2P filesharing, the BitTorrent client is still free, although some of the video available on the site now requires a fee. Because it utilizes distributed download technology, the more popular a file is, the faster it will download. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix.

55. DC++

This open source project is the most popular client for the Direct Connect network. It offers an easy-to-use interface that’s 100% ad- and spyware-free. Operating system: Windows.

56. Shareaza P2P

Shareaza’s claim to fame is its support for numerous P2P networks, including Gnutella2, Gnutella1, eDonkey2000/eMule, and BitTorrent. And its “Collections” feature allows users to preview album covers, song lists, and descriptions from a single screen. Operating system: Windows.

57. ABC (Yet Another BitTorrent Client

Based on BitTornado, ABC (Yet Another BitTorrent Client) offers some unique customization options. With this app, you can customize which information is displayed, prioritize the queuing system, and download multiple files simultaneously in the same window. Operating system: Windows.

58. Burst!

This BitTorrent client uses less memory and other resources than the original client. Key features include a torrents manager and super-seeding mode. Operating system: Windows.

59. BT++

This attempt at improving the original BitTorrent client is still a work in progress. Current features include multiple downloads in a single window, minimize to the system tray, and automatic re-starting of interrupted torrents. In the future, developers plan to add enhanced bandwidth throttling and better OS/browser integration. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix.

60. Gnucleus

This file sharing client allows you to access the Gnutella and G2 networks from Windows machines. Key benefits for Gnucleus include its simplicity and its unique use of sub-windows. Operating system: Windows.

61. RevConnect

Derived from DC++, RevConnect allows file sharing through the Direct Connect network. Primary improvements include multiple source downloading, automatic recycle for excessive sources, Kademlia, and partial file sharing. Operating system: Windows.

File Transfer

62. WinSCP

WinSCP allows users to transfer files securely via FTP and SFTP. It incorporates Secure Shell (SSH) technology. Operating system: Windows.

63. cURL

Powered by libcurl, cURL transfers files using URL syntax. It supports SSL certificates, FTP uploading, proxies, cookies, password authentication, proxy tunneling, and more. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X, Solaris.

64. rsync

Using the “rsync algorithm,” rsync transmits only the differences between two files in order to synchronize remote files quickly. It can update whole directory trees and filesystems, and it supports anonymous rsync, which is ideal for mirroring. Operating system: Unix.

Games

65. StepMania

Very similar to Dance Dance Revolution, StepMania lets you perfect your dance moves and rhythm in the comfort of your own home. You can hook up dance pads if you have them, or you can let your fingers do the dancing on your keyboard. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X, Xbox.

66. ScummVM

ScummVM allows you to port many classic point-and-click adventure games to nearly any platform you like. Supported games include Simon the Sorcerer 1 and 2, Beneath A Steel Sky, Broken Sword 1 and Broken Sword 2, Flight of the Amazon Queen, Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Sam and Max, and dozens of others. Operating system: OS Portable.

Instant Messaging

67. Pidgin

Pidgin lets you use all of your IM accounts at once, with all of the features of each account plus a few unique add-ins, like Buddy Pounce. It supports AIM, Google Talk, Groupwise, MSN, Yahoo, and more. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix.

68. aMSN

This MSN Messenger clone allows you to communicate with users on multiple networks. aMSN also allows you to display pictures and emoticons and add skins to your chat window. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.

69. Miranda

Miranda is an extremely small, fast, easy-to-use IM client. It works with multiple networks including AIM, Gadu-Gadu, IAX, ICQ, IRC, Jabber, MSN, Netsend, Tlen, and Yahoo. Operating system: Windows.

Mind Mapper

70. FreeMind

This Java-based tool makes it easy to brainstorm, create outlines, and organize your thoughts. It creates multi-color free-form diagrams that fold and unfold with a single click and are easy to turn into html pages. Operating system: OS Independent.

Mobility Tools

71. PortableApps

Like its name suggests, PortableApps aims to make all of your applications portable. It makes it easy to transfer software and data from your PC to a USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive, or other device. Operating system: Windows.

72. floAt’s Mobile Agent (FMA)

This phonebook editing tool lets makes it easy to organize the contacts and other information stored on your mobile phone. It can also be used to make and receive phone calls from your PC. Operating system: Windows.

73. BitPim

If you have a phone based on the Qualcomm CDMA chipset, BitPim lets you view and manipulate your PhoneBook, WallPaper, Calendar, RingTones, and other data. The Web site contains a complete list of supported phones. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.

Photo Tools

74. Gallery

This Web-based photo album organizer makes it easy to add large groups of photos to a Web site. It allow some basic photo manipulation, such as resizing, rotating, and altering image quality, but does not include advanced photo editing. Operating system: OS Independent.

75. Coppermine Photo Gallery

Based on PHP and MySQL, Coppermine Web photo gallery script offers a huge lineup of features including multiple languages, e-card creation, thumbnails, and many more. In order to use it, you need a Web server running Apache, PHP, MySQL, and either GD or ImageMagick. Operating system: OS Independent.

Remote Desktop

76. TightVNC

An enhanced version of the popular VNC software, TightVNC offers additional features like file transfers, video mirror drive support, scaling of the remote desktop, support for two passwords, and more. It’s “Tight” because it uses extremely efficient encoding, which works well on slower Internet connections. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix.

77. UltraVNC

Key features of this remote desktop app include FileTransfer, VideoDriver, optional EncryptionPlugins, MSLogon, TextChat, ViewerToolbar, and others. Although it’s designed primarily for Windows, the Embedded JavaViewer allows you to transfer files to and from other operating systems as well. Operating system: Windows.

78. NoMachine NX

This terminal server and remote access application has received a number of awards. Only the Linux/Solaris versions for up to 2 users are free; for a monthly fee, enterprise, small business, and advanced versions will support multiple operating systems and users Operating system: Linux, Solaris.

Security

79. ClamWin Free Antivirus

This app supplies a windows interface for the popular Clam Antivirus engine. With ClamWin you can scan individual files manually or you can use the Microsoft Outlook add-in to find and remove infected attachments automatically. Operating system: Windows.

80. PeerGuardian

PeerGuardian protects your privacy while you’re using P2P filesharing networks. It supports multiple lists, list editing, automatic updates, and IPv4 blocking. Operating system: Windows, Linux, OS X.

81. Eraser

By default, this download “erases” sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it with patterns designed to eliminate all traces of the information. You can also choose to overwrite your data with random information or to utilize a customized method to remove data permanently from your hard drive. Operating system: Windows.

82. IPCop Firewall

This Linux-based firewall provides a good option for home users and small offices. It’s stable, secure, and easy to configure and maintain. Operating system: Linux.

83. Nmap Security Scanner

Short for “Network Mapper,” the Nmap utility allows for “network exploration” and security auditing. It utilizes dozens of different techniques to find its way around or through IP filters, firewalls, routers, and other obstacles. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, Solaris, OS X.

System Administration Tools

84. Webmin

This interface allows you to set up Unix user accounts, change passwords, and perform other system admin tasks from any Web browser. You can perform more than 100 different functions directly from the console or remotely. Operating system: Unix.

85. Wireshark

A continuation of the earlier Ethereal project, Wireshark claims to be “the world’s foremost network protocol analyzer.” It supports hundreds of different protocols, multiple platforms, and can analyze VoIP traffic. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X, Solaris, All BSD Platforms.

86. BO2K

BO2K claims to be “the most powerful network administration tool available for the Microsoft environment, bar none.” Built on Back Orifice, this file-synchronization and remote access application is small, fast, and very extensible. Operating system: Windows.

87. BalanceNG Short for “Balance Next Generation,” BalanceNG is an Ethernet-based software IP load balancer. It’s free for one virtual server and two targets, but you must pay a fee for additional nodes. Operating system: Linux, Solaris.

88. GLPI

GLPI tracks your IT resources with a database that inventories all of your hardware and software. In addition, it includes a job management function that allows users to report problems and administrators to track progress. Operating system: OS Independent.

Video/Multi-Media Tools

89. VirtualDub

Virtualdub isn’t the most feature-rich video editor you’ll find, but it does provide fast video capture and processing of AVI files. It’s useful for basic trimming and cleaning up footage, and also has batch processing capabilities. Operating system: Windows.

90. FFDShow

This MPEG-4 decoder offers excellent video quality while consuming very little CPU power. It can also encode and decode a number of audio formats. Operating system: Windows.

91. MediaCoder

An all-in-one transcoder, MediaCoder can convert audio and video files among most of the most common formats. Plus, its simplified GUI works well on iPods and other mobile devices. Operating system: Windows.

92. MPlayer OS X

MPlayer is “The Movie Player for Linux.” This version allows you to use it on your Mac as well. Operating system: OS X.

93. xine

This multimedia player plays CDs, DVDs, and VCDs, as well as audio/video files stored on your hard drive or streamed from the Internet. It supports all of the most common multimedia formats and some of the less common ones as well. Operating system: Linux/Unix, OS X, Solaris, All BSD Platforms.

94. WDM

This video capture driver supports Bt848, Bt849, Bt878, and Bt879 based video capture boards. It solves some of the problems in the existing drivers and attempts to take advantage of all of the features in the chipset. Operating system: Windows.

95. MediaPortal

This app aims to convert your PC into an all-in-one media center. It acts as a DVR, CD player, MP3 player, DVD player, TV, and radio, plus it organizes your files and schedules your media time. Operating system: Windows.

96. VLC Media Player

VideoLAN Client, or VLC, reads most audio and video file formats and plays both saved files and streaming media. It can also be used to stream media files in unicast or multicast. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.

97. LiVES

This tool allows video editors and VJs to mix, trim, and edit video clips from a simple interface. Originally named “Linux Video Editing System,” LiVES now works with multiple platforms. Operating system: Linux/Unix, OS X.

Wikis

98. MediaWiki

Originally written for Wikipedia, MediaWiki allows collaborative editing on documents within a familiar interface. It was designed to be run on a large server farm and requires Apache, PHP, and MySQL. Operating system: Windows, Linux/Unix, OS X.

99. DokuWiki

Because it uses plain text files, DokuWiki doesn’t require a database in order to run. Its simplicity and usability make it ideal for small organizations. Operating system: OS Independent.

Window Manager

100. Fluxbox

Fluxbox is based on and very similar to the Blackbox window manager. However, it adds several new features, including configurable window tabs, iconbar, wheel scroll changes workspace, configurable titlebar, kde support, and others. Operating system: Linux.