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Best Free Software Programs for the College Student

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  1. Gimp - Just like Adobe Photoshop, but free.

  2. iTunes - organize your music, access podcasts and get your music on, of course.

  3. Google Pack - A nice assortment of useful tools including Google Earth, Google Desktop, Google Talk and more!

  4. IPTV - With your fast internet connection, you can watch TV on your computer. Check out the democracy player.

  5. Skype - With this VoIP you can chat with your friends online for free.

  6. Firefox with Google Toolbar - tabbed browsing, and it's safer to use than Internet Explorer.

  7. OpenOffice - A free alternative to Microsoft Office with spreadsheets and word processing.

  8. FileZilla - A free FTP program for transferring files between computers.

  9. DivX - High quality Video Player.

  10. Picasa - Share and Manage your photos.


Also check out the Best Web 2.0 tools for students.
 
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