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Best Free Software Programs for the College Student
Gimp - Just like Adobe Photoshop, but free.
iTunes - organize your music, access podcasts and get your music on, of course.
Google Pack - A nice assortment of useful tools including Google Earth, Google Desktop, Google Talk and more!
IPTV - With your fast internet connection, you can watch TV on your computer. Check out the democracy player .
Skype - With this VoIP you can chat with your friends online for free.
Firefox with Google Toolbar - tabbed browsing, and it's safer to use than Internet Explorer.
OpenOffice - A free alternative to Microsoft Office with spreadsheets and word processing.
FileZilla - A free FTP program for transferring files between computers.
DivX - High quality Video Player.
Picasa - Share and Manage your photos.
Also check out the Best Web 2.0 tools for students.
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