Monday, December 17, 2007

Lifehacker's 2007 Guide to Free Software and Webapps


Lifehacker's 2007 Guide to Free Software and Webapps

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Throughout Lifehacker's archive of over 14,000 posts, we've mentioned hundreds of free web and desktop apps that help you get things done—but which are the best? As we wrap up the year 2007, it's the perfect time to put together an authoritative guide to our favorite pieces of free software and web services for common computing tasks on every platform. After the jump, check out our favorite freebies to date in over 20 categories and counting, as we add your suggestions to the list.

Application Launchers

Backup Utilities

BitTorrent

Bookmarks

Calendar

Desktop Search

Disk Space Visualizers

DVD Rippers

File Syncing

Image Editing

Image Viewers/Managers

Instant Messenger

Macro Makers

Media Players

Password Managers/Helpers

PDF Readers/Writers/Editors

Personal Finance/Money Managers

Start Pages

Telephony Managers/Helpers

Text Editors

To-do List Managers

Virus Killers and Malware Cleaners

Web Clippings

Wikis

Zip File Extractors


Phew! Surely we missed one or two or 16 items on this list, so now we pass the torch to you, dear reader. What should be here that isn't? Let us know in the comments, and we'll add to it as we go.

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