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(free) Essential sortware for the PC user

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    #62
    fragile
    Registered Users Posts: 834 ✭✭✭fragile


    Winters wrote:
    Ultramon - UltraMon gives extra features for running more then one monitor that windows doesn't give like extra taskbars and buttons etc.

    Free? use of that tool requires you to purchase a license :confused:


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    #63
    Winters
    Registered Users Posts: 14,761 ✭✭✭✭Winters


    You can install it and run it without the need. I had it installed on my PC at one of my old job's no problem.


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    #64
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Winters wrote:
    You can install it and run it without the need. I had it installed on my PC at one of my old job's no problem.
    Ultramon wrote:
    Trial version limitations: the trial period is limited to 30 days.

    • Single license US$ 39.95

    Speaks for itself really... Not FREE!

    I agree that it's a useful app - I use it in work - but the thread is about freeware apps - not shareware.


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    #65
    snappieT
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭snappieT


    NoIP - Converts your non-static IP into a DNS, eg: you.mydns.com
    Gmail Notifier - So you know if you have mail in your gmail account.

    Also, I've compiled a CD of stuff (freeware and shareware) that I take with me if I'm fixing somebody's PC. There's also a batch file that installs everything for me (for all those rebuilds) (Currently learning how to ghost, it'll do 'til then)


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    #66
    Winters
    Registered Users Posts: 14,761 ✭✭✭✭Winters


    Macros42 wrote:
    Speaks for itself really... Not FREE!

    I agree that it's a useful app - I use it in work - but the thread is about freeware apps - not shareware.

    I'm sorry. I thought it was. I had it installed for ages in work and it never limited me to 30 days. Its worth getting though for anyone using more then one monitor.


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    #67
    Mercury_Tilt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,500 ✭✭✭Mercury_Tilt


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    #68
    PaddyofNine
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭PaddyofNine


    Stiiiiiiiiiicky!


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    #69
    alleepally
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,027 ✭✭✭alleepally


    Glad I came across this thread. Was looking to see if anyone could recommend open office and then this pops up in the search. An absolute goldmine of info. Sticky it asap.


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    #70
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    alleepally wrote:
    An absolute goldmine of info. Sticky it asap.

    We wish! :mad:

    Is the a bloody mod in sight who'll sticky this thread?


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    #71
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Great Thread, I had been meaning to do something like this for myself/friends/clients and have all the info on one page with descriptions etc. I'm working on a smaller one with the bare essentials, just better descriptions so newbies get the full picture

    Why don't we get a page together on the Boards Wiki, and everyone can build it onto a great resource?

    Any takers?


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    #72
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Hmmm just linked to this thread on the Open Source forum so while I was at I thought I might re-iterate the multiple requests to have this thread stickified...


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    #73
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    I'd like the mods to copy / paste the two main posts that I did, sticky them, then lock it so that the thread doesn't go to crap like other stickies on this forum. People can then PM requested additions. Or have a "requested additions" thread.


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    #74
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    This still isnt stickied then ????
    Why not Mods?

    In fairness some people have spend a lot of time adding lists of program to this thread, look at khannies posts (to long to fit in just one post!!!)!!!!!

    Jozi


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    #75
    chump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭chump


    I REALLY don't know why this hasn't been stickied yet


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    #76
    condra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    :D MUSIC MAKING:

    Hammerhead :) / ts404
    http://www.threechords.com/hammerhead/apps.shtml
    Hammerhead free computer drum machine which lets you create your own custom soundbanks.
    ts404 - free software synthesizer which is easy to use and sounds brill.

    Hotstepper
    http://www.threechords.com/hammerhead/other_drumboxes.shtml
    Free brilliant music sequencer with built in drum machine. Excellent for dance or backing tracks.

    KVR
    lots of free VST plugins for music sequencers.
    www.kvraudio.com


    :eek: GAME MAKING:

    Gamemaker
    http://www.cs.uu.nl/people/markov/gmaker/index.html
    Free user-friendly game making software with a cult following [the slightly cutdown free version is fully functionable]
    You can make platform and puzzle games or use the software to make interactive GUIs for portfolios or slideshows etc.. all can be saved as a freestanding exe file.


    :cool: koooool


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    #77
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    I posted a request for a sticky on the feedback forum - here. I don't think Khannie's idea is workable for a new thread to be started and stickied unless one of us starts it. How long would it take to get a new piece of software added to a new thread?

    Any - give your voice to the admins on that request thread :)


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    #78
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    My idea would be to PM a mod with the entire post, so that he / she need only copy / paste it into the locked thread.

    I just don't want to see it turn into another "read this before anything else (even though it's 20 pages long)" thread. There's some really useful information in this thread. I'd hate to see it lost to 20 pages of discussion (ironically, like this).


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    #79
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Khannie wrote:
    My idea would be to PM a mod with the entire post, so that he / she need only copy / paste it into the locked thread.

    I just don't want to see it turn into another "read this before anything else (even though it's 20 pages long)" thread. There's some really useful information in this thread. I'd hate to see it lost to 20 pages of discussion (ironically, like this).


    I agree that that would be best alright. My only concern is the difficulty of adding new software to the list. One solution would be for youor another regular to create the post and still be able to edit it even when it's locked. Don't know if that's possible though.


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    #80
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    BUMP

    PLEASE MAKE THIS A STICKY! ! !

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2396719#post2396719


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    #81
    Tusky
    Registered Users Posts: 17,056 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    Stiiiiicky Meeeeee.


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    #82
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Ok, just been made a mod. Gonna sticky the relevant info from this post in a /locked/ sticky thread. If you have any suggested additions, please either PM me or add them to the end of this thread and I'll edit the locked thread. :)

    I'm open to other suggestions on this one, I just don't want the important stuff getting lost.

    I'm also going to clean up the other sticky's. I'm also open to suggestion on them.


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    #83
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    macros42 wrote:
    Can you now sort them alphabetically?
    Khannie wrote:
    Yours for a mere two bazillion euro

    That'll be two bazillion euro please :D

    (I love perl)


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    #84
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    I hear ya, but the vast majority of users here are windows users (I'm lin and win), and there is a similar thread in the unix forum. I think it's a useful enough thread to be stickied at this (higher) level of visibility.


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    #85
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Khannie wrote:
    That'll be two bazillion euro please :D

    (I love perl)

    How about at pint at the next Unreal Beers? :D

    Congrats Sir Moderator :)


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    #86
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Macros42 wrote:
    How about at pint at the next Unreal Beers? :D

    Since that's only a few days away, I accept ;)

    Thanks for the congrats.


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    #87
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    Congrats to khannie for being promoted :D

    And about time we see the essential software thread stickied.

    I hope this moderator business isnt going to take you away from playing ut :eek:

    Jozi

    Edit: nice job on the sticky, sorted alphabetically and all :eek:


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