Operating System

Linux - an operating system which controls the computer like Windows does. Most programs you are familiar with are not compatible with Linux, but there are plenty of free programs on-line that are. Ubuntu Linux is a good version (or distribution) for students. (Link)

Windows-based Software

• OpenOffice - a free office suite, similar to Microsoft Office. (Link)
• avast - anti-virus software. (Link)
• Audacity - sound editing software. (Link)
• Sketchup - 3D modeling software. Contains libraries of pre-made models. (Link)
• Dev C++ - a compiler for the C++ programming language (Link)
• Alice - a programming language used to create animations (Link)
• Wink - a Tutorial and Presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software. Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial for your users. (Link)
• The Gimp - photo editing software, comparable to Photoshop (Link)
• Inkscape - drawing software, comparable to Illustrator (Link)
• Kompozer - web page editing software, comparable to Dreamweaver (Link)

Free Sound Effects

• Soundsnap - thousands of free sounds and sound effects, separated into categories (Link)