OSS-links
Global Tech's List of Open / Source Software
This list comprised of mostly open source software packages. Several of us have reviewed the list below to be as complete as possible. Many people hear open source software and think of linux. Linux is a great example of the open source process, yet it is a small segment of the movement. Many open source applications are available for Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows and mobile devices.
Take a look at the list of open source software by following some of the links below. You'll be surprised to learn more about how GTD can help you navigate the open source landscape, visit our Contact Us! page.
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Commercial Software Category | Open-Source Equivalent |
AntiVirus Tools (eg. Norton, Bitdefender, Viper) |
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Application Servers (eg. IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic) |
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Asset Management (eg. Intuit, Peregrine, Remedy) |
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Backup Utilities (eg. CA ARCserve, Legato, Veritas) |
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BioInformatics (multiple highly specialized vendors) |
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Business Graphics (eg. Microsoft Visio) |
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CD / DVD Burning (eg. Adaptec RecordNow, Roxio CD Creator) |
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Configuration Management (eg. Rational ClearCase, Visual SourceSafe) |
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Content Management Systems (eg. Documentum, Interwoven, Vignette) |
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Content Management Systems - Web |
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CRM Applications (eg. Microsoft CRM, Siebel) |
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Database Software (eg. Microsoft Access, SQL Server) |
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Database (BI) Tools (eg. Crystal Reports, ERWin, Microsoft Access) |
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Desktop Publishing (eg. Microsoft Publisher, Quark Xpress) |
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Directory Servers (eg. Microsoft Active Directory) |
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Disk Imaging (eg. Norton Ghost) |
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Document Management (eg. Open Text) |
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Email Applications (eg. Microsoft Outlook Express) |
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Email List Manager |
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Email Servers - POP and SMTP (eg. Microsoft Exchange) |
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Email Servers - IMAP |
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ERP and Financial Software (eg. Oracle, SAP, Intuit QuickBooks) |
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File Compression (eg. PKzip, WinZip) |
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Flash Viewers (eg. Macromedia Flash) |
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Forums, Blogs (Weblogs), Bulletin Boards and Wikis |
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Graphics and Image Editors (eg. Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop) |
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Groupware (eg. Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes) |
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Help Desk (eg. BMC Remedy, FrontPage Heat, Intuit Track-It) |
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HTML Editors (eg. DreamWeaver, FrontPage, HomeSite) |
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Instant Messaging (eg. AIM, MSN, Yahoo!) |
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Integrated Dev Environments (eg. Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual Studio) |
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Learning (or Course) Management System |
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Modeling Tools (eg. IBM Rational Rose, CA AllFusion) |
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Music Playing / Editing (eg. iTunes, Sound Forge, Cool Edit) |
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Network Diagramming and Monitoring |
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Network Management Tools (eg. HP OpenView, Microsoft SMS) |
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Office Productivity Suites (eg. Microsoft Office) |
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Operating Environments (eg. Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMWare) |
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PDF File Viewer and Creator (eg. Adobe Acrobat) |
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Personal Financial Managers (eg. Microsoft Money, Intuit Quicken) |
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Personal Information Managers (eg. Microsoft Outlook) |
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Photo Album Manager (or Photo Organizer) |
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Portal Servers (eg. Microsoft Sharepoint, Plumtree, Vignette) |
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Presentation Software (eg. Microsoft Powerpoint) |
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Privacy (eg. Pretty Good Privacy) |
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Programming Languages |
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Project Management and Collaboration (eg. Microsoft Project) |
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Remote Access (eg. Symantec pcAnywhere or VPN appliances) |
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Security (eg. firewalls, scanners) |
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Shopping Cart (eg. AShop, Interspire) |
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Spam Filters (eg. MailWasher, SpamEater) |
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Spreadsheets (eg. Microsoft Excel) |
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Telephone Systems - VOIP / PBX / FAX Servers |
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Terminal Server (eg. Microsoft Windows Terminal Server) |
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Test Tools (eg. IBM Rational, Mercury Interactive, Segue) |
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Text Editors & File Merging (eg. Microsoft Notepad) |
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Video Editing |
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Video Players (WinDVD, PowerDVD, Windows Media Player, VLC) |
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Virtual Meetings (eg. Microsoft NetMeeting / Messenger) |
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Web Browsers (eg. Microsoft Internet Explorer) |
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Web and FTP Servers (eg. Microsoft IIS) |
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Word Processors (eg. Microsoft Word) |
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