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Free Software

A note of caution: A great deal of apparently 'free' software is available for download on the Internet, but please consider first why you are being offered this type of software before deciding to proceed with its installation! In many cases, the 'free' download will result in you unwittingly installing 'Malware' (malicious software that might include advertising programs, network worms, filesharing services that use your computer to host illegal material etc). You should think very carefully before installing any software (particularly that offers 'free' music) for this reason.

Recommended Downloads:These free and open source programs are widely used and trusted and are unlikely to be infected with spyware or viruses.

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Sophos, the University have a site licence, so it is free to use on students' personally owned computers. Click on "Sophos Anti-virus" then choose your operating system.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Free antivirus for Windows XP and later

   
OpenOffice Open Office provides most of the functionality of MS Office, including file compatibility. Open Office can also be used to create PDF files. It is open-source (the application's source code is also available for download) and free for personal use. Windows Logo Mac Logo Linux Logo
Firefox A free and open source browser (alternative to Internet Explorer). Windows Logo Mac Logo Linux Logo
GIMP - Free and open source Image Manipulation (alternative to Photoshop). Windows Logo Mac Logo Linux Logo
Notepad ++ Free HTML (web page) editor. Windows Logo    
NVU - Free and open source HTML (web page) editor. Windows Logo Mac Logo Linux Logo
CD Burner XP Pro - A freeware CD burning package. Windows Logo    
Pidgin - an instant messaging (IM) client. It is compatible with most of the popular instant messaging protocols. Windows Logo   Linux Logo
Audacity - an open source audio editing Windows Logo Mac Logo Linux Logo
Stuffit Expander - Freeware decompression for Mac & Windows  
7-Zip - open source decompression for Windows (LZH, GZIP, TAR etc)