Monday, March 07 2005 @ 04:47 PM EST Contributed by: glosser
Afraid to commit to Linux? Try using these open source applications in Windows and when you are ready, Tux will be waiting. :)
Even if you have good reasons for sticking with Windows, you can still keep your desktop applications open source. OpenOffice.org, the GIMP, Gaim, and Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird are all pretty obvious choices when it comes to software most of us use on a daily basis. There are, however, quite a few other useful applications that can help you to deal with the daily grind.
Backup and antivirus software
Good antivirus and backup software are essential elements of trouble-free daily computing. ClamWin and Abakt can help you to keep your computer free from viruses and your data safe from disasters.
Actually, ClamWin isn't a standalone antivirus application, but a Windows interface to ClamAV -- an antivirus software originally developed for Linux. Don't let ClamWin's barebones appearance fool you. Its simple interface offers useful features that makes ClamWin a viable alternative to the commercial packages.
