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The OpenCD project aims to introduce users of MS-Windows to the benefits of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). We include only the highest quality programs, which have been carefully tested for stability and which we consider appropriate for a broad audience. We provide a description and screen-shots of each program, so you can get an idea of what it does before installing. All these applications install and un-install cleanly, so you can be comfortable testing them with the knowledge that they will not adversely affect your system. The programs on the disc are all distributed under an Open Source License (OSI approved), which allows you to freely use and distribute them. You may even change the programs using the source code, which we make available, and distribute your own modified versions, provided you then in turn make the source code available, and give appropriate credit to past contributors.

- TheOpenCD.org

The following applications are included on TheOpenCD 2.0.
Productivity

* OpenOffice 1.1.3
* AbiWord 2.2.1
* PDFCreator 0.8

Design

* GIMP 2.0.5
* Blender 2.35a
* Dia 0.94
* TuxPaint 0.9.14

Internet/Networking

* FireFox 1.0
* Thunderbird 1.0
* Mozilla suite 1.7.3
* Gaim 1.1.0
* Filezilla 2.2.9
* TightVNC 1.3dev6
* WinHTTrack 3.32-2

Multimedia

* Audacity 1.2.3
* Celestia 1.3.2
* CDex 1.51

Utilities

* 7-zip 3.13
* Notepad2 1.0.12
* SciTE 1.62

Games

* Sokoban 1.187
* Battle for Wesnoth 0.8.8
* Lbreakout 2.4.1

The only tools I use from the OpenCD are FireFox and 7zip. When I have a need - and a chance - I will try the others out.

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