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Open Source - Share and Free Computer Programs

*** View directions, system requirements, and any other pertinent information on the websites listed below before installing these programs to ensure compatibility with your computer.
     
 

What it is

URL

Audacity

Audio editor and recorder

sourceforge.net

LAME for Audacity

LAME MP3 Encoder

sourceforge.net

Bubbl Us

Brainstorming organizer online

bubbl.us

Celestia

A real-time 3D space simulation

shatters.net

Firefox

Web browser

mozilla.com

Gimp

Photo editing software

Directions/User Guide: 
gimp.org

Macintosh Version: 
gimp.lisanet.de

Windows Version:

sourceforge.net

Google SketchUp

Create, modify and share 3D models

sketchup.com

Inkscape

SVG graphics editor

inkscape.org

Open Office

Alternative to Microsoft Office

openoffice.org

PDF Creator

Creates PDF files from documents

sourceforge.net

Photo Story

Digital slideshow software, requires Microsoft Validation Program

microsoft.com

Quizlet

Study skills and flashcards

quizlet.com

Read Please

Text-to-speech software for Windows®based operating systems

readplease.com

Read the Words

Text To Speech
Generate a clear sounding audio file from almost any written material

readthewords.com

Sweet Home

Interior design application

sweethome3d.com

VLC Media Player

Media player

videolan.org

West Point Bridge design

Design a truss bridge using West Point Bridge Designer software

bridgecontest.org

Google Earth

A virtual globe, map and geographical information program

google.com

Pivot Stick 2.2.5

Create stick figure animations

snapfiles.com

GeoGebra

Software package for mathematics visualization

geogebra.org

Blender

Cross platform suite of tools for 3D creation

blender.org