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When users refer to Linux , they are generally referring to a bundle of software and documentation  that accompanies the OS that companies or groups issue as Linux “distributions”  or shorter “distros”.   This is as opposed to a operating system or OS only.

If you purchase a commercial operating  system such as the Macintosh Mac OS or Microsoft Windows you will receive an OS mainly along with some bundled software .  These are usually either limited forms of software – fairly basic and fairly simple without advanced features – such as the notepad or wordpad issued by Microsoft in their Windows product.  In addition , if the computer is an OEM product from a third party manufacturer or assembler , removed from the OS software firm – such as HP / Compaq or Dell , the computer operating system will be bundled with trial time limited ( 30 or 90 days depending)  antivirus, Office suite ( word processor , spreadsheet etc bundles).

However in the Linux world the OS , generally does not come as an operating system only , but rather is bundles with a  large variety and assortment of fully featured open source software which is generally free of  charge.  If the user wishes to have a more pure or less heavy install they can usually choose these and their choices on the install options or at the very least advanced options on install.

Among the more popular open source programs that may be included  ( in Linux versions)

Those were the top most popular open source software in 2006 and some of them will stay popular for the years to come. (File Sharing not included). If you’d like to see some other popular open source software, you can visit OpenSourceWindows.org.

1. 7-Zip – file compression + 7Zip Portable
2. Abiword – create word documents + Abi Portable
3. Audacity – sound editing and effects + Audacity Portable
4. Blender 3D – 3D modeling and animation + Blender Portable
5. ClamWin – antivirus and antispyware scanner + ClamWin Portable
6. Eraser – erases your data securely + Eraser Portable
7. FileZilla – ftp client + FileZilla Portable
8. Firefox – browser + Firefox Portable
9. Gaim – instant messenger + Gaim Portable
10. Ganttproject – scheduling , resource management, calendaring
11. Gimp – GimpShop – image manipulation + Gimp Portable
12. Media Portal – media center
13. NVU – html editor + NVU Portable
14. OpenOffice.org – office suite + Open Office.org Portable
15. PDFCreator – create PDF files
16. RSSOwl – rss reader
17. TaskSwitchXP – advanced task management utility
18. Thunderbird – e-mail client + Thunderbird Portable
19. VLC Media Player – media player + VLC Portable
20. WebHTTrack – web site copier
21. The Linux Look « The Sopebocks – The author apparently disliked OSX’s buttons. Repeat after me: OS X is prettier than Linux. OS X is prettier than Linux. Except the buttons. OSX is also just a little too light. OS X is also just a little too light. Noticing a pattern? …Ballmer: Linux Bigger Competitor than Apple – OS News … – Ballmer: Linux Bigger Competitor than Apple – OS News.Why Microsoft Should Settle The TomTom-Linux Patent Suit At Any … – Linux is free and free but takes a bit of effort to get used to. Mac OS is more expensive up front but just works out of the box, it’s so easy to use that Microsoft cultists deride its simplicity as ‘Fisher Price’. …Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims … – Now I’m no fanboy but what myself and other linux users need to see is that using things like BASH and installing packages for drivers is something the public doesn’t want in a OS, they just want they to turn it on and go, looking all pretty and stuff. BTW I actually like vista, …. Now how do you handle a company that is so big and powerful and does not want anyone else in America to succeed without paying them “IPR” – Intellectual Protection Racket fees? Report Abuse …

    Why Windows 7 on Netbooks Won’t Save Microsoft — RoughlyDrafted … – This powerful position makes up the other reason why competitors couldn’t sell alternatives to Windows: there’s no functional market for another desktop PC OS because Microsoft has saturated the demand with ubiquitous supply. SCO, Linux …

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