Desktop/Operating Systems
freeware
VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.
freeware
Wubi
Wubi is an unofficial Ubuntu installer for Windows users that will bring you into the Linux world with a single click. It allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other application. If you heard about Linux and Ubuntu, if you wanted to try them but you were afraid, this is for you.
shareware ($30}
Ceedo
Ceedo lets you carry your working environment with you on any portable storage device - MP3 player, USB flash-drive, or mobile phone. Take your applications, emails, browser settings, documents, music, pictures and data with you anywhere you go. Work on your personal computer from any computer you plug-into – your friend’s house, office, internet café, airport terminal, public library, or anywhere you want. Enjoy a secured and protected environment. Feel free to access your most personal information...
freeware
Process Manager for Windows
Process Manager is comparable with Windows Task Manager. If you have it installed on your PC is will ease your control over foreground processes and will let you terminate all heavy/multimedia programs with just two clicks.
freeware
VMware Player
VMware Player is free software that enables PC users to easily run any virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC. VMware Player runs virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX Server or ESX Server and also supports Microsoft virtual machines and Symantec LiveState Recovery disk formats.
VMware Player is ideal for safely evaluating pre-built application environments, beta software, or other software distributed in virtual machines. With VMware Player, anyone can easily experience the benefits of...
open source
ReactOS
ReactOS is an open source effort to create a Windows NT 4/2000/XP+ compatible operating system licensed under the GNU public license. In partnership with the WINE project, ReactOS also supports drivers which work under Microsoft Windows.
freeware
RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack
RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack is designed to bring a Windows XP CD with SP2 integrated fully up to date with all of the latest hotfixes released by Microsoft since SP2's release. It accomplishes this task via direct integration, where files on the CD are directly overwritten by the updated files. This method has numerous advantages over other integration techniques.
freeware
Quick Config
Quick Config is a convenient tool aimed to change quickly various settings of your computer.