Note that these are not all FOSS.
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Photo Editing:
- GIMP
- Krita
- Paint.NET
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Video Editing:
- DaVinci Resolve
- CapCut
- Shotcut
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Audio Editing:
- Audacity
- Cakewalk
- GarageBand
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3D Graphics:
- Blender
- Spline
- Rumba
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Office Software:
- LibreOffice
- Microsoft 365 Free Apps
- WPS Office
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Antivirus Software:
- Windows Security
- Avast Free Antivirus
- Malwarebytes
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Productivity Tools:
- Bitwarden
- VSCodium
- PDF-XChange Editor
- 7-Zip
- OBS Studio
- LanguageTool
No WinRAR?
It is not free (which is the main goal of this list) or open source.
Oh yeah. I forget it’s not free after using it for almost 3 decades without paying for it…
I know, it looses on a technicality.
I know, it looses on a technicality.
Aside from the comma splice, did you mean ‘loses’ or ‘loosens’?
Thanks for sharing this list of software tools! It’s great to see a variety of options, including both FOSS and proprietary software.
Photo Editing: GIMP and Krita are excellent open-source tools, while Paint.NET offers a user-friendly interface. Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve is professional-grade, CapCut is perfect for social media, and Shotcut balances simplicity with features. Audio Editing: Audacity is versatile and open-source, while Cakewalk and GarageBand are great for music production. 3D Graphics: Blender is leading in open-source 3D modeling, with Spline and Rumba offering unique features. Office Software: LibreOffice is a robust open-source suite; Microsoft 365 Free Apps and WPS Office are excellent free alternatives. Antivirus: Windows Security provides reliable protection, with Avast and Malwarebytes adding extra layers of security. Productivity: Bitwarden for password management, VSCodium for coding, PDF-XChange for PDFs, 7-Zip for compression, OBS Studio for streaming, and LanguageTool for writing. This mix offers powerful solutions for various needs and preferences.
Needs more CAD
Some of us use FOSS because of access to the source and the benefits of an all FOSS system. Not because it’s zero cost. This list is just zero cost and some happen to be FOSS.
Gratis rather than libre.
They aren’t even free. CapCut, for instance, requires a subscription to access most of the features.
Some of us like free stuff though and the post never said that it was supposed to be a list of FOSS projects.
I guess this is Technology not Linux or FOSS, but feels like the difference is often mixed up and it’s not all about cost. Anyway, looks like there is now a added note they aren’t all FOSS.
looks like there is now a added note they aren’t all FOSS.
The post hasn’t been edited.
Well then I missed that the first time.
I’d have put in bracket with each list item if it was FOSS, shareware, free trial, free for non corp use, etc.
Yeah that would have been nice but it would be time consuming for the poster.
I’d like to add KdenLive to the Video Editing point.
I successfully edited a video with it having never done so before, which I think speaks to how well it’s designed. There’s definitely a tiny learning curve, but it’s a kiddy coaster.
KDEnlive is way easier then divinci
I love KdenLive!
*Tenacity, not Audacity
Doesn’t that apply to every project hosted in America, too, though? Every project is subject to the jurisdiction in which it is hosted. And I know they’re not the only project that accepts error reports and in-app updates. Unless there is more telemetry involved or tracking of out-of-app activity, I’m not seeing cause for alarm here. Though I’m open to evidence that there is.
From what I’ve seen on their site since is that they’re saying they are now GDPR compliant. And I suppose, since they are still open source, that anyone finding anything seriously malicious would have pointed it out by now. Just a bit of bad press and people jumping to conclusions because “Russia bad.”
I do still plan to check out Tenacity though and see if it’s a better project.
As someone who contributes to FOSS projects, I think you put too much trust in the ability of the community to police such things. There simply aren’t enough people reviewing project code to ensure it’s safety and compliance if a maintainer or team decide to follow bad local laws or act explicitly in a malicious way. Some things get caught but I’m sure there are things thst slip through.
Yeah, it’s actually a major issue with FOSS in general. It’s essentially the bystander effect in code review; When everybody is reviewing the code, nobody is.
Avast? Bruh
Avast should not be recommended.
In late 2019, Avast browser extensions were found to collect user data, including browsing behavior and history, and send it to a remote server. The discovery led to the extensions of the Avast and AVG brands being temporarily removed from the Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera extension stores, however, they returned a short time later as there was no concrete evidence that demonstrated a breach of private data of the users.
In January 2020, a joint investigation by Motherboard and PCMag found that the Avast Antivirus and AVG AntiVirus Free version were collecting user data, which was being resold to personalize advertising through a subsidiary, Jumpshot. The leaked documents showed that Jumpshot offered to provide its customers with “Every search. Every click. On every site.” from more than 100 million compromised devices. In response, Avast announced on January 30, 2020, that it would immediately shut down Jumpshot and cease all operations due to the backlash of its users’ data privacy.
On the basis of the information revealed, on 11 February 2020 the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection announced that it had initiated a preliminary investigation.
In February 2024, the Federal Trade Commission fined Avast $16.5 million for collecting user data and reselling that data. The collection was done under their program to ensure that such collection of user data was not happening.
I always recommend Windows Defender and a good sense of Internet security to anyone who uses a computer.
If you’re dumb, no antivirus can protect you. If you’re reasonably intelligent, any antivirus will protect you.
I recommend Okular for PDF reading. No ads, no upsells, no BS. It also has native dark mode
Gwenview has always worked well for me.
Avast is virus itself
Yeah, just use the one built-in to Windows, or don’t use Windows.
I would add FreeCAD to 3d editing software.
Dafuq is freecad? It sounds waaaaaay too good to be true. Maybe above hot singles in your area want to fuck lol. I had a software I was using that let you use it free x amount of times but all you had to do was clear your cache/data each time it was triggered to expire and you had a fresh set of uses. Can’t remember the name I’ll jave to look it up.
Throw in KDEnlive for video editors.
+1
OnlyOffice for office software.
Although not technically free, I would add Reaper to the list for audio editing. It gives you a pop-up asking if you want to buy the program, but it’s not required. I know people who have been using it for years without actually purchasing it. (I have since purchased a license because I use it professionally). No features are locked behind the paid license.
you forgot linux as an alternative to windows and mac;)
WARNING Windows, Avast, Malwarebytes, anti-libre software bans us from removing malicous source code. Don’t let this malware infect you.
It might be the lack of sleep, but what are you trying to say here?
