Lightworks is a powerful open source NLE that was built for the use of professional editors. Published by EditShare, this video editor has a drag and drop timeline, will auto save your projects as well as provide you with media and metadata management tools. It also comes with support for stereoscopic and 3D workflows.
Spark is a free, open source IM client with a full complement of features and even plugin support. Developed by Jive Software, the program is Java based so any system that supports it will be able to run this application. Among the application's many features are voice calling, group chat, file transfers and more.
Lyx is a free word document processor that takes the pain out of formatting your documents. Unlike other word processors that require you to do a lot of formatting, this word processor, created by the Lyx development team has taken care to make sure everything looks great from the start. Not only that, this program is also packed with some sweet features.
NASA World Wind is a computer program by NASA that can take you anywhere in the world without leaving your home. This program lets you zoom from as high as a satellite’s viewpoint to any location on planet Earth and see rich 3D images and high rest Land Sat images. While it is very powerful, you only need your mouse’s buttons to make it work.
Mention 3D graphics and people think of programs that cost in the thousands of dollars. However, Wings 3D is a powerful modeler that is totally free. It was created by Björn Gustavsson, Dan Gudmundsson and the rest of the Wings 3D Development Team.
It’s a sophisticated program, capable of modeling human figures, creatures, vehicles, and so on. The program uses a graphical interface instead of icons. You use the keyboard and mouse to change an object’s geometry. Four selection modes are available: Body, Face, Edge and Vertex. Make no mistake about it; Wings 3D has a lot of tools. Each mode comes with its own set of modelers and editors. Its auto-UV feature makes adding textures easy.
Tomboy is a note taking application available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Courtesy of the Tomboy development team, it provides an easy way to take down notes and reminders. While there are a lot of apps that can do this, what sets Tomboy apart is the fact that it uses a Wiki-like interface, making it easy to see and relate notes and ideas.
BRL CAD is a 3D modeling, CSG (constructive solid geometry) system. Developed by Mike Muuss, it is a complete package with tools for signal and image processing. At the same time, there is support for scripting and frame buffer as well. The vast number of tools built in mean you won’t have to install other programs for editing.
Mathbuntu consists of open source math software and textbooks covering math subjects. This program by the Mathbuntu development team is not just for students and math teachers, but also for anyone who wants to know a thing or two about the different aspects of mathematics.
Art of Illusion is a free 3D open source program for Windows, the Mac and Linux. Created by Peter Eastman, it is powerful enough for professional users, but if ... Read More
