Software

Tremulous – not your typical alien first-person shooting game

Tired of your old first-person shooting game which seems to be so repetitive as you go through it day by day? Or perhaps you can't just get over the thought of shooting aliens or maybe you want to fight as an alien this time? Then maybe this is just the game for you. Tremulous is an open-source game for Linux and Windows with a team-based gameplay where players can choose between aliens and humans. It combines FPS with real-time strategy to keep the excitement going on for hours and hours.

Eraser – erase your digital files without any traces

Simply deleting your digital files does not always mean that they are completely deleted. Deleting your files does not always completely erase them from your hard drive (which explains why most file deletions can be recovered!). If you are that careful person who wants to take extra precautions with your digital files and make sure they are never gone, or you need to ensure your privacy and be certain they are completely deleted, then Eraser has got your back covered.

StepMania – turn your computer into a dance machine

Remember those Japanese dance games way back at the beginning of all rhythm games? If you badly want to dance once again without going back to PlayStation, XBox, or going to video game arcades, then here's the perfect game for you - StepMania! StepMania is a free dance game for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. It is also free & open-source, don't have to worry about paying for it - just dance your night away.

Krecipes, the KDE Cookbook – get recipes, print out shopping lists and analyze nutrional values

Organizing recipes could be quite a pain at times. Those old recipe books keep getting thicker and thicker, and simply keeping track of all your favorites could be a hassle. Aside from that, there are times that you forget how much of this and that should be bought by the time you reach your supermarket. And then there's your consciousness telling you to see how much calories this particular dish is. Sounds familiar? If this situation is driving you crazy, then let the open-source KRecipes help you with all those things - plus more.

Twelve Sky 2 – a free martial arts game

If you’re the type of person who has collected all the Once Upon a Time in China movies and still enjoy watching it today, there is a game that is designed especially for you. Twelve Sky 2 is set in ancient China where there are three clans that rule the land. You can take your pick from the Imperial Dragon Clan, Royal Snake Clan and the Fierce Tiger Clan. There, now doesn’t that remind you of your old martial arts movies?

XMind – brainstorm and map your ideas the open-source way

We all have a lot of things going on in your mind. We try to remember the best ideas, but without a good way to scribble them down, they often flee away. If you think you need to take that mind-mapping to a digital level, then XMind is just what you need. It helps you note your ideas in an easily understandable fashion and share those ideas with your friends and co-workers. In addition, as an open-source software, you'd be sharing your mind-blowing thoughts to your team free, without the need to buy anything. This is also very useful for teams who telecommute and who often teleconference or meet on the web. XMind lets them draw their minds and ideas, create lines and associations, put pictures and make idea sharing more fun than drawing on a white board in a conference room.

Cake Shop – a free game for your sweet tooth

Anybody who has been familiar with the hit game Diner Dash will recognize this game too. Here comes another game for anyone who likes the idea of running their own shop complete with coffee, sweets and cakes. Coffee Shop is another time management game with a twist. Don’t be fooled by the cute store sign, this free to play game will frustrate your eye-hand coordination skills after a couple of levels.

Atlantica Online – strategy and roleplay in one free game

It is rare for anyone to say that they have tried a completely different online rpg game that blows their mind away. Nowadays, it’s difficult for game companies to deviate from the hack n’ slash formula that has made them successful before but there is one game that was able to do it Atlantica Online is probably the only free to play game to introduce a strategic gameplay in a way that takes players by surprise and amazement.

CamStudio – capture your desktop into video AVI or flash files

There are some times you just need to record everything that is happening in your desktop. You may need a short video for your class presentation, a tutorial or for business demonstrations. Here's a great alternative from all the expensive commercial software which allows you to capture your desktop with ease. CamStudio lets you record all your desktop activity and export it into AVI or into SWF. Once you start using it and will have to do a software presentation, you won't have to demo everything right on site - you will play it back from CamStudio.