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All of us like to save money, right?
Especially if it is on software since
that is an area a user invests in
constantly after buying a computer. A
majority opts for a cheaper alternative
—bootleg CDs bought off the road or
cracked versions downloaded from the
Internet. No, this is not going to turn into
a righteous speech on how one should not
promote piracy. Rather, in this space, we
offer you substitutes for the paid software
available today at no cost. In case you’re
fi nding it hard to believe, take a look at
the list on this page—all the software
mentioned here are open source and
free. (There is a lot of confusion associated
with the terms “open source” and
“freeware”. Open Source software can
be distributed at a price or for free.)
Alternative solutions have been provided
across various categories—offi ce, Internet,
security, multimedia, graphics and basic
utilities. Each category offers applications
that try to answer your needs, be it
Internet browsing or 3D modeling.

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