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Monday, October 27, 2008

SyncToy v2.0


SyncToy v2.0 - BACKUP / SYNC

WINDOWS

"SyncToy 2.0 Beta for Windows is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. The easy to use, customizable application helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers.

There are files from all kinds of sources that we want to store and manage. Files are created by our digital cameras, e-mail, cell phones, portable media players, camcorders, PDAs, and laptops. Increasingly, computer users are using different folders, drives, and even different computers (such as a laptop and a desktop) to store, manage, retrieve and view files. Yet managing hundreds or thousands of files is still largely a manual operation. In some cases it is necessary to regularly get copies of files from another location to add to primary location; in other cases there is a need to keep two storage locations exactly in sync. Some users manage files manually, dragging and dropping from one place to another and keeping track of whether the locations are synchronized in their heads. Other users may use two or more applications to provide this functionality.

Now there is an easier way. SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows, is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without additional complexity. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another case. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the synchronized folder.

We have collected feedback from the discussion forum on the Windows XP Professional Photography web site, from customer feedback surveys, from a large number of professional and hobbyist photographers at Microsoft, and from various world-wide forums, sites, reviews and blogs on the web. Based on your feedback, the following features were added to this release of SyncToy:"[1]
1. www.microsoft.com


Download - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=c26efa36-98e0-4ee9-a7c5-98d0592d8c52&displaylang=en

MOZYHOME FREE


MOZYHOME FREE - BACKUP / SYNC

WINDOWS, MacOS

"MozyHome Free is the free version of their MozyHome and MozyPro online backup packages, designed for personal use with 2 GB worth of free space. It has a simple to use interface for easy scheduled downloads, and secure for HIPAA compliance. For those with a fast internet connection online backup could be an easy and scaleable solution. For more information about online backups check out The No-Excuses Guide to Automated Online Backup "[1]
1. http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/downloads/techstructure/page7941.cfm

Try it - https://mozy.com/home


DriveImage XML 1.30


DRIVEIMAGE XML - BACKUP / SYNC

WINDOWS

"DriveImage XML is an easy to use and reliable program for imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives. The program allows you to backup logical drives and partitions to image files, browse these images, view and extract files, restore these images to the same or a different drive, copy directly from drive to drive. Image creation uses Microsoft's Volume Shadow Services (VSS), allowing you to create safe "hot images" even from drives currently in use. Images are stored in XML files, allowing you to process them with 3rd party tools, so you'll never again be stuck with a useless backup. Restore images to drives without having to reboot. DriveImage XML also runs from a WinPE boot CD-ROM.

Version 1.30 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes."[1]

1. http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm

Download - http://www.runtime.org/dixml.htm



ALLWAY SYNC


ALLWAY SYNC - BACKUP / SYNC

WINDOWS

"Allway Sync compares files in specified folders and copies the modified file to the counterpart folder, it synchronizes folders. Unlike other file sync tools that just copy files with the most recent modification time, Allway Sync uses a true bi-directional synchronization algorithm that does not depend on system clock accuracy, and also propagates file deletions correctly."[1]

"Allway Sync version 8.3.11 Has Been Released

Major changes:
- Fixed synchronization folder menu issue,
- Improved user interface,
- Updated language files."[2]


Download - http://allwaysync.com/

1.http://www.topshareware.com/Allway-Sync-download-18155.htm
2.
http://allwaysync.com/






SCRIBUS 1.3.3.12


SCRIBUS 1.3.3.12 - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS, LINUX

"Scribus is an open-source program that brings award-winning professional page layout to Linux/Unix, MacOS X, OS/2 and Windows desktops with a combination of "press-ready" output and new approaches to page layout. Underneath the modern and user friendly interface, Scribus supports professional publishing features, such as CMYK color, separations, ICC color management and versatile PDF creation"[1].
1.http://www.scribus.net/

Download - http://www.scribus.net/



NOTEPAD + +


NOTEPAD + + - OFFICE

WINDOWS

"Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL Licence.

Based on a powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendlyness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.

This project is mature. However, there may be still some bugs and missing features that are being worked on. If you have any questions or suggestions about this project, please post them in the forums. Also, if you wish to make a feature request, you can post it there as well. But there's no guarantee that I'll implement your request.

You're encouraged to translate Notepad++ into your native tongue if there's not already a translation present in the Download Section. And if you want, help translating Notepad++ official site into your native tongue would be greatly appreciated"[1].

1.http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

Download - http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

KOMPOZER


KOMPOZER - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS, LINUX

"KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.

KompoZer is designed to be extremely easy to use, making it ideal for non-technical computer users who want to create an attractive, professional-looking web site without needing to know HTML or web coding"[1].

1.http://www.kompozer.net/

Download - http://www.kompozer.net/

IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY


IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY - OFFICE

WINDOWS

"Lotus Symphony was voted office productivity software product of the year for 2008 by Datamation Magazine readers. In what can only be described as an upset, relative newcomer, Lotus Symphony, beat out Microsoft Office, OpenOffice 2.3.1, ThinkFree Office and other nominees"[1].
1.http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home

Download - http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.jspa

GOOGLE DOCS


GOOGLE DOCS - OFFICE

WEB, MOBILE

"Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Google Docs combines the features of two services, Writely and Spreadsheets, which were merged into a single product on October 10, 2006. A third product for presentations, incorporating technology designed by Tonic Systems, was released on September 17, 2007"[1].
1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs

Try Google Docs - https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=true&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2F&ltmpl=homepage&nui=1&rm=false

AbiWORD


AbiWORD - OFFICE

WINDOWS, MacOS. LINUX

"AbiWord is a free software word processor. The name "AbiWord" (pronounced "Abby Word") is derived from the root of the Spanish word "abierto", meaning "open". It currently runs on Linux, Mac OS X (PowerPC), Microsoft Windows, ReactOS, BeOS (unsupported), AmigaOS 4.0 (through its Cygnix X11 engine), and other operating systems.

AbiWord was originally started by SourceGear Corporation as the first component of AbiSuite, as part of a plan to create a full Office Suite that would be free software. However, SourceGear gradually moved on to other business interests, and now the AbiWord project is run by a team of volunteer developers. AbiWord is part of GNOME Office, a collection of office applications with some degree of integration"[1].

Version 2.5.2 beta may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes. latest stable release is version 2.6.4.
1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbiWord

Download - http://www.abisource.com/