Development Tools
SourceForge is an excellent site with which to manage your projects, especially
if your development team is distributed widely.
Microsoft Visual Studio Express Editions
Say what you will, but Microsoft does occasionally do something nice. If you've used
the Professional versions of Visual Studio, but can't afford to buy a personal license,
the Express Editions may be the way to go. Featuring a smaller feature set within
the same IDE found in the paid versions, you can't go wrong with free...
IntelliJ IDEA: The Most Intelligent Java IDE
For Java developers looking for a good Swing and AWT form designer, I present IntelliJ.
It features an IDE that rivals Visual Studio in functionality and customization.
PHP Designer 2007 - Personal 5.0.2
I've used a few different tools for PHP development, but so far PHP Designer, from
MPSOFTWARE, has been my hands-down favorite. Pick up the personal version of the 2007
edition for free if you are working on personal projects, or for a relatively small price you
can buy a perpetual license for the 2008 editon.
TortoiseCVS: Enjoyable Version Control
Say the words "code versioning" in any programming group meeting, and you'll see
more than a few winces. TortoiseCVS can turn those frowns upside down...
Why pay for an expensive office suite when you can get a robust productivity suite for free?
I dunno, but people do it anyway. Use OpenOffice.org, silly.
Active@ ISO Burner (Freeware)
Active@ ISO Burner is a freeware application that will allow you to burn an ISO image file
to CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DL DVD+RW, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
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