Top 20 most popular Open Source programs in 2006

clipped from www.carolsvault.com 7-Zip - file compression - replacement for WinZip or WinRar Abiword - create word documents - Replacement for MS Word Audacity - sound editing and effects Blender 3D - 3D modeling and animation ClamWin - antivirus and antispyware scanner Eraser - erases your data securely FileZilla - ftp client Firefox - browser Gaim - instant messenger Ganttproject - scheduling , resource management, calendaring Gimp - GimpShop - image manipulation - Replacement for Adobe Photoshop Media Portal - media center NVU - html editor OpenOffice.org - office suite - alternative if you can’t afford Microsoft Office PDFCreator - create pdf files RSSOwl - rss reader TaskSwitchXP - advanced task management utility Thunderbird - e-mail client VLC Media Player - media player WebHTTrack - web site copier