Free Windows Software Alternatives

Guest article by Jason from Third Error . Microsoft Windows bundles a number of software applications in order to provide a basic experience, such as Internet Explorer, Wordpad, and others. In this article, we’ll be listing replacements for basic Windows software and utilities. If you have a suggestion, feel free to list it in the comments. Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox - a fast, open source, secure, and extendable browser from Mozilla. Offers a number of features over Internet Explorer, including Smart Location Bar, Places Manager, and a rich database of extensions. Opera - Feature-rich browser. Includes email client, BitTorrent downloads, Speed Dial (page with quick access to favorite websites), and mouse gestures. Safari - Ported from Mac OSX, Apple brings Safari to Windows. Features private browsing and other enhancements. Wordpad OpenOffice - a Java based office suite with features that rival the commercial Microsoft Office, and is compatible with ...