OpenOffice
Free, open source, cross-platform Office suite. Includes a word processor, a Powerpoint-likwe presenters, and many other of the same features as Microsoft Office. Written in Java, so it's slow, sometimes.Linux
Official website for Linux operating system distributions. If you're new to Linux, you might want to get Ubuntu Linux, as it's the most user-friendly distribution. Great alternative to Microsoft Windows, and it's totally free!CompizFusion (Linux Only)
A nice alternative to the Aero theme on Windows Vista. Fast, easy to use, and perfect for anyone who likes all the bells and whistles on their GUI.GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
If you like Photoshop, you'll love GIMP. GIMP has almost all of the features of Photoshop, as well as faster loading times. Whether you're editing images, or creating original artwork, GIMP is the free program you need.Avidemux
One of the best alternatives to ADbe Premire Pro. You can edit videos at the click of a mouse button.
Hopefully these programs help you.
