In this time of economic belt-tightening why spend on expensive software when there are equivalent alternatives for free? Because of growing media attention on the subject, people are becoming increasingly aware of free software. But when searching for freeware on the Web, it's challenging to navigate the hodge-podge of links and separate the wheat from the chaff. That's where the Free Software For Dummies comes in. Software expert Mary Leete has found the best, highest quality free software programs. She shows readers where to get them, how to install them, what functionality they offer and, most importantly, how to use them effectively. Topics covered include Plunging into Free Software, Office Productivity, Internet and E-mail, Multimedia, Educational and Entertainment.
Part 1 : Plunging Into Free Software
Part 2 : Using Powerful, Free Office Software
Part 3 : Exploring the Internet-More Easily, More Securely, and
More Featurefully
Part 4 : Using Powerful, Free Multimedia Software
Part 5 : More Powerful, Free Software
Part 6 : The Part of Tens
- Appendix: Installing Programs Using K Package and
Installation Wizards