Free ICT Software

Buying ICT software is an expensive process and one that isn't always necessary. This page is a list of resources that are free to download and can support the work of homelessness organisations

Linux is a free operating system that has been developed under a general public licence which allows it to be downloaded and altered. Ubuntu Linux is a popular version of the operating system that works on desktop PCs, laptops and servers. It is free to download and to update. It is easy to use and compatible for most software applications.

Open Office is open source software offering word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database and presentations. It is consistent, easy to use and has the similar functionality to other office software.

Zone Alarm is a free firewall that helps to block hackers and intrusions into PCs. The software keeps viruses out that would slow down hardware performance and from spyware that takes passwords or account numbers.

Media Monkey organises digital music by searching all drives and scanning other music audio management software. It covers many of the popular and more obscure media formats. It also synchronizes with Ipods.

LogMeIn allows remote access to a computer connected to the internet. This means an office computer can be accessed from home or vice versa.