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PGG - Categories of Free Software

PGG Free Software Directory

A quick explanation of the categories on offer

FYI Finds

Not software per say, more information ranging from cool sites to awesome free services on the net to interesting blogs...etc...

Most of these will but have a link to a site and a brief explanation of the find.

Browsers and Browser Plugins

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A web browser is a computer software that enables computer users to view and interact with information such as images, text and videos displayed on a website which is accessible via the internet or a local area network.

A browser plugin is an add-on to your current browser to enhance functionality.

Multimedia and Optical Software

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The term multimedia describes a number of diverse technologies that allow visual and audio media to be combined in new ways for the purpose of communicating it to a specific audience.

Optical media refers to discs that are read by a laser. This includes CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, and all the variations of the two formats -- CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, Blu-ray, and many others.

File Optimisation and Office Software

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Optimisation software are intended to enhance the functionality of your current solution.

Office software refers to the software you use on a daily basis to complete office functions. These tools replace your current solution and try and enhance your productivity.

Remote FTP and Online storage applications

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FTP - An application program that uses TCP/IP protocol to allow you to move files from a distant computer to a local computer using a network like the Internet.

Online storage allows for files to be saved in a location on the internet thus a backup and accessible from any PC.

Security Tools

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Tools that help you protect your PC from virusses, spyware, adware....etc...