• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 11:05
CEST 17:05
KST 00:05
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Serral wins EWC 202537Tournament Spotlight: FEL Cracow 202510Power Rank - Esports World Cup 202580RSL Season 1 - Final Week9[ASL19] Finals Recap: Standing Tall15
Community News
LiuLi Cup - August 2025 Tournaments3[BSL 2025] H2 - Team Wars, Weeklies & SB Ladder9EWC 2025 - Replay Pack4Google Play ASL (Season 20) Announced53BSL Team Wars - Bonyth, Dewalt, Hawk & Sziky teams10
StarCraft 2
General
The GOAT ranking of GOAT rankings Interview with Chris "ChanmanV" Chan Serral wins EWC 2025 Tournament Spotlight: FEL Cracow 2025 Classic: "It's a thick wall to break through to become world champ"
Tourneys
Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament LiuLi Cup - August 2025 Tournaments Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond) TaeJa vs Creator Bo7 SC Evo Showmatch FEL Cracov 2025 (July 27) - $10,000 live event
Strategy
Custom Maps
External Content
Mutation # 484 Magnetic Pull Mutation #239 Bad Weather Mutation # 483 Kill Bot Wars Mutation # 482 Wheel of Misfortune
Brood War
General
Which top zerg/toss will fail in qualifiers? Google Play ASL (Season 20) Announced Nobody gona talk about this year crazy qualifiers? BW General Discussion Scmdraft 2 - 0.9.0 Preview
Tourneys
[ASL20] Online Qualifiers Day 2 [ASL20] Online Qualifiers Day 1 [Megathread] Daily Proleagues Small VOD Thread 2.0
Strategy
[G] Mineral Boosting Muta micro map competition Does 1 second matter in StarCraft? Simple Questions, Simple Answers
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread Beyond All Reason Total Annihilation Server - TAForever [MMORPG] Tree of Savior (Successor of Ragnarok)
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
9/11 Anniversary Possible Al Qaeda Attack on 9/11 US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine European Politico-economics QA Mega-thread
Fan Clubs
INnoVation Fan Club SKT1 Classic Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread [\m/] Heavy Metal Thread Movie Discussion! Korean Music Discussion
Sports
Formula 1 Discussion 2024 - 2025 Football Thread TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Gtx660 graphics card replacement Installation of Windows 10 suck at "just a moment" Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
TeamLiquid Team Shirt On Sale The Automated Ban List
Blogs
ASL S20 English Commentary…
namkraft
The Link Between Fitness and…
TrAiDoS
momentary artworks from des…
tankgirl
from making sc maps to makin…
Husyelt
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Socialism Anyone?
GreenHorizons
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 705 users

"free" programs people should know about - Page 6

Forum Index > General Forum
Post a Reply
Prev 1 4 5 6 7 8 12 Next All
Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17257 Posts
February 13 2009 23:05 GMT
#101
On February 14 2009 07:54 Realpenguin wrote:
X-Chat for Windows
Replaces: your IRC client
It's a really lightweight IRC client that offers quite a lot of customization.
http://silverex.info/news/



Tried X-Chat. It's not free any more. Starts bugging you for licence purchase after some time and won't launch.
Time is precious. Waste it wisely.
ghermination
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States2851 Posts
February 13 2009 23:25 GMT
#102
oh wow, you sure are cool. All that swearing doesn't make you sound "edgy" and "hip", it just makes you sound like an idiot. But i like the list, althought i'm surprised you didn't list Avast, its pretty much the standard for free antivirus. Also, PowerISO does quite a lot of good when it comes to iso's. I use it to play SC, because i'm too cheap to go buy a disc.
U Gotta Skate.
ahrara_
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Afghanistan1715 Posts
February 13 2009 23:32 GMT
#103
On February 14 2009 08:25 ghermination wrote:
oh wow, you sure are cool. All that swearing doesn't make you sound "edgy" and "hip", it just makes you sound like an idiot. But i like the list, althought i'm surprised you didn't list Avast, its pretty much the standard for free antivirus. Also, PowerISO does quite a lot of good when it comes to iso's. I use it to play SC, because i'm too cheap to go buy a disc.

why are you so angry?
in Afghanistan we have 20% literacy rate
white_box921
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
United Kingdom967 Posts
February 13 2009 23:56 GMT
#104
I know I can probably google it, but since here is a thread I might as well. Are there any program apart from winamp that can play .flac
Realpenguin
Profile Joined December 2006
8253 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-13 23:58:02
February 13 2009 23:57 GMT
#105
On February 14 2009 08:05 Manit0u wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 14 2009 07:54 Realpenguin wrote:
X-Chat for Windows
Replaces: your IRC client
It's a really lightweight IRC client that offers quite a lot of customization.
http://silverex.info/news/



Tried X-Chat. It's not free any more. Starts bugging you for licence purchase after some time and won't launch.

The version I posted is from another developer who took the source code of X-Chat and is publishing it for free.

It's legal because the official shareware version is still opensource and licensed under GPL.
<Wolfpox> i remember when MVP beat that one guy, and everyone was like 'whoa' except that penguin dude.
Centric
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States1989 Posts
February 14 2009 00:04 GMT
#106
So after reading through all of the Opera comments, I decided to switch. I'll try it for a couple days...if I like it I'll uninstall FF, if I don't, I'm going back.
Super serious.
Ecael
Profile Joined February 2008
United States6703 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 00:25:43
February 14 2009 00:19 GMT
#107
Eh, this really isn't the place for a browser fight, but I would like to bring up some issues with Opera. Personally I use both Opera and Firefox for difference purposes with Opera as my main browser though. As much as I like Opera and as good as the browser is empirically, its uses can be limited. I am not sure how many of us here use our PCs for financial management and all, but a lot of financial institutions have issues with Opera, which eventually results in you needing to use another browser anyway. At that, it isn't just an issue with online banking and all, the fact that Opera, as of now, is still low on market share means that larger [company] sites are less likely to have Opera support. An annoyance, not a huge one, but not one I'd like to see cited when people post back on this thread about how they can't do x or y because the company doesn't want to bother making sure its site is fully functional on Opera.

EDIT - To make this post have more relevance to the thread, I personally use Spyware Doctor via google pack for spyware. Adaware has been a bit annoying for me for some reason or another. Only briefly skimmed the thread though, so don't mind if others have mentioned it.

White_box921, pretty much everything can play flac. Probably just needs you to download an additional extension or something, but nothing a quick google can't solve. Assuming that you mean just a flac individual file anyway. Flac+Cue is a bit weirder, but the majority of the standard players should be able to handle it anyway. As of late I've been using a mix of Foobar (audio) and zoom/MPC (video).
meathook
Profile Joined December 2007
1289 Posts
February 14 2009 00:23 GMT
#108
On February 14 2009 07:54 Realpenguin wrote:
JKDefrag
Replaces: Windows defragger
It's fast, it's simple, and it can optimize your disk (by bringing files together, closer to the beginning of the disk). It's a great program, with a lot of commandline options that could fit anyone's needs.
http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/

X-Treme G Video Drivers (for Nvidia and ATI)
Replaces: official Nvidia and ATI drivers
Great for those who want the absolute best performance from their GPU. Performance won't soar like mad, but the benchmarks show some nice advantages over the official drivers. These are updated very often, so there's not much worry about missing out on any features from the official drivers.
http://www.tweakforce.com/

Hmm. Thanks! I will try these.

Deluge (BitTorent Client)
Replaces: your current BitTorrent client
I believe this is the most lightweight BT client out there. It's not bloated with features like Azureus/Vuze, and isn't completely naked like BitTornado. Try it out.
http://deluge-torrent.org/

Unsure, but isn't Halite the most lightweight torrent client(with features)?
An ugly planet. A bug planet.
Ecael
Profile Joined February 2008
United States6703 Posts
February 14 2009 00:28 GMT
#109
Torrent client discussion is arguably worse than Browser :p I'd stick using uTorrent myself.

Now to wait for random Chinese nationals busting in with BitComet being the best client evar (No offense, but the padding files annoys the heck out of me and has essentially no use to most foreign users)
Realpenguin
Profile Joined December 2006
8253 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 01:04:46
February 14 2009 00:59 GMT
#110
On February 14 2009 09:23 meathook wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 14 2009 07:54 Realpenguin wrote:
JKDefrag
Replaces: Windows defragger
It's fast, it's simple, and it can optimize your disk (by bringing files together, closer to the beginning of the disk). It's a great program, with a lot of commandline options that could fit anyone's needs.
http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/

X-Treme G Video Drivers (for Nvidia and ATI)
Replaces: official Nvidia and ATI drivers
Great for those who want the absolute best performance from their GPU. Performance won't soar like mad, but the benchmarks show some nice advantages over the official drivers. These are updated very often, so there's not much worry about missing out on any features from the official drivers.
http://www.tweakforce.com/

Hmm. Thanks! I will try these.

Show nested quote +
Deluge (BitTorent Client)
Replaces: your current BitTorrent client
I believe this is the most lightweight BT client out there. It's not bloated with features like Azureus/Vuze, and isn't completely naked like BitTornado. Try it out.
http://deluge-torrent.org/

Unsure, but isn't Halite the most lightweight torrent client(with features)?

Yeah, I just realized Deluge loaded python libraries and took up way more memory than even Azureus.

I replaced Deluge in my post with XBT. It's a really light program, only having features that most people would need configure. But I'll have to try that Halite client sometime.

Torrent clients are mostly preference. I personally prefer programs that use a minimal amount of memory, so XBT is my current favorite.
<Wolfpox> i remember when MVP beat that one guy, and everyone was like 'whoa' except that penguin dude.
Exteray
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States1094 Posts
February 14 2009 01:12 GMT
#111
On February 13 2009 15:55 guga31bb wrote:
vlc player is awesome


+1
nttea
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Sweden4353 Posts
February 14 2009 01:27 GMT
#112
well i can just say thanks! and fuck you, since you instulted me ALOT
ilovehnk
Profile Joined October 2008
475 Posts
February 14 2009 01:35 GMT
#113
i thought utorrent is the lightest ever....
Hikou Shinketsushuu
IzzyCraft
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
February 14 2009 02:26 GMT
#114
On February 14 2009 09:28 Ecael wrote:
Torrent client discussion is arguably worse than Browser :p I'd stick using uTorrent myself.

Now to wait for random Chinese nationals busting in with BitComet being the best client evar (No offense, but the padding files annoys the heck out of me and has essentially no use to most foreign users)

It's just as pointless for those who are like performance is more or less null from one client to another. It's all abotu how lightweight and easy to set up.
I have ass for brains so,
even when I shit I'm droping knowledge.
Ecael
Profile Joined February 2008
United States6703 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 03:29:28
February 14 2009 03:28 GMT
#115
On February 14 2009 11:26 IzzyCraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 14 2009 09:28 Ecael wrote:
Torrent client discussion is arguably worse than Browser :p I'd stick using uTorrent myself.

Now to wait for random Chinese nationals busting in with BitComet being the best client evar (No offense, but the padding files annoys the heck out of me and has essentially no use to most foreign users)

It's just as pointless for those who are like performance is more or less null from one client to another. It's all abotu how lightweight and easy to set up.

Yeah, and in that context it is even harder to distinguish than browsers. There aren't all that much you can stuff on torrent clients anyway, to the point that all that I personally could do would be to complain about ones with odd features like BitComet. The small amount of features makes the differences miniscule. I suppose it is nice to toss out a few alternatives to such clients, but the differences between the rest are really nothing to bicker over.
fusionsdf
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada15390 Posts
February 14 2009 03:33 GMT
#116
On February 13 2009 15:22 thedeadhaji wrote:
Paint.net - a free photoshop with basic functionality. 100x better than standard paint.

Notepad++ - say goodbye to regular shitty notepad. Has tabbed documents, word wrap, etc.

There's others like Slypheen and stuff but i dont actively use them so I cant really comment on them.


notepad++ kicks so much ass when it comes to programming

its amazing
SKT_Best: "I actually chose Protoss because it was so hard for me to defeat Protoss as a Terran. When I first started Brood War, my main race was Terran."
anch
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States5457 Posts
February 14 2009 03:55 GMT
#117
any video converter that converts raw .rmvb/.rm to .wmp?
I am looking for optimum quality with compressed file size.
The shits I have been using converts a 44min video into a 600mb .wmv
IzzyCraft
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
February 14 2009 04:14 GMT
#118
You can do it with virtual dub mod i believe but there is some small set up before that so just try to find the guide.
I have ass for brains so,
even when I shit I'm droping knowledge.
jodogohoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada2533 Posts
February 14 2009 04:21 GMT
#119
On February 13 2009 15:49 xmShake wrote:
IrfanView
Replaces: Windows Photo Viewer
Loads quickly, pretty much every image format supported, and the slideshow function works great.
I guess it also can play video files and shit but I only use it for pictures.
http://www.irfanview.com/

i definitely agree, irfanview is great
GHOSTCLAW
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States17042 Posts
February 14 2009 04:31 GMT
#120
On February 14 2009 13:21 jodogohoo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 13 2009 15:49 xmShake wrote:
IrfanView
Replaces: Windows Photo Viewer
Loads quickly, pretty much every image format supported, and the slideshow function works great.
I guess it also can play video files and shit but I only use it for pictures.
http://www.irfanview.com/

i definitely agree, irfanview is great

+1 on this as well, it works great depending on what you're trying to do

tweakui if you run windows xp is yet another one that is just amazing
PhotographerLiquipedia. Drop me a pm if you've got questions/need help.
Prev 1 4 5 6 7 8 12 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
14:00
Playoff - Day 2/2 - Final
Mihu vs FengziLIVE!
Dewalt vs BonythLIVE!
ZZZero.O203
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Hui .300
mcanning 102
ProTech51
SpeCial 49
MindelVK 42
ForJumy 32
StarCraft: Brood War
Calm 5975
Mini 1168
Horang2 977
Stork 874
EffOrt 637
Hyuk 486
ggaemo 459
firebathero 338
Mong 293
hero 271
[ Show more ]
Larva 214
ZZZero.O 203
Leta 123
Zeus 97
ToSsGirL 91
TY 85
Sea.KH 33
Sharp 15
Terrorterran 14
NaDa 4
Dota 2
Gorgc4636
qojqva3428
420jenkins380
XcaliburYe356
League of Legends
Reynor67
Counter-Strike
fl0m2402
tarik_tv1749
sgares153
ScreaM123
Heroes of the Storm
Liquid`Hasu445
Khaldor442
Other Games
B2W.Neo874
Happy322
mouzStarbuck203
ArmadaUGS115
Organizations
Other Games
BasetradeTV34
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 17 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Gemini_19 89
• Berry_CruncH86
• davetesta47
• Reevou 11
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• sooper7s
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
StarCraft: Brood War
• FirePhoenix9
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• WagamamaTV783
League of Legends
• Jankos1576
Upcoming Events
WardiTV European League
55m
ByuN vs ShoWTimE
HeRoMaRinE vs MaxPax
Wardi Open
19h 55m
OSC
1d 8h
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
3 days
The PondCast
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
4 days
RSL Revival
5 days
RSL Revival
5 days
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
5 days
[ Show More ]
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

ASL Season 20: Qualifier #1
FEL Cracow 2025
CC Div. A S7

Ongoing

Copa Latinoamericana 4
Jiahua Invitational
BSL 20 Non-Korean Championship
BSL 20 Team Wars
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 3
BSL 21 Qualifiers
ASL Season 20: Qualifier #2
HCC Europe
IEM Cologne 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025

Upcoming

ASL Season 20
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
BSL Season 21
RSL Revival: Season 2
Maestros of the Game
SEL Season 2 Championship
WardiTV Summer 2025
uThermal 2v2 Main Event
Thunderpick World Champ.
MESA Nomadic Masters Fall
CAC 2025
Roobet Cup 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.