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Best Free Alternatives to Commercial Software by Nick Mokey


Sometimes, you just have to cheap out. Whether it’s picking up six-pack of Shasta at the grocery store rather than Coke, a packet of generic acetaminophen at the drug store rather than Tylenol, or a Kia Amanti instead of a Mercedes E-Class, the option to go with “close enough” is everywhere. Do it right, and you’ll save a bundle while never noticing the difference. Do it wrong, and you’ll curse the purchase every day for the next 10 years as you cling to your pleather steering wheel wondering how a seductive pair of headlights tricked you into thinking you were buying a German luxury sedan.

Instead of Adobe Photoshop, use GIMP

GIMP

Instead of Microsoft Office, use OpenOffice

OpenOffice

Instead of Nero, use ImgBurn

ImgBurn

Instead of Microsoft Outlook, use Mozilla Thunderbird

Mozilla Thunderbird