100 free softwares

Web Development

1. Notepad2
   Similar to Notepad that comes free with Windows, this Notepad2 follows the principle of small, simple, fast text editor with a number of additional functions like syntax highlighting for common language like HTML.
   http://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html
2. NoteTab
   When you want to step up a bit higher than the usual Notepad but don’t want the bells and whistle of the complete development programme, enter the NoteTab. Move quickly around large files with a tabbed interface, and format your text. Write with the font of your choice, fixed width or proportional.
   http://www.fookes.com/notetab/index.php
3. PHP Designer
   Now, you are ready for a full-fledged development programme, but don’t want to spend a boom on it. Get PHPDesigner. Features such as XML support, customizable syntax schemes, and autobracketing may sound expensive, but PHP Designer delivers them all and a whole lot more without requiring you to dip into your savings.
   http://www.mpsoftware.dk/
4. NVU
   If you are not into coding, and just want to get your HTML pages done, use NVU. It is simpler than Microsoft Frontpage or Macromedia Dreamweaver, and create cleaner code.
   http://www.nvu.com/download.html
5. Ferant DHTML Studio Lite
   I want to use popups to present material on my site, but many viewers would not see it, because they use popup killers. Is any alternative to popups? Use DHTML window. A dragable layer that can be used like a popup, but it is user friendly, powerful, immune from popup killers. Ferant DHTML Studio Lite helps you do that without having to learn HTML, CSS, and Javascripts.
   http://www.ferant.com/
6. Apache HTTP Server
   Apache has been the most popular web server on the Internet since April 1996. The November 2005 Netcraft Web Server Survey found that more than 70% of the web sites on the Internet are using Apache, thus making it more widely used than all other web servers combined.
   http://httpd.apache.org/
7. PHP Windows Binaries
   PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.
   http://www.php.net/downloads.php
8. Abyss Web Server X1
   If you just need a personal web server for learning or testing your codes, use Abyss Web Server. Abyss Web Server X1 is a free, personal Web server. Despite its small footprint, it supports CGI scripts, FastCGI, ISAPI extensions, ASP.NET, server-side includes (SSI), download resuming, caching negotiation, logging, custom error pages, password protection, IP address control, aliases, custom MIME types, index files, custom directory listings, anti-leeching, and bandwidth throttling.
   http://www.aprelium.com/downloads/
9. MySQL
   MySQL Community Edition is the freely downloadable version of the world’s most popular open source database. It is supported by a huge and active community of open source developers and enthusiasts. Use MySQL database to complement the Apache server.
   http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/
10. phpMyAdmin
    phpMyadmin is free, browser-based administration tool for managing your MySQL database, written in PHP.
    http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php
11. WordPress
    WordPress is a free blogging software which offer powerful publishing capability, thus you can concentrate on your contents, and not worrying about the platform. WordPress is php based, so you need a server capable of running php.
    http://wordpress.org/
12. phpBB
    phpBB is a very highly customizable free and open source bulletin board package. It is not the best looking forum software, but the active community is very helpful.
    http://www.phpbb.com/
13. Drupal
    Drupal is an open source content management platform. Equipped with a powerful blend of features, Drupal can support a variety of websites ranging from personal weblogs to large community-driven websites.
    http://drupal.org/
14. osCommerce
    osCommerce is the leading Open Source online shop e-commerce solution that is available for free under the GNU General Public License. It features a rich set of out-of-the-box online shopping cart functionality that allows store owners to setup, run, and maintain their online stores with minimum effort and with no costs, license fees, or limitations involved.
    http://www.oscommerce.com/
15. Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition
    An environment for dynamic Web development, geared towards ASP.Net. Visually design your Web applications and database.
    http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vwd/