With hundreds of softwares and programs available out there, which ones are the most popular and possibly most useful? Your answer would surely depend on your particular needs and specific background. For instance, artists need graphic softwares more than computing programs. Similarly, those in research would find good use for database programs that make data collection and retrieval much easier.
But which softwares take the top spots in the list? Open Source Alternative gives a list of the Top 10 Open Source programs and Top 10 Commercial softwares.
Top 10 Open Source
1. OpenOffice Draw
2. Dia
3. Gimpshop
4. Partition Image
5. Paint.NET
6. InfraRecorder
7. Ghost for Unix (G4U)
8. Kivio
9. Quanta Plus
10. Avidemux
Top 10 Commercial
1. Photoshop
2. Visio
3. Norton Ghost
4. Nero Burning Rom
5. AutoCAD
6. Dreamweaver
7. Illustrator
8. Final Cut Pro
9. Publisher
10. Premiere Pro
Photo credits: Gary McCord