Free Software For SOHO Needs

I've compiled a list of links to places offering free decent software.  The intent is to actually have legitimate and free applications to use for one's small or home office/personal needs.  I really like free, and the challenge here is to find enough software to have a decent computer setup that doesn't cost a cent to very little investment.  Some of these can be a very hefty download, but if you have a way that's quick, or don't mind the wait, then it'll be worth it.

Office-type Suites

OpenOffice.org  an open source ongoing project.

Easy Office Freeware from e-Press All you could ever need in a free office suite, and compatible with MS Office, too.

ThinkFree Office - a Microsoft compatible suite of office applications

StarOffice productivity suite includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. It also has support for AutoPilot Web page design software, 3D graphics, diagrams, HTML editing, and calendar, newsgroup, browser, email and scheduler, photo editing, and other applications

Software602.com has 602 Pro PC Suite - This suite is composed of four full-featured applications: a word processor, spreadsheet, graphics editor and digital photo organizer.

Image Editing/;Viewing/Cataloging

IrfanView

Audio Production

(Audio Mixer) ProTools from DigiDesign Pro Tools FREE offers up to 8 tracks of audio and 48 tracks of MIDI, real-time plug-ins, and many of the same editing and mixing features the pros use.

Cubasis InWired Virtual studio, virtual instruments. From inspiration to CD, on your computer or via the Web. Transform your computer into a complete recording studio.
 

Video Production

MovieXOne - This has never been known before - video production for free. MovieXone is a complete software for video production including tools for editing and animation, audio so that you can produce more than silent movies and a titler. Suitable transitions and great effects are also included.

3D Graphics

Discreet - has gMax, a 3D creation CAD-like program.

Operating Systems

Linux - Linux is the core operating system, or kernel, that is needed to run the computer and installed applications.  There are many operating systems available that run within the Linux kernel, some are free and some are commercial, so be sure to read the details.  One such free one is called Debian.

Linux Kernel Archives

Solaris Operating SYstem