Library-friendly technology: Links

Portable Applications

Firefox

• Add-Ons
  • Firefox Extensions
  • Firefox Themes
• Extensions to make Firefox work better
  • DragdeGo
  • Add to search bar
  • Resizable Textarea
  • Greasemonkey
    • userscripts.org
    • Amazon.com Super Saver Snooper - Highlights items on Amazon.com eligible for free shipping.
  • Stylish
    • userstyles.org
    • Ad Blocking Filterset - Blocks most ads on most websites.
• Extensions that add functionality
  • Zotero
  • Web Developer

Office Apps

• Open Office
  • Write=Word
  • Calc=Excel
  • Base=Access
  • Impress=PowerPoint
  • Draw=PageMaker
• AbiWord

Media Apps

• GIMP
• Media Player Classic / VLC / Billy

Web Tools

• Gaim
• FileZilla / WinSCP

Web based applications

Document and image creation

• PB Wiki
• Google Docs
• Skrbl Whiteboard collaboration tool

File sharing sites

• Flickr
• Scribd
• Slideshare
• YouTube / Vimeo (original content only)

Where to find portable applications

• PortableApps.com
• Source Forge