Kuriyaki/All Software, Programming and Development Resources

Excerpt from DistroWatch:

“Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions. Perhaps most importantly, this is one project where the developers and users are in constant interaction, resulting in dramatic, user-driven improvements with every new release.”

Why is LinuxMint a good alternative?

Where can I get LinuxMint?

Get LinuxMint here.

Is it free?

Of course! Pretty soon I’ll probably right a tutorial on how to install and remove such distros.

Linux running in Windows?

Believe it or not. If you want to avoid making a partition and installing Ubuntu and making a dual boot, here is your alternative. Instead, download andLinux and simply run your Windows and Linux programs side by side!

Where is andLinux?

andLinux is here.

What if I need extra help?

A GREAT article to read on how to set this up is here.

Does this cost anything?

Absolutely not! Donations are welcome though.

Play a flash game similar to Final Fantasy Tactics online!

Need a strategy game to play with friends but online? Try Tactics 100 LIVE! It has similar characteristics to Final Fantasy Tactics on the PSX. It isn’t as deep but heck, it provides some fun! Create your own army and challange people online or even friends!

Play here.

No Codecs Found!?

Can’t play your media since the laptop/computer you purchased doesn’t come with the right codecs? Only solution given was to purchase some codecs?

Don’t worry. You may download the K-Lite Codec Pack which will let play about 99% of all media downloaded from the internet as well as DVDs with Windows Media Player and more.

Download the Codecs here.

Free? Good?

Software for free is good? Many people think by a software being free it must be of low quality and are stressed out by trying to find out cheap solutions. Well, think again! Some of this software may be the best on the net since most of these programs such as Winamp are community based. In other words, many of its updated features are from popular demand from the users!

In the following page I posted many essential computer programs that are the equivalent to expensive software on the net! I’m going to make a detailed list of all the following:

What would I post?

Computer Programs

Anti-Virus Protection for Free

This anti-virus is easy to use, and compact. In other words, it doesn’t use up heavy resources as Norton AntiVirus, or those other pesky antivirus that bog down your system. It automatically updates its database whenever you log on to the internet so you are always protected. Highly recommended.

Abilitity to save anything as a PDF

Like everything else on my site, completely free. Once installed, creates a printer which will convert any document into a PDF.

Image Viewer that is small fast and compact

Hate to wait for your image viewing software to load up even for small images? Irfan View is your choice! Ultra compact makes viewing pictures a breeze on your computer.

Features:

View/Edit Images
Crop
View as Slideshows
View list of features here.

Download

here.

PDF files can be opened with Foxit Reader in a breeze

Want a program that opens quick and allows you to view PDF files? Foxit Reader is your choice!

Learn more of its features here.

Size: ~3mb
Where? Here

Microsoft Office Free Alternative

Want a free alternative for Microsoft Office? Open Office comes with the same programs offering the same functionality.

Writer: Word Processor (Save as PDF!)
Impress: Tool for multimedia presentations
Math: Create equations and formulas for your documents
Draw: Form a sketch, graph, and more for your applications
Calc: Spreadsheet program
Base: Manage, Create, and edit Databases

Provides same functionality as Microsoft Office, yet for free!

Your best choice. Most linux machines come with Open Office preinstalled so you can open document files, power point presentations, spreadsheets and more. Highly recommended. I have a copy on my computer.