First Look at Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx Beta (All Platforms) You want change? Ubuntu 10.04, the next long-term release of the free operating system, is full of change. Window buttons are on the left, default apps are replaced, the theme is new, and many more upgrades are worth exploring.
ZeuApp Downloads 82 Awesome Open Source Apps (Windows) If you're setting up a new system or helping a friend to see how much great free and open source software exists, ZeuAPP is a portable installation tool for nearly a hundred applications.
Incredible StartPage Customizes Google Chrome's New Tab Page (Chrome) Google Chrome extension Incredible StartPage changes the start page to a three-panel view of your your favorite bookmarks, closed tabs, customizable color schemes, and a place to quickly add notes and send them to Gmail.
MakeMKV Rips DVDs and Blu-Rays with Just Two Clicks (Windows/Mac/Linux) It's still slim pickings when it comes to finding a good freeware application for ripping Blu-Ray discs, but ripping and converting tool MakeMKV is free for as long as it's in beta-and it's undoubtedly the simplest ripper around.
AVG Rescue CD Cleans Your Infected Windows PC (Windows) There's any number of great antivirus tools that help protect your PC from viruses, but what about when you encounter an already-infected PC? Your best bet is a boot CD, and the free AVG Rescue CD cleans viruses easily.
DVDStyler Burns Virtually Any Video to DVD (Windows/Linux) Burning any old video file to a playable DVD is a bit of a hassle. We've always liked using DVD Flick for tackling the task, but DVDStyler is another great option with a bit more focus on nice menus.
Scott's Gmail Alert 4.0 Only Notifies You When You Want It To, Is Great (Windows) Scott's Gmail Alert 4.0 is a feature-packed Google Calendar and Gmail notification tool, offering great looks and a wide array of customizable options, including the ability to only schedule notifications only during pre-defined times. Distractions begone!
ThickButtons Predicts and Enlarges Letters for Better Android Typing (Android) One of Android's biggest weaknesses, at least compared to the iPhone, is its on-screen keyboard. ThickButtons tries to improve Android's typing experience by guessing what words you might be typing and enlarging the next letter you'll type, and it (mostly) succeeds.
Google Voice Updates with Near-Instant SMS Notification on Android (Android) Google Voice users get free SMS, and dictated voicemails, but they haven't always been a selling point because they could arrive up to 15 minutes late. The latest Google Voice for Android update delivers SMS and voicemail notifications within seconds.
