Compilation Sites

For a detailed list of all free software in various fields, see the following sites. The Our Picks section of this site lists the most relevant and promising free software in the field of education and school boards.

Apache Software Foundation
- Resources on all Apache projects (16): HTTP server, Avalon framework for Java, XML publishing framework, solutions for databases, Jakarta and its multiple projects (solutions for Java platform), e-mail application, etc.
bsd.org
- Various resources for users of BSD (Berkeley Software Design version of UNIX) operating systems.
BSD software, documentation, resources, news …
- Small collection of free software (about 55) classified by categories: Archivers, Audio-Sound, Chat, Clustering, Communication, Development, Electronics, Mail, Networking, Programming, Publishing, Security, Servers, Shells, Spreadsheets, Viewers, Web Browsers.
Education.free
- Educational software classified by categories (about 200 software listed – French site): Astronomy, Automatism, Biology, Chemistry, Dao / cfao, Drawing, Primary school, Economy, Electronics, French, Geosciences, Hydraulics, Computer science, Languages, Mathematics, Mechanics, Music, Work organization, Tools, Physics, Social.
National education and Linux – denis.guiot.free.fr
- Educational software ( about 100 ) classified by categories in the Educational resources section: Help and support, Astronomy, Office automation, Chemistry, French, History – Geography, Computer science, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Undergraduate, Life sciences and Earth, Technology.
Framasoft
- Free software directory ( over 300 ) maintained by a team of teachers. A free software directory is also available. The site proposes to “start from Windows to … discover the free” (literally and figuratively).
- The following pages are particularly interesting:
  1. Free software for Windows and Linux (English, French, etc.)
    http://www.framasoft.net/rubrique260.html
  2. Free software in French version (not necessarily with a Linux version)
    http://www.framasoft.net/rubrique259.html
  3. All free software under Windows (regardless of language and regardless of whether there is a Linux version)
    http://www.framasoft.net/rubrique258.html
Free Software Directory – FSF
- Free software catalog ( over 2000 ) classified by categories: Accessibility, Audio, Business and Productivity, Database, Design and Manufacturing, E-commerce, Education , Email, Games, Graphics, GUI, Hobbies, Live Communications, Localization, Miscellaneous, Network Applications, Printing, Science, Security, Software development, Software Libraries, System administration, Telephony, Text creation and manipulation, Video, Web Authoring.
Freshmeat
- Compilation of free software. Several categories. More than 28,000 projects identified. Keyword research. Browse by category and alphabetically, by popularity, etc.
GNUWin
- GNUWin is a compilation of free software for Windows . You will find three types of functionality there: Software, articles, online help and explanations of GNUWin.
IDEALX – Open Source Software Guide
- List of the most used free software, the most representative or the most promising of each of the following categories: Applications, Office, Development, Infrastructure, Security. Synthetic and easy to consult.
Linux and Pedagogy – Free software for education – Intro
- Debian Education Distribution
- List of educational software classified by categories: Astronomy, Electronics and technology, Geosciences, Languages, Edutainment software, for the youngest, Mathematics, Music, Physics – Chemistry – Biology.
- List of office software classified by categories: Office software, Internet software.
- List of graphics software classified by categories: Software integrated in the Debian Education distribution, Software for video in Linux.
LinuxForKids
- Educational and fun software ( around 60 ). This site aims to promote, among parents and teachers, Linux as an educational and recreational platform for children under 10 years old. The quality of the software is evaluated and quantified. The software is grouped into 7 categories: Mathematics, Spelling, Language, Arcade games, Strategy games, Artistic games, Science.
Linuxshop.ru – Table of equivalents for Windows
- This page identifies free software equivalent to Windows software.
North Carolina State University – An Annotated Compendium of Open Source and Related Resources
- List of annotated links on free software. The following categories exist: Vendors and sources, Linux-Linux / 390-Unix, Other operating systems, Books, Applications, Middleware, Hardware, Web-related software, Educational content, Tutorials, Discussion, License.
Oasis (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
- OASIS is a global non-profit consortium dedicated to the development, convergence and adoption of standards in e-business.
Organization for Free Software in Education and Teaching (OFSET) – FREEDUC Catalog
- Catalog of free software for schools ( around 150 ), classified according to the following categories: Audio, Biology, Chemistry, Documentation, Geography, History, Games, Second language, Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Technology, Others.
- See also the educational software CD offered by Freeduc.
Profetic
- An initiative of Quebec academics, the site is intended to be a space for dissemination and sharing that aims to support educational renewal and the integration of ICTs in universities . The site is a place of communication, reflection and debate, open to all points of view, approaches and trends.
RichTech- Seul / Edu Educational Application Index
- List of free educational software (more than 600) and classified according to the following categories: Administration, Astronomy, Library, Typing, Tutorial, Social studies, Geography, Graphics, Intranet, Quiz, Educational games, Languages, Reading, Mathematics, Multimedia , Music, Presentation, Programming, Research, Religion, Science, Utilities, Others.
Savannah
- Central point for the development, distribution and maintenance of GNU software (over 200). Non-GNU software is also listed (more than 1400). Keyword research available.
Schoolforge
- Various resources on free software in elementary and secondary schools. Schoolforge’s mission is to unite organizations that advocate, use and develop open resources for schools.
Schoolforge News-Journal
- Educational software
SCIPRE – Center for IT resources and the network of the University of Paris
- Collection of free software classified by category
Gnome official site – “Tasks | get more software” section
- More than 350 projects identified. List by category, search by keywords.
Solucorp
- Site whose goal is to make Linux easier to use. Among other things, it offers a migration kit from NT to Linux and the possibility of operating several independent Linux servers on the same PC (Virtual private servers).
SourceForge.net
- SourceForge.net is one of the largest free software development sites as well as a repository of code and applications. SourceForge.net provides free services to free software developers.
SunSource.Net
- Site dedicated to Sun’s involvement in free and open source software projects. For example: Ant, Gnome, Mozilla, Tomcat.
Unesco Free Software Portal
- This site contains an annotated inventory of software in several categories: Communication, Course Creation Tools, Development Tools, Library Management, Operating Systems, Tools to Increase Productivity, Science and Education , Virtual Laboratories.
Thot – E-training platforms, e-learning platforms
- Site that lists more than 200 e-training and e-learning platforms . The site lists proprietary solutions, but also free solutions ( around 30 ).
Thot – Directory of free and open source solutions
- Educational software (in French)
W3C – Open Source Software
- List of free software developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)