First up, a list of free and open source software alternatives to the standard software installed on IST computers. Following that is information for purchasing software.
Free and Open Source
Microsoft Office Suite/Word Processing
OpenOffice.org 3 (word processor, spreadsheet, graphics, database access) and more meets all requirements for an office software package. Read more… Download Page
Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor (or more precisely, a rich text editor), designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Download Page
AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks. Read more… Download Page
Graphics/Photo
Gimp is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Read more… Download Page
Image Tricks is a freeware application for editing your photos and images using Mac OS X Core Image filters and Quartz Compositions that unimaginably transform your photos. Read more… Download Page
Antivirus Software
Avast is free antivirus software for Mac OS X. Direct download: http://public.avast.com/dev/mac-beta1/avast.dmg
For Purchase
Graphics/Photo
Acorn is the image editor for humans. With 50+ new features and refinements, you will make beautiful images in Acorn. Read more… Download Page
Stores
Solution Keys is our official provider of Mac hardware and software. Get discounted price at http://laptop.solutionkeys.com/.
Download Mac software and get instant gratification at The Mac Software Store.
