Software I use

Inspired by Alex Bosworth’s list of software he use, here’s mine. I will try to keep this updated as it evolves.

• Windows XP: Runs on my laptops, still required for some software for work.
• Ubuntu: Runs on home server. Would like to use it for the laptop as soon as possible
• Firefox: browser supreme
• Microsoft Office: for work related documents
• OpenOffice: for personal documents (in ODF format)
• PSPad: text editor of choice.
• Subversion: used for storing and versioning all types of files
• Eclipse: Used for all types of Java development. I use it with some plugins. Subclipse: Subversion client, Quantum DB: database administration tool, Mavenide: Used mainly to sync Maven with the Eclipse project.
• µTorrent: excellent BitTorrent client
• foobar2000: lean MP3 player
• GTalk and Trillian: IM clients, still not sure if these are really the best options
• VMWare: for testing and development on other platforms
• Password Safe: for storing all types of passwords in a safe way
• Putty: for SSH access to servers everywhere
• WinSCP: for moving files to remote servers
• wikidpad: for taking notes
• Baretail: excellent GUI tail

Online services

• Bloglines: for reading feeds
• GMail: for all personal email
• del.icio.us: for storing hundreds of bookmarks
• pbwiki: wiki for personal notes for the family