Penn State Software Downloads
Penn State Downloads is a list of internet software available for Penn State faculty, staff, and students
Free Software alternatives
The following list contains free, open source resources that can be used instead of the more traditional fee-based software.
PHOTOSHOP
- Paint.NET is an image editor with "tools to crop, rotate, and resize images, adjust colors, and create collages."
- The GIMP is an "image editing tool...paint and drawing tool, a photo retoucher, and a batch processing and conversion tool all in one."
ILLUSTRATOR/CorelDraw
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor and drawing tool.
ACROBAT
PrimoPDF is a "free tool that converts all kinds of files into PDFs that you can open, edit, and manage."
INDESIGN
Scribus is a free desktop publisher.
Edu-Tools
Edu-Tools is a useful site for comparing course management systems.