Helpful Tools
These web sites I’ve found very useful and even career saving. :j
OpenOffice.Org
100% free of charge alternative to Microsoft Office with all the compatibility. I know, its hard to believe, but you really don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars to Microsoft for basic software that every computer should automaticaly come with.
CD Baby! (for musicians)
$35 up front and 5 copies of your album can get your music sold worldwide. Stay independant and have your music downloadable from iTunes, Napster and other big-name mp3 distributors. Your CD can be ordered from retail stores (may require UPC barcode, see next link). CD Baby provides you with a web site (cdbaby.com/yourname) where your albumn art is displayed, your music can be downloaded for a price and more. CD Baby feeds itself with only a 9% comission leaving you with 91%.
Simply Barcodes
$89 for a 100% legit, worldwide accepted, unique UPC barcode and complete ownership over it.
GarageGames®
The video game industry is no longer monopolized by the big boys with all the money. Find out how many independant game developers are making a living doing what they love.
Cyberduck®
The best ftp client for Mac OS X as far as I’m concerned. Not just because it’s free, but because if I didn’t know better I’d think Apple made it, it’s so good.
