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"MathPad is a general purpose graphing scientific calculator for the Macintosh. It uses text worksheets rather than simulating buttons on a hand held calculator. This live scratchpad interface allows you to see and edit your entire calculation. Formulas can be entered directly and different values can be plugged in for easy "what if" calculating."

MathGV(tm) is a mathematical function graphing software program for Windows XP, 2003 and Vista. It can plot 2 dimensional, parametric, polar, and 3 dimension functions. MathGV contains no spyware, adware or similar problematic features.

"GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages"

Splashup, formerly Fauxto, is a powerful editing tool and photo manager. With the features professionals use and novices want, it's easy to use, works in real-time and allows you to edit many images at once. Splashup runs in all browsers, integrates seamlessly with top photo-sharing sites, and even has its own file format so you can save your work in progress.

"Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists."

Different from a screen reader, the WeMedia Talking Browser becomes the actual browser through which anyone can surf the Net. Complete with large buttons and keystroke commands for easy navigation, the browser 'speaks' the text you select within the browser.

Retrieves HTML pages including all links to graphics, sound, video etc. Retrieved sites look just as they would on the web. Scripts still run correctly. Links are converted to point to the files on your own disk. (Links to files you selected not to download are left pointing to the internet so you can go back online to follow links to other pages and sites.)

MiniCAD. VectorWorks is the easiest, most cost-effective way to design. It has everything you need for precision 2D drafting, powerful 3D modeling and sophisticated client presentations. Plus, it has a built-in Database and Spreadsheet to track costs and materials, and flexible scripting language to automate routine drafting tasks. Best of all VectorWorks is priced within the means of even the smallest design firm.

Swiss PDB Viewer is a free program to display, analyze and manipulate PDB protein structures. Next to features such as protein superimposition, H-bond detection, amino acid mutation etc., the protein is tightly linked to Swiss- Model, an automated homology modeling server running at the Geneva Biomedical Research Center. This allows for threading a protein primary sequence to a 3D template and analyzing homology. The displaying options of the program include spacefill, ball & stick, stick and ribbon representations, all of which can be applied simultaneously within one structure model.

This spell checker is free to evaluate & features a 75,000 word English dictionary, comprised of both American and British variants. It includes a customizable user dictionary that can contain up to 32,000 user-defined words.