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| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_%28protocol%29 BitTorrent]: one of the most common protocols for transferring large files using peer-to-peer technology. | ||
== Operating system == | == Operating system == | ||
| + | * [http://pim.kde.org/akonadi/ Akonadi]: the extensible cross-desktop storage service for personal information mangers data. | ||
== GUI == | == GUI == | ||
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| + | == Writing == | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metafont Metafont]: the only way to make entire new font families by just changing less than 62 parameters.<ref>http://identi.ca/notice/48171854</ref> | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 22:41, 4 September 2010
Here is a list of software-related innovations done in an environment of free software whether by companies, communities or non-profits.
Contents
Graphics
Multimedia
Programming
Hardware integration
Networking
- BitTorrent: one of the most common protocols for transferring large files using peer-to-peer technology.
Operating system
- Akonadi: the extensible cross-desktop storage service for personal information mangers data.
GUI
Writing
- Metafont: the only way to make entire new font families by just changing less than 62 parameters.[1]
