2 useful open source tools for windows

People think that working with open source is usually for computer addicts who dont want anything simpler in their life. There is definitely a feeling that open source is difficult to follow and is not for everyone. Well, this article is going to prove it wrong by mentioning 5 usefull open source tools for windows other than openoffice or firefox which you already know about. 
Anyone having basic knowledge of computers can use these.

1. Rainmeter.

Rainmeter displays customizable skins, like memory and battery power, RSS feeds and weather forecasts, right on your desktop. Many skins are even functional: they can record your notes and to-do lists, launch your favorite applications, and control your media player - all in a clean, unobtrusive interface that you can rearrange and customize to your liking. Rainmeter is at once an application and a toolkit. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity.

Rainmeter is open source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 license.

download http://rainmeter.net

2. GNU CASH

GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.

Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GnuCash allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive to use as a checkbook register, it is based on professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate reports.

Featured Highlights: 

Double-Entry Accounting

Stock/Bond/Mutual Fund Accounts

Small-Business Accounting

Reports, Graphs

QIF/OFX/HBCI Import, Transaction Matching

Scheduled Transactions

Financial Calculations

download http://www.gnucash.org/

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