Websites that offer free, open-source software (even usable in commercial environments) for Windows users:
LoopList - a wiki based list of free open source software for Windows, to ease your migration to Linux, since the programs are typically also available for Linux.
PortableApps - a website dedicated to OpenSource programs that can be run on Windows from portable media such as an USB stick, without need to install them on the computer
Free, but good Windows programs - Valentinos overview of good, but free Windows software, commercially usable
The OSSwin Project - the most comprehensive list of free and open source software for Windows on the net
The Open Clip Art Library - a collection of freely usable clip arts, currently more than 6,900
GooglePack - a free software package bundled by Google, with its own installer and update function, for Windows. Contains all necessary programs you need on a Windows system except of OpenOffice.
Explorer Destroyer - earn 1$ from Google (SIC!) for make people switching to Firefox from the unsecure Internet Explorer
Kill Bills Browser - a website dediceated to anger Bill, by simply giving you some reasons to switch away from MS Internet Explorer (partly ironic)
Websites for curious people:
Netcraft - reveals operating system and server software used for any web address
Port-Scan.de - offers you free remote security checks. Works only for the site you are coming from. Very useful though.
Whois-database query - allows you to find out who is behind a certain Internet adress (IP) such as 84.56.32.158
FileMirrors - a website that finds download sites for files, very useful if you search a mirror for very large files such as game updates
The German phone directory for 0180x numbers (premium price service phone numbers) - gives you the real (local) phone number behind that service number, saving you the additional service charge
Websites for Linux beginners:
Getting started - an overview on Linux
Common Linux Questions and Misconceptions - suited for the absolute computer / Linux beginner
Choosing the right Linux distribution
Linux Beginner’s shakedown guide - a little bit technical, not for absolute beginners
Advanced Bash Scripting Guide - for those who want to digg a little bit deeper into the possibilities of the command line
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