Developer Tools · 1985
GNU Emacs
An extensible free-software editor whose Emacs Lisp environment supports programming, writing, automation and a broad range of text-centered workflows.
Windows,Linux,macOS,Unix
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100 entries
Internet & Communication · 2008
Google Chrome
Google's web browser, introduced with a multiprocess design and the V8 JavaScript engine, closely connected to the open-source Chromium browser project.
Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iOS
Video & 3D · 1996
Houdini
A procedural 3D and visual-effects environment in which connected nodes describe how geometry, animation and simulations are created, modified and reused.
Windows,Linux,macOS
Operating Systems · 1987
IBM OS/2
A protected-mode PC operating system developed initially by IBM and Microsoft, later known for IBM's Workplace Shell desktop and business computing deployments.
IBM PC compatible
Internet & Communication · 1996
ICQ
An early consumer instant-messaging service recognized for contact lists, online presence and direct messages, originally developed by Mirabilis and later operated under several owners.
Windows,Linux,macOS,Android,iOS
Graphics & Design · 2003
Inkscape
A free, open-source vector graphics editor centered on SVG, with tools for drawing paths, shaping text, constructing diagrams and preparing scalable illustrations.
Windows,Linux,macOS
Developer Tools · 2001
IntelliJ IDEA
A development environment from JetBrains, originally focused on Java, that integrates language-aware editing, navigation, refactoring, debugging and project tools.
Windows,Linux,macOS
Internet & Communication · 1995
Internet Explorer
Microsoft's long-running web browser, distributed widely with Windows and influential in both the expansion of web access and the development of browser compatibility practices.
Windows
Video & 3D · 1990
LightWave 3D
A 3D modeling, animation and rendering system rooted in NewTek's Amiga Video Toaster, later developed as a standalone tool for television, film and visualization.
Windows,macOS
Operating Systems · 1991
Linux
An open-source Unix-like kernel used at the core of desktop distributions, servers and many other systems, developed through a large international contributor community.
Linux
Office & Productivity · 1983
Lotus 1-2-3
An integrated spreadsheet, charting and data-management application that became a defining business program for the IBM PC and compatible computers.
Windows,DOS
Internet & Communication · 1989
Lotus Notes
A collaborative desktop client combining messaging and personal information tools with replicated document databases and custom business applications, later developed alongside the Domino server.
Windows,Linux,macOS