Free Resources for K-5 Educators - - let's make a splash!
Below are some screenshots of the most popular Open Source Software around. Librarians should have the Install CD if you require one (Links to the application's Web site are hot - they can be downloaded from there)
Celestia - Real-time 3D space simulation.
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program - a Photoshop substitute is a raster graphics editor for digital graphics and photographs.
Inkscape is a (SVG) vector graphics editor (No jagged curves) - Version 0.46 supports PDF editing (!!!)
Jashaka - Open Source Realtime Media Playback and Visual Effects System.
Open Office - Compatible with all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and Access)
Scribus - Open Source professional page layout program.
Stellarium - Open Source planetarium for your computer.
Tuxpaint - Interactive paint program for children.
VLC - Media Player and streaming server.