Top 10 Applications in October


ZDNet Australia's Top 10s are not ranked by our editors, but rather the lists are automatically generated based on site traffic. So the products you see here are the ones generating the most interest and page views by you, our savvy readers.


  1. Apple iTunes 9

    Apple iTunes 9

    iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

    Tags: itunes, 9, apple

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  2. Collaboration: Lotus Notes/Domino 7 vs SharePoint Portal Server 2003

    Collaboration: Lotus Notes/Domino 7 vs SharePoint Portal Server 2003

    The market for collaborative applications has grown significantly with the introduction of Web-based solutions for gathering and sharing information within organisations. In this review, we look at two of the most popular commercial collaborative platforms.

    Tags: e-mail, sharepoint, portal, collaboration, david mcamis, lotus notes, european union, domino

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  3. OpenOffice.org 2.4.0

    OpenOffice.org 2.4.0

    OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft's Office application suite. It is fantastic if you need basic office applications — such as a word processor or spreadsheet — at no cost. However, large organisations and power users may be disappointed by its lack of features and support.

    Tags: openoffice, open source, sun microsystems

    Editor's rating:

    8.0

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    6.8

  4. CRM: Microsoft 3.0 vs. RightNow

    CRM: Microsoft 3.0 vs. RightNow

    We pit veteran on-demand player RightNow Technologies versus Microsoft's latest CRM offering.

    Tags: rightnow, review, crm, european union, dynamics

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  5. Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

    Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009

    Accounting software is never going to be sexy. We didn't find Quickbooks QBi 2008/2009 sexy, but we did find the latest incarnation of the well known brand to be a great program and a worthy upgrade.

    Tags: quickbooks qbi 2008-2009, accounting, tax, software

    Editor's rating:

    8.5

    User rating:

    3.0

  6. IBM Lotus Symphony 1.2

    IBM Lotus Symphony 1.2

    While the interface of IBM's free office suite is sexy, its hunger for system resources and lack of features mean that OpenOffice.org 3 is still the best free office suite. Also, watch out for Symphony's lack of OOXML support.

    Tags: ibm, symphony, lotus, office, suite, review, odf

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  7. Top 5 free PDA music players

    Top 5 free PDA music players

    If you reckon the default media player on your Pocket PC isn't satisfying your sonic cravings, here're five alternatives that won't cost you a cent.

    Tags: winampaq, pocket, pda, media, pc, free, palm, music

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  8. Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

    Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

    Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

    Tags: mobile phone, smartphone, windows mobile

    Editor's rating:

    9.0

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    9.0

  9. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available.

    Tags: dragon, dictation, naturallyspeaking, 10, voice recognition

    Editor's rating:

    8.0

    User rating:

    6.3

  10. Microsoft Office Standard 2007

    Microsoft Office Standard 2007

    If you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade. But stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

    Tags: word, standard, powerpoint, outlook, office, microsoft, excel, 2007

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