Searching for the right software for a particular job certainly is a very difficult exercise (at least for me) , finding the right Antivirus even a codec for playing videos would be a headache for me. Now for those who are looking for some great softwares applications, webapps and projects i’m giving you guys a list of FREE desktop softwares applications that has been voted and are the best of the year, now without any further ado here is the list of what i came across :

1. Firefox
2. VLC Media Player
3. Ubuntu
4. Open Office
5. Pidgin
6. Launchy
7. Digsby
8. Gmail
9. Adium
10. CCleaner
11. Picasa
12. AutoHotKey
13. Google
14. Quicksilver
15. GIMP
16. Foobar 2000
17. Thunderbird
18. 7-Zip
19. DropBox
20. uTorrent
21. Winamp
22. Google Apps
23. AVG Antivirus
24. Evernote
25. IrfanView
26. Opera
27. Chrome
28. Google Calendar
29. HandBrake
30. Skype
31. Linux
32. Paint.NET
33. Ad-Aware
34. Avast Antivirus
35. Google Docs
36. LogMeIn
37. Transmission
38. TrueCrypt
39. Amarok
40. FileZilla
41. Notepad++
42. PortableApps.com
43. Rocket Dock
44. Spybot Search & Destroy
45. UltraVNC
46. VirtualBox

The list was made on vote basis – that is each of them have been voted for and the list was been made on voting basis. It was published by Gina Trapani on Thanksgiving day , you can also take a look on this google spreadsheet for the voting details. Do try them out and let me know with your results and experiences with them! I would love to hear from you.