ShiftSpace is an open source layer above any website. It seeks to expand the creative possibilities currently provided through the web. ShiftSpace provides tools for artists, designers, architects, activists, developers, students, researchers, and hobbyists to create online contexts built in and on top of websites.
By pressing the [shift] + [space] keys, a ShiftSpace user can invoke a new meta layer above any web page to browse and create additional interpretations, contextualizations and interventions – which we call Shifts. Users can choose between several authoring tools we’re working to develop – which we call Spaces. Some are utilitarian (like Notes and Highlights) and some are more interventionist (like ImageSwap and SourceShift). Users will be invited to map these shifts into Trails. These trails can be used for collaborative research, curating netart exhibitions or as platforms for context-based public debates.
Notes is a Space that allows a ShiftSpace user to leave post-it annotations on websites. Highlights is one we’re still developing, which would allow a user to highlight text on the page. Some Spaces lead more naturally to an interventionist usage. Two such Spaces that we have implemented are ImageSwap, which allows a user to grab any image on the web and swap it in place of other image, and SourceShift, which allows users to freely edit a page’s HTML code.
When a user visits a modified (’Shifted’) webpage, the small ShiftSpace icon (§) pops up in the bottom left side of the screen. Pressing the [shift] + [space] keys reveals the ShiftSpace console. From the console, the user can browse through existing Shifts, choosing to enable those that might be of interest. Holding down the [shift] key shows a small contextual menu, allowing the user to create Shifts of her own. The user can then choose whether to share her Shifts or to keep them private.
Source: http://www.shiftspace.org/
Soundsnap is a nice platform to find and share free sound effects and loops- legally. It is a collection of original sounds made or recorded by its users, and not songs or sound FX found on commercial libraries or sample CD’s.
It was originally started by a small group of sound people from all over the world. Their common belief is that sounds and samples should be free for everyone to use in their projects, commercial or not.
Their users are a diverse mix of sound designers, sound artists, web game developers, filmmakers and music producers. Hobbyists and home video makers are welcome too. They encourage everyone to upload high quality sound FX and samples, helping them make every kind of sound available on Soundsnap.
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Demo: http://www.soundsnap.com/
License: License Free
Would you like to know the Search Volume for some keywords before start building your website / web application for a certain market? Google Adwords has released Keyword Tool to public recently, so that you do not need an account to access the tool now. Use the Keyword Tool to get new keyword ideas. Enter a few descriptive words or phrases, or type in your website’s URL. Then, you can get a list of keywords for your market and their estimated search volume. This tool is very useful for keywords research, it will save you a lot of time if you use it wisely.
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Demo: https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal
License: License Free
The Pencil Project is a free and open source tool for making diagrams and GUI prototyping that everyone can use. Web designers and web application developers can use Pencil Project creating mockups for their websites or web applications easily. Pencil will always be free as it is released under the GPL version 2 and is available for virtually all platforms that Firefox 3 can run. Download it for free now.
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Demo: http://www.evolus.vn/Pencil/
License: GPL 2.0 License
280 Slides let you create beautiful presentations, access them from anywhere because they store your presentation’s securely on their server. With a single click you can download a copy of your presentation in the Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 format. And also, you can put your presentation on SlideShare, e-mail it to a friend, or embed it directly on your own website, all with just a few clicks. 280 Slides runs right in the browser, with no download and no installation, and it works just like the desktop applications you’re used to and nothing to pay for. It is absolutely free for everyone.
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Demo: http://280slides.com
License: License Free
Phototype is a client/server-side library, based on prototype, which supports all kinds of image manipulations. On the serverside the library is powered by combination of PHP/GD that renders the image. With phototype, you are able to rotate, resize, flip and do some other cool effects to images.
Requirements: Prototype Framework
Demo: http://ajaxorized.com/phototype-image-manipulation-with-javascript
License: GPL License
Introducing Feed Compare, a free web application that you can use for comparing FeedBurner feeds. This tool is great for checking out your competition and noticing trends in growth.
Much like comparing website ranks using the Alexa website, you can use Feed Compare to compare your feeds against up to three other feeds. All you have to do is input the name of your feed, and then the name of your competitors feeds.
Features for this tool include: viewing up to 24 months worth of data (other options are: 12 months, 6 months, 3 months and one month). Zoom in on particular timeframes using click and drag. Users can link directly to the feed comparisons chart much like Alexa ‘permalink’ style. And it allows users compare up to 4 feeds at a time.
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Demo: http://www.feedcompare.com
License: License Free
OpenKM is a Open Source electronic document management system, which, due to its characteristics, can be used by large companies as well as by the small ones, as a useful tool in knowledge management processing, providing a more flexible and lower-cost alternative to other proprietary applications.
Using OpenKM to manage documents at your company, will be easy. OpenKM is a document management application with a web user interface that allows the following operations to be carried out: sharing, setting security roles, auditing and finding enterprise documents and registers. With OpenKM users can easily collaborate and communicate.
The source code is available to the community, which can freely use, modify and redistribute it under the GNU General Public License version 2 license.
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Demo: http://www.openkm.com/
License: GPL License
Iceberg is a powerful web-based tool for the creation and usage of custom-built business software. Using Iceberg allows you to use and create complex, reliable business applications. Unlike many off-the-shelf applications, an Iceberg application is custom-built specifically for your business and is, therefore, highly dynamic and adaptable to your own personal needs.
An Iceberg application is also highly reliable. Because Iceberg doesn’t rely on any hand-written-code, there is little likelihood for human-error in the creation of an Iceberg application. Iceberg allows for the quick creation of strong stable applications. Iceberg is completely free for up to 5 users and 100% free for Non-Profits and Academics.
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Demo: http://www.geticeberg.com/
License: License Free
Wix is an online application that allows users to create and publish stunning Flash-based Web content. Wix is not template based, meaning you get to create an unrestrained design. With Wix you do not have to be a designer or programmer to create gorgeous websites and embeddable web objects. Wix’s drag and drop interface easily adds audio, video, images, text, animation, decoration, and so much more.
Wix is currently under Closed Beta, but now WebAppers readers are invited to join Wix immediately. You can Give it a try now by filling in the Close Beta Invitation Form for WebAppers readers.
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Demo: http://www.wix.com/
License: License Free
