I was interested to note that Google Pack now includes the well-known StarOffice open-source office suite. I take this as a signal that Google Pack is not being allowed to languish, and of Google’s commitment to “free stuff†of all shades (including open-source).
Until now, and depending on your country and operating system, the following products have generally formed part of Google Pack (RealPlayer is not included for Vista):
- Adobe Reader
- Firefox with Google Toolbar
- Google Desktop
- Google Earth
- Google Photos Screensaver
- Google Talk
- Google Toolbar for IE
- Norton Security Scan
- Picasa
- RealPlayer
- Skype
- Spyware Doctor
The products have now been joined by StarOffice (includes Javaâ„¢)
If you want to kit our your brand new, bare-bones PC with a solid collection of free stuff to dip your toes into, then Google Pack is the place to start.
Download it here: