Cobian Backup

"Cobian Backup is a backup program that can be executed in 2 ways: as a normal application or as a Windows Service. The program can schedule automatic backups for files and directories locally or to FTP servers and can use compression and encryption."

This looks like a very capable and polished app. (version 8).

Forum is located here.
FAQ is located here.

Update: As of 2007-03-09, this project may now be found at: www.cobian.se

senduit

senduit is a free file transmission service that allows web-based transfer of files up to 100 MB. This is a simple and effective alternative to FTP.

"Senduit's service provides users with the ability to upload a file via HTTP-Protocol and receive a custom URL address to download the file from Senduit's servers. This address can be shared by the user freely and can be used to download the file a reasonable number of times. The address expires in an amount of time designated by the user (between 30 minutes and 1 week) at which point in becomes inaccessible to the public and is removed from Senduit's servers."

TightVNC

TightVNC - Another VNC option. . .

This is the app that came pre-installed on my Wyse Thin Client. Supports viewing of the remote cursor. It also aims to be very efficient with bandwidth.

Looks like a high quality, fairly active project.

Personal Backup (VMware) Appliance

Personal Backup (VMware) Appliance: "The Personal Backup Appliance is a VMware virtual appliance that can clone, backup, and restore your hard disk over the network. Our goal is to provide an open-source bare-metal backup and restore utility that is powerful, simple and easy to use."

http://pba-vm.sourceforge.net/

B2V Guide to VMware ESX Server

An awesome command line (CLI) reference for VMware ESX Server - "compiled by B2V consultants & trainers and is based upon their personal experiences with the VMware ESX Server 3 product and is updated frequently."

For Version 2.x
For Version 3.x

TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows XP/2000 and Linux

TrueCrypt

"Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows XP/2000/2003 and Linux"

Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free source code editor (and Notepad replacement), which supports several programming languages, running under the MS Windows environment.

UltraVNC

UltraVNC - Open Source VNC

• Remote desktop support software
• Remote PC access
• Remote desktop connection software
• VNC Compatibility
• FileTransfer
• Encryption plugins
• Text chat
• MS authentication

SIW - System Information for Windows

SIW performs computer configuration analysis and diagnostics. It gives detailed information about your computer properties and settings, detailed specs for:

• Software: Operating System, Installed Programs and Hotfixes, Processes, Services, Users, Open Files, System Uptime, Installed Codecs.
• Hardware: Motherboard, Sensors, BIOS, CPU, chipset, PCI/AGP, USB and ISA/PnP Devices, Memory, Video Card, Monitor, Disk Drives, CD/DVD Devices, SCSI Devices, S.M.A.R.T., Ports, Printers.
• Network: Network Cards, Network Shares, currently active Network Connections, Open Ports.
• Tools: Reveal passwords hidden behind asterisks, Product Keys and Serial Numbers (CD Key), MAC Address Changer, Shutdown / Restart.
• Real-time monitors: CPU, Memory, Page File usage and Network Traffic.
  

SIW can create a report file (CSV, HTML, TXT or XML), and is able to run in batch mode (for PC Auditing and Inventory).
SIW is a standalone utility that does not require installation - one less installed program on your PC as well the fact that you can run the program directly from a USB flash drive (Portable Freeware).

PDFCreator

PDFCreator

"PDFCreator easily creates PDF files from any Windows program. Use it like a printer in Word, StarCalc or any other Windows application. GNU General Public License (GPL)."