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{{Infobox software
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| screenshot = [[File:VALO-CD-net-logo.png|300px|VALO-CD logo]]
| screenshot = [[File:VALO-CD-net-logo.png|300px|VALO-CD logo]]
| latest release version = 8
| latest release version = 8
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
| status = Active
| website = {{URL|http://www.valo-cd.net/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.valo-cd.net/}}
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VALO-CD originates from [[Finland]], and was originally available only in Finnish. Since version 7, an international version of VALO-CD has also been available in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/03/03/0340229/now-in-english-valo-cd-open-source-software-collection |title=Now in English: VALO-CD Open Source Software Collection |publisher=Slashdot |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}</ref>
VALO-CD originates from [[Finland]], and was originally available only in Finnish. Since version 7, an international version of VALO-CD has also been available in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/03/03/0340229/now-in-english-valo-cd-open-source-software-collection |title=Now in English: VALO-CD Open Source Software Collection |publisher=Slashdot |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}</ref>


The acronym ''VALO'' means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. {{lang|fi|''Valo''}} is also a Finnish word that means "light".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/valo-cd-now-available-english-makes-installing-free-081257903.html |title=VALO-CD Now Available in English: Makes Installing Free and Open Source Software Easier Than Ever for Windows Users |publisher=Yahoo News |date=2012-02-24 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}
The acronym ''VALO'' means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. {{lang|fi|Valo}} is also a Finnish word that means "light".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/valo-cd-now-available-english-makes-installing-free-081257903.html |title=VALO-CD Now Available in English: Makes Installing Free and Open Source Software Easier Than Ever for Windows Users |publisher=Yahoo News |date=2012-02-24 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}
</ref> Therefore the name of the project has a connotation of bringing enlightenment. The Finnish version of VALO-CD had the special goal of concentrating on completely localized open-source software.
</ref> Therefore the name of the project has a connotation of bringing enlightenment. The Finnish version of VALO-CD had the special goal of concentrating on completely localized open-source software.


The project started in 2008, and aims to support technological and economic development in Finland.<ref>
The project started in 2008, and aims to support technological and economic development in Finland.<ref>
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== Overview ==
==Contents==
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Version 8 of VALO-CD includes the following software:

*'''Writing and drawing''': [[Dia (software)|Dia]], [[GIMP]], [[Inkscape]], [[LibreOffice]], and [[Scribus]].
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Version 8 of VALO-CD includes the following software:
*'''Internet''': [[Firefox]], [[Mozilla Thunderbird|Thunderbird]], [[Pidgin (software)|Pidgin]], [[Vuze]], and [[WinSCP]].

* '''Writing and drawing''': [[Dia (software)|Dia]], [[GIMP]], [[Inkscape]], [[LibreOffice]], and [[Scribus]].
*'''Recreation''': [[Stellarium (software)|Stellarium]], and [[Tux Paint]].
* '''Internet''': [[Firefox]], [[Mozilla Thunderbird|Thunderbird]], [[Pidgin (software)|Pidgin]], [[Vuze]], and [[WinSCP]].
*'''Multimedia''': [[Audacity (audio editor)|Audacity]], [[MuseScore]] and [[VLC media player]].
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*'''Tools''': [[7-Zip]], [[Evince]], [[InfraRecorder]], [[KeePass]], [[Notepad++]], [[PDFCreator]], and [[TrueCrypt]].
* '''Recreation''': [[Stellarium (computer program)|Stellarium]], and [[Tux Paint]].
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*'''Guides''': Various user guides by [[FLOSS Manuals]].
* '''Multimedia''': [[Audacity (audio editor)|Audacity]], [[MuseScore]] and [[VLC media player]].
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* '''Tools''': [[7-Zip]], [[Evince]], [[InfraRecorder]], [[KeePass]], [[Notepad++]], [[PDFCreator]], and [[TrueCrypt]].
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* '''Guides''': Various user guides by [[FLOSS Manuals]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[OpenCD]]
*[[OpenCD]]
*[[OpenDisc]]
*[[OpenDisc]]
*[[LoLiWin]]


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://www.valo-cd.net/}}
*{{official website|http://www.valo-cd.net/}}


[[Category:Free software distributions]]
[[Category:Free software distributions]]
[[Category:Projects established in 2008]]
[[Category:Projects established in 2008]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in Finland]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in Finland]]
[[Category:Software developed in Finland]]



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Latest revision as of 21:39, 10 July 2024

Stable release
8
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Websitewww.valo-cd.net

VALO-CD, a distribution of open-source software on a CD for Microsoft Windows, aims to spread knowledge and the use of open-source software.[1]

VALO-CD originates from Finland, and was originally available only in Finnish. Since version 7, an international version of VALO-CD has also been available in English.[2]

The acronym VALO means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. Valo is also a Finnish word that means "light".[3] Therefore the name of the project has a connotation of bringing enlightenment. The Finnish version of VALO-CD had the special goal of concentrating on completely localized open-source software.

The project started in 2008, and aims to support technological and economic development in Finland.[4]

Contents

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Version 8 of VALO-CD includes the following software:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Eighth edition of Finnish CD to promote open source". Joinup. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
  2. ^ "Now in English: VALO-CD Open Source Software Collection". Slashdot. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
  3. ^ "VALO-CD Now Available in English: Makes Installing Free and Open Source Software Easier Than Ever for Windows Users". Yahoo News. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
  4. ^ "Uusi Valo-CD esittelee Adoben korvikkeita" (in Finnish). Digitoday. 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
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