NGO in a Box - Security Edition

NGO in a Box - Security Edition

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The sBox contains reviewed and peer-selected software that may help to improve the computer operations, stability, costs and security of your information and communication.

NGO in a Box - Security Edition version 4 - This CD is divided into several sections relating to the security concepts of the sBox. Each section has a brief introduction, guides to understanding the security methodologies, and the programs themselves. There is a short description of each program and links to help you with installation. Selected programs appear in the printed reference manual and can also be accessed from this CD (wherever you see the ngo@box link).

OpenCD - TheOpenCD is a collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. The programs run in Windows and cover the most common tasks such as word processing, presentations, e-mail, web browsing, web design, and image manipulation.
Version/Date: 2.0 (2004.12.04), Free / No cost / Multiple languages
Installation: [Screenshot]
Home Page: http://www.theopencd.org/
also see : GnuWin II - another free software compilation for Windows.

Martus - Human rights bulletin system, is a software tool that allows users to document incidents of abuse by creating bulletins, uploading them at the earliest opportunity, and storing them on redundant servers located around the world (Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, and Thai;
Version/Date:, Free / No cost / English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, and Thai;
Installation & Guide: Online & included in CD
Home Page: www.martus.org

Note:
- The sBox was released in September, 2005. Please know that many programs become quickly outdated so make sure to look for new updates on a regular basis.
- The majority of the software is either opensource or free, however we have included a few trial versions of programs which would need to be registered.
- Sometimes you will need Adobe Reader or ZipGenius to open programs and guides - you can find them in the Additional tools and Backup sections respectively.

Manual

The manual prepared and packed with the sBox describes in detail how to use selected programs and make the most of them. We also introduced and explained concepts, relating to usage of the programs - from keeping your computers free of viruses to the latest methods of cryptology. The manual is divideded into chapters, each covering a particular program. After the program chapters, you will find general information on using your computer, installing and uninstalling programs and a guide on removable storage. At the end, there is a glossary that lists and defines technical terms used throughout the manual. See the chapters below:

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