Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Our project is free, open source software for recording & editing sounds. Available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, & other operating systems.

We should win because Audacity is hugely popular with podcasters, musicians, people digitizing vinyl, schools, and even radio stations; it is the introduction to FOSS for many.

KeePass Password Safe
http://keepass.info/

Our project is an easy-to-use tool that helps you manage all your passwords, login credentials and other secrets in a secure way.

We should win because most people who try KeePass can't live without it, and winning would help spread the word.

XBMC Media Center
http://xbmc.org/

Our project is the hub of your entertainment system, showcasing your media through an attractive, intuitive interface on Linux, Mac and Windows.

We should win because XBMC has a vibrant community of developers, artists and users, making the best media center on any platform.

symfony
http://www.symfony-project.org/

Our project is a web framework that helps developing better, secure, and maintainable websites faster with PHP.

We should win because we fill the gap between the Open-Source world and what the enterprise needs in PHP.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

ReactOS
http://www.reactos.org/

Our project is an open source implementation of the Windows XP/Vista operating system. Our goal is to create a binary compatible OS, recreating the NT architecture from the hardware level through to the application level.

We should win because our project has the potential to give millions of Windows users a free like-for-like alternative and remove the monopolistic grip Microsoft continues to hold on the desktop market.

FreeNAS
http://www.freenas.org/

Our project is made to allow everyone to use the power of a NAS without huge costs. The main focus is to keep it simple and small but powerful and easy to use.

We should win because we live for the dream to make the best NAS operating system ever.

XAMPP
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

Our project is probably the easiest way to get a complete cross-platform web stack consisting of Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl.

We should win because we help beginners, educators, and everyone else to get into today's most important Internet technologies.

Firebird
http://www.firebirdsql.org/

Our project is committed to bringing a high-featured, free, fully ACID-compliant SQL RDBMS within reach of everyone.

We should win because winning such an award gives public recognition of the great expertise, dedication and quality-consciousness of Firebird's development and support teams.

TortoiseSVN
http://tortoisesvn.net/

Our project is a full-featured GUI Subversion client which integrates seamlessly into Windows Explorer. Version control made easier!

We should win because our large and active user base appreciates the reliable and intuitive Windows interface to Subversion. (and we need new t-shirts!)

FLOW3
http://flow3.typo3.org/

Our project is a PHP based application framework which takes care of all the infrastructure and lets the developer focus on the domain of his application.

We should win because our passionate developers created a framework which suggests a new, clean and intuitive way of development a large part of the PHP community has been waiting for.

GoldenDict
http://goldendict.berlios.de/

Our project is a dictionary lookup tool allowing you to find definitions in a wealth of sources, both online and offline.

We should win because a world with more than 6,900 languages needs a translation tool which is both decent and free.

RippleSearch
http://openripple.sphoera.com/

Our project is a distributed search engine with a goal of finding information (web pages, right now) through communication between different cooperating nodes.

We should win because we try to break the oligopoly of web search engines, providing a simple but powerful application that you can integrate with your information sources and share then with other nodes.

Cyn.in
http://www.cynapse.com/products/cynin/

Our project is a collaboration tool and platform that enables businesses to connect their people with each other and tap into their collective knowledge.

We should win because Cyn.in is the only free open source software that enables unified collaboration for the enterprise, out-of-the-box.

luckyBackup
http://luckybackup.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a powerful, fast, reliable and fully customizable backup and sync tool.

We should win because ...well, it doesn't matter if we win or not. What does matter is that you stop avoiding backing up! ;-)

eViacam
http://sourceforge.net/projects/eviacam/

Our project is a mouse that moves the pointer by mimicking the head's movements of the user. A computer and a web camera are the only requirements.

We should win because our project allows people to use computers with their head gestures only. This is extremely useful for impaired people.

eeebuntu
http://www.eeebuntu.org/

Our project is a customized version of Ubuntu designed for optimized performance on the Eee PC range of netbooks. All functionality works out of the box and is optimized for the best possible performance. We have 4 versions: base, NBR, standard and (coming soon) LXDE.

We should win because we are striving to convert the netbook market to Linux by making it as simple and easy to use as possible for those who want to switch from Windows. We have a strong active community and continued development of applications to make life easier for new users.

Choqok
http://choqok.gnufolks.org/

Our project is a microblogging client, currently supporting Twitter.com, Identi.ca and generic Laconica. Includes support for searching through server data and user posts.

We should win because Choqok tries to fill a gap in the KDE project by providing a full featured microblogging client. It's a tool to provide users a browser-less social desktop experience.

C++dbc
http://cppdbc.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a library that provides developers a single API with easy and interchangeable access to several database management systems.

We should win because we supply a technology to simplify database support for C++ developers, helping them to create better applications.

Kusaba X
http://sourceforge.net/projects/kusabax/

Our project is an instant community website out of the box. It gives a full "imageboard environment" webmasters of any skillset can enjoy.

We should win because we are the ones that people go to when trying to create an imageboard. More imageboards use our software than any other.

TurboCASH Accounting
http://www.turbocash.net/

Our project is an accounting package that nails a universal problem for small businesses.

We should win because we provide a free solution to over a hundred thousand businesses that saves them over $20 million/year. We compete against a near commercial monopoly in small business accounting and we are effectively the only Open Source offering in that category.

Pentaho - Business Intelligence
http://www.pentaho.com/

Our project is a business intelligence suite to help people integrate scattered data & present it sensibly to users in reports & dashboards.

We should win because we are successfully using the power of open source to disrupt giants & address a massive commercial opportunity.

Funambol
http://www.forge.funambol.org/

Our project is can make it easy to sync billions of mobile phones with the web, Linux/Macs/PCs, email systems, Facebook and more.

We should win because our community rocks!!! Plus leading mobile companies use our commercial open source to sync millions of mobile phones.

MindTouch Deki (frmly deki wiki): Collaboration
http://mindtouch.com/

Our project is the leader in enterprise Collaborative Networks, powering next-generation intranets, extranets and knowledge bases.

We should win because if we win the CCAs, MindTouch CEO Aaron Roe(bot) Fulkerson will get a victory tattoo of a robot at OSCON to commemorate the victory!

KnowledgeTree Document Management
http://www.knowledgetree.com/

Our project is a document management solution for teams and SMBs that seamlessly connects people, processes, and ideas.

We should win because KnowledgeTree and its vibrant community enable organizations to bridge regional and cultural divides by offering document management software at an affordable price.

ProcessMaker Open Source
http://www.processmaker.com/

Our project is a Workflow/BPM suite that helps organizations automate business processes, connect people and systems, and greatly improve efficiency.

We should win because in this economy, ProcessMaker BPM helps companies do more with less by streamlining operations, automating tasks, and reducing waste.

Cyn.in
http://www.cynapse.com/products/cynin/

Our project is a collaboration tool and platform that enables businesses to connect their people with each other and tap into their collective knowledge.

We should win because Cyn.in is the only free open source software that enables unified collaboration for the enterprise, out-of-the-box.

XMind
http://www.xmind.net/

Our project is a mindmapping tool to save your time and help you capture ideas, organize charts, and share them with the world.

We should win because our tool really can let you work efficiently and happily with its human visual design and great user community.

Dolphin - Smart Community Builder
http://www.boonex.com/products/dolphin/

Our project is free, open-source, downloadable, fully featured software for social networks, online dating sites and web communities.

We should win because BoonEx has meaning: we Unite People and we keep improving our project by focusing on this mission. We believe in open-source, open standards and open communities.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

ProcessMaker Open Source
http://www.processmaker.com/

Our project is a Workflow/BPM suite that helps organizations automate business processes, connect people and systems, and greatly improve efficiency.

We should win because in this economy, ProcessMaker BPM helps companies do more with less by streamlining operations, automating tasks, and reducing waste.

Beehive Forum
http://beehiveforum.net/

Our project is user-friendly discussion software with threaded, tracked and reply-based conversations and a host of innovative, easy-to-use features.

We should win because our intuitive UI promotes discussion & sharing of ideas. Packed with functions absent from other forums, Beehive is uniquely productive and slightly dangerous

XMind
http://www.xmind.net/

Our project is a mindmapping tool to save your time and help you capture ideas, organize charts, and share them with the world.

We should win because our tool really can let you work efficiently and happily with its human visual design and great user community.

ZK - Simply Ajax and Mobile
http://www.zkoss.org/

Our project is an RIA framework which boosts Java developer’s productivity to deliver a rich user experience with Ajax & mobile technologies.

We should win because ZK enables developers to deliver content to billions of Ajax & mobile devices boosting productivity by a factor of 4.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

XBMC Media Center
http://xbmc.org/

Our project is the hub of your entertainment system, showcasing your media through an attractive, intuitive interface on Linux, Mac and Windows.

We should win because XBMC has a vibrant community of developers, artists and users, making the best media center on any platform.

Cyn.in
http://www.cynapse.com/products/cynin/

Our project is a collaboration tool and platform that enables businesses to connect their people with each other and tap into their collective knowledge.

We should win because Cyn.in is the only free open source software that enables unified collaboration for the enterprise, out-of-the-box.

Mac4Lin
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin/

Our project is a unique interface for POSIX systems, aimed at porting the Mac OS X UI to the world of open source.

We should win because it has changed people's perspective of how they see an open source OS, and stimulated the FOSS community to re-think about the importance of UI.

qooxdoo
http://qooxdoo.org/

Our project is an innovative framework for creating impressive rich internet applications (RIA) for all web browsers.

We should win because qooxdoo enables anyone to easily build graphical user interfaces with a great look & feel.

Lancelot
http://lancelot.fomentgroup.org/

Our project is a next-generation application launcher that also provides quick access to system devices, documents, IM contacts and e-mail.

We should win because we are making innovations in the user experience unmatched by any other project in the same category.

FOG - A Free Cloning Solution
http://www.fogproject.org/

Our project is an easy to use, enterprise grade computer cloning solution, as well as an IT utility and management toolkit.

We should win because our application helps make computer cloning and management easier and faster allowing IT staff to be more efficient.

MARSYAS
http://marsyas.sness.net/

Our project is a framework for audio analysis, retrieval and synthesis with emphasis on developing music information retrieval applications.

We should win because Marsyas has enabled a lot of interesting research in the emerging area of music information retrieval.

Avogadro
http://avogadro.openmolecules.net/

Our project is an advanced, cross platform, 3-dimensional molecular editor. It offers flexible rendering and a powerful plugin architecture.

We should win because Avogadro advances the state of the art in chemistry education. It brings dynamic 3D molecular models to students and scientists worldwide.

GeoGebra
http://www.geogebra.org/

Our project is a tool to support the learning and teaching of mathematics from elementary school to university levels.

We should win because we have a world-wide community providing our tool in 45 languages for students and teachers in 190 countries.

XMind
http://www.xmind.net/

Our project is a mindmapping tool to save your time and help you capture ideas, organize charts, and share them with the world.

We should win because our tool really can let you work efficiently and happily with its human visual design and great user community.

EQAlign
http://sourceforge.net/projects/eqalign/

Our project is a friendly tool that allows amateur users to accurately align a telescope with earth rotation axis, point scope and autoguide.

We should win because this high level, friendly free tool makes amateur astronomer’s work easier replacing commercial or unfriendly software.

Kile KDE LaTeX Editor
http://kile.sourceforge.net/

Our project is essential for scientists to present their research by using the LaTeX typesetting software in an easy and convenient way.

We should win because Kile saves researchers invaluable time every day and its community would even be more encouraged to work on this great piece of software!

matplotlib
http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a tool for making publication quality plots in python for embedding in user interfaces, serving from app servers or saving to hardcopy.

We should win because we are used widely in academia, national labs, and cool projects like the Mars Rover landing and Hubble Space Telescope image processing.

InrecoLAN FuzzyMath
http://www.openfuzzymath.org/

Our project is dedicated to providing common OpenOffice users with novelty and power of fuzzy calculations.

We should win because InrecoLAN FuzzyMath is the only tool for solving fuzzy tasks by any user.

GoldenDict
http://goldendict.berlios.de/

Our project is a dictionary lookup tool allowing you to find definitions in a wealth of sources, both online and offline.

We should win because a world with more than 6,900 languages needs a translation tool which is both decent and free.

phpMyAdmin
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/

Our project is a web-based management interface for MySQL databases.

We should win because of the numerous testimonials we get from our community.

Open Computers and Software Inventory
http://www.ocsinventory-ng.org/

Our project is Our project is an automated inventory and deployment system that can help you manage devices in your data center, know which software or hardware components are installed on your systems, and deploy software and configuration scripts across your entire network.

We should win because our software save thousands millions minutes in the world in sysadmins time. Moreover, even if ocs is a very technical piece of software, it does not require high skill to use it.

Sphinx
http://sphinxsearch.com/

Our project is a full-text search engine that does searching but also a lot more than *just* searching. It's fast, easy, relevant, and scalable.

We should win because everyone has a database, everyone needs search, and Sphinx just does it better.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

KeePass Password Safe
http://keepass.info/

Our project is an easy-to-use tool that helps you manage all your passwords, login credentials and other secrets in a secure way.

We should win because most people who try KeePass can't live without it, and winning would help spread the word.

Webmin
http://www.webmin.com/

Our project is a tool that makes it easy to manage a Unix system and services like web servers, email, DNS and databases, all within your web browser.

We should win because Webmin is widely used, can manage a large number of services, and simplifies the complex task of Unix system administration.

Clam AntiVirus
http://www.clamav.net/

Our project is an open source anti-virus toolkit for email scanning. It includes a flexible, multi-threaded daemon, command line scanner and automated signature database updates.

We should win because ClamAV is supported by a global community that actively contributes to the ongoing development of an open source alternative to commercial AV technology.

ISPConfig Hosting Control Panel
http://www.ispconfig.org/

Our project is a web-based control panel that allows for the easy administration of webservers and mailservers.

We should win because ISPConfig is the result of many years of development by a big community and a great tool to manage Linux servers.

XAMPP
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

Our project is probably the easiest way to get a complete cross-platform web stack consisting of Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl.

We should win because we help beginners, educators, and everyone else to get into today's most important Internet technologies.

Nagios
http://nagios.org/

Our project is a powerful tool that monitors critical IT infrastructure environments for home and enterprise users alike.

We should win because we have the largest community of supporters in the IT management arena and we help make admins' lives easier every day.

Joomla Security Scanner
http://sourceforge.net/projects/joomscan/

Our project is a regularly-updated security scanner written to detect known security vulnerabilities of a famous Joomla! web application.

We should win because 1) Joomla! is widely used, 2) new security holes are discovered almost monthly, and 3) there is still no dedicated security scanner for it.

Notepad++
http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a flexible advanced text editor. An easy to use, full featured tool which consumes minimal CPU power, therefore reduces world-wide carbon dioxide emissions.

We should win because Notepad++ uses minimum energy to get maximum work done will make the earth greener; the only way to make our world a better place.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

TortoiseSVN
http://tortoisesvn.net/

Our project is a full-featured GUI Subversion client which integrates seamlessly into Windows Explorer. Version control made easier!

We should win because our large and active user base appreciates the reliable and intuitive Windows interface to Subversion. (and we need new t-shirts!)

WinMerge
http://winmerge.org/

Our project is a visual tool for comparing folders and files, viewing differences, and merging them together.

We should win because we help developers and admins deal with hard problems every day. We have a large, loyal user base spanning 20+ languages.

XAMPP
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

Our project is probably the easiest way to get a complete cross-platform web stack consisting of Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl.

We should win because we help beginners, educators, and everyone else to get into today's most important Internet technologies.

phpMyAdmin
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/

Our project is a web-based management interface for MySQL databases.

We should win because of the numerous testimonials we get from our community.

symfony
http://www.symfony-project.org/

Our project is a web framework that helps developing better, secure, and maintainable websites faster with PHP.

We should win because we fill the gap between the Open-Source world and what the enterprise needs in PHP.

Lazarus
http://www.lazarus.freepascal.org/

Our project is a cross platform RAD IDE. It took the "write once, run everywhere" idea a step further. Forget bytecode, create real binaries.

We should win because our IDE and component library is the most native cross platform solution using the high performance compiler FPC.

ZK - Simply Ajax and Mobile
http://www.zkoss.org/

Our project is an RIA framework which boosts Java developer’s productivity to deliver a rich user experience with Ajax & mobile technologies.

We should win because ZK enables developers to deliver content to billions of Ajax & mobile devices boosting productivity by a factor of 4.

Elastix
http://www.elastix.org/

Our project is a unified communication server that integrates the best tools available for Asterisk-based PBXs into a single, stable and easy-to-use interface.

We should win because Elastix has proven to be a stable, easy-to-use and very popular solution to spread the adoption of open source VoIP around the world. Elastix has been translated to 22 languages, has books written in 2 languages and has great community involvement.

OpenNMS
http://opennms.org/

Our project is the world's first enterprise-grade network management platform using the open source model.

We should win because we demonstrate that it is possible to build enterprise quality software that is truly open source, without compromise.

TYPO3
http://typo3.org/

Our project is a website content management framework which allows people to easily create and manage websites and web applications.

We should win because TYPO3 perfectly fullfills its two mottos "Enabling people to communicate" for the software and "Inspiring people to share" for the community.

Sphinx
http://sphinxsearch.com/

Our project is a full-text search engine that does searching but also a lot more than *just* searching. It's fast, easy, relevant, and scalable.

We should win because everyone has a database, everyone needs search, and Sphinx just does it better.

Popfax Printer
http://sourceforge.net/projects/popfax-printer/

Our project is a printer driver that converts any document into a fax file and sends it to any fax worldwide with Popfax.com web services.

We should win because our product is very easy to use and it meets a real great success in SMEs and large corporations worldwide.

Firebird
http://www.firebirdsql.org/

Our project is committed to bringing a high-featured, free, fully ACID-compliant SQL RDBMS within reach of everyone.

We should win because winning such an award gives public recognition of the great expertise, dedication and quality-consciousness of Firebird's development and support teams.

OrangeHRM - Human Resource Management
http://www.orangehrm.com/

Our project is OrangeHRM, which will fulfill your organization's Human Resource Management needs - the free and open source solution.

We should win because our 5000 + community members have solved their Human Resource Management issues by using OrangeHRM

TWiki - Enterprise Collaboration Platform
http://TWiki.org/

Our project is a Structured Wiki and Enterprise 2.0 application platform deployed in 60,000 organizations worldwide.

We should win because TWiki is a proven collaboration platform with hundreds of plugins, and because our community has a sexy roadmap! :-)

symfony
http://www.symfony-project.org/

Our project is a web framework that helps developing better, secure, and maintainable websites faster with PHP.

We should win because we fill the gap between the Open-Source world and what the enterprise needs in PHP.

vtiger CRM
http://www.vtiger.com/

Our project is a CRM solution that helps SMBs automate sales, marketing, and support operations.

We should win because we have a true open source platform, and our clients love our product enough to put us in the top of SourceForge downloads in the CRM space over the last 4 years.

Simutrans
http://www.simutrans.com/

Our project is a detailed transport simulator - subways to supersonic - handling passengers and goods with real origins and destinations.

We should win because we offer maximum depth and freedom to players, programmers, and artists, in our strongly international community.

DeSmuME
http://desmume.org/

Our project is a program that let you run Nintento DS software on a computer, currently GNU/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows are supported.

We should win because we're providing a tool of choice for multiple communities: gamers, game developers and speed-runners.

EQDKP Plus
http://www.eqdkp-plus.com/

Our project is a very comprehensive Content Management and DKP system, which is based on php/mysql and attuned to the needs of World of Wacraft (or alot of other MMOs) guilds of every size and structure.

We should win because all of our 15 developers not only have simplified the management of guilds/clans and expand the possibilites to manage their online represantation, but furthermore provide fast, personal and even onsite support to our users.

ScummVM
http://www.scummvm.org/

Our project is great for playing classic point-and-click adventure games on modern devices; not just on the desktop but also on many smartphones and gaming consoles.

We should win because ScummVM lets you play many cool classic games on every device out there, even toasters (well, not quite, but we are working on it ;)

Privateer Gemini Gold
http://privateer.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a remake of the classic space simulation adventure Privateer that was part of the Wing Commander series.

We should win because Duke was knocked out and Burrows is next to rock the universe.

Mumble
http://mumble.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a leading open source VoIP solution for social gamers, featuring crystal clear voice, very low latency and lots more.

We should win because we allow large, distributed communities to play, talk and have fun as if they were in the same room.

Construct
http://www.scirra.com/

Our project is an open-source game creator, like Game Maker but without programming. Using a beginner-friendly but powerful event system, anyone can make games!

We should win because our community owns, Construct is powerful and totally free, and we're bedroom-programming students who are giving the big guys a run for their money!

Rigs of Rods
http://rigsofrods.com/

Our project is a 3D simulation game using soft-body physics, where you can play with Cars, Crawlers, Trucks, Cranes, Boats, Airplanes...

We should win because we develop innovative gaming technologies and we have a strong community of dedicated players and modders.

Nexuiz
http://alientrap.org/nexuiz/

Our project is a first person shooter with a lot of different modes and mutators; both the code and content use the GPL license.

We should win because our open development model encourages the community to get involved, add content and constantly improving our game.

AssaultCube
http://assault.cubers.net/

Our project is a free first-person-shooter that offers team oriented multiplayer fun.

We should win because we offer fast and fun gameplay, we're only 40MB in size, we work with low bandwidth, and we run on all major platforms!

SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library)
http://www.sfml-dev.org/

Our project is a cross-platform multimedia library that brings you everything you need to create real-time games or fully-featured multimedia applications.

We should win because we're bringing a simple, fast, modern and free solution for developers to create multimedia applications and share them with the community.

MediaCoder
http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/

Our project is dedicated to providing the community a free, all-in-one media transcoding tool that converts media files from one format to another in the way users want.

We should win because we put together lots of great free codecs and tools to make a great free universal application with great usability and productivity.

Kaltura - open source video
http://www.kaltura.org/

Our project is an online video platform enabling any site to publish, manage, syndicate and monetize rich-media content. Includes remixing & annotation tools. Enables developers to develop interactive rich media applications.

We should win because kaltura is leading the Open Video Revolution for 100% Free Video on the web. Kaltura simplifies the development, innovation and distribution of interactive & collaborative video applications.

XBMC Media Center
http://xbmc.org/

Our project is the hub of your entertainment system, showcasing your media through an attractive, intuitive interface on Linux, Mac and Windows.

We should win because XBMC has a vibrant community of developers, artists and users, making the best media center on any platform.

Subsonic Media Streamer
http://subsonic.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music. Use it to share your music with friends, or to listen to your own music while at work.

We should win because we base all development on feedback from a dedicated community. Almost everyone using Subsonic seems to be very happy with it!

Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Our project is free, open source software for recording & editing sounds. Available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, & other operating systems.

We should win because Audacity is hugely popular with podcasters, musicians, people digitizing vinyl, schools, and even radio stations; it is the introduction to FOSS for many.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

MediaPortal
http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

Our project is a way to turn your PC into a very advanced MediaCenter / HTPC. It allows you to listen to your favorite music & radio, watch and store your videos and DVDs, view, schedule and record live TV as a digital video recorder and much, much more.

We should win because there is no other software (commercial or free), which turns your PC into such an advanced and feature complete MediaCenter.

rtmpdump
http://lkcl.net/rtmp/

Our project is a tool that gives users the freedom to watch flash video at their own choice of platform, player and time.

We should win because we should win because we give the people the possibility for fair use of flash video content and open up the proprietary RTMPE protocol to the public.

LiVES
http://lives.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a Video Editing System and a VJ tool.

We should win because LiVES is truly liberating software. It moves a step beyond proprietary protocols and closed formats. Finally, what the world has been waiting for, a great free video editing program.

Beehive Forum
http://beehiveforum.net/

Our project is user-friendly discussion software with threaded, tracked and reply-based conversations and a host of innovative, easy-to-use features.

We should win because our intuitive UI promotes discussion & sharing of ideas. Packed with functions absent from other forums, Beehive is uniquely productive and slightly dangerous

ReactOS
http://www.reactos.org/

Our project is an open source implementation of the Windows XP/Vista operating system. Our goal is to create a binary compatible OS, recreating the NT architecture from the hardware level through to the application level.

We should win because our project has the potential to give millions of Windows users a free like-for-like alternative and remove the monopolistic grip Microsoft continues to hold on the desktop market.

XMind
http://www.xmind.net/

Our project is a mindmapping tool to save your time and help you capture ideas, organize charts, and share them with the world.

We should win because our tool really can let you work efficiently and happily with its human visual design and great user community.

CSI TriSano
http://www.trisano.org/

Our project is TriSano™, an open source, surveillance and outbreak management application for infectious disease, environmental hazards, and bioterrorism attacks.

We should win because our open source project and community provides innovation through collaboration for the good of public health.

OpenOffice.org
http://www.openoffice.org/

Our project is a collection of essential open productivity tools for the creation of a range of documents, from presentations to spreadsheets, from websites to desktop publishing, regardless of language or platform.

We should win because our community-made tools give over one hundred million the ability to participate in the modern world without fear of vendor lock-in, cost, and format obsolescence.

Firebird
http://www.firebirdsql.org/

Our project is committed to bringing a high-featured, free, fully ACID-compliant SQL RDBMS within reach of everyone.

We should win because winning such an award gives public recognition of the great expertise, dedication and quality-consciousness of Firebird's development and support teams.

Sahana disaster management system
http://www.sahana.lk/

Our project is a free and open source disaster management framework, with many modules built to target the many coordination problems in the preparedness, relief, response phases of a disaster. It is a web based system and can also run as a portable app.

We should win because Sahana is one of the leading Humanitarian-FOSS projects, and our primary consumer has been government. Sahana has been deployed successfully to handle disasters in China, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Pakistan, Peru, Bangladesh, Galveston and is pre-deployed in New York. Our success is in it being applied many times in large scale disaster response efforts.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

AgepaBase
http://agepabase.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a tool that helps the Senegal Government's Hydraulic Agency from and NGOs in the maintenance and the planning of infrastructure for access to drinking water.

We should win because AgepaBase tries to solve the crucial problem of drinking water for the underprivileged populations of Senegal with an aim of achieving the Goals of the Millennium for the Development.

Medical
http://medical.sourceforge.net/

Our project is an Open Source Health Information System that helps doctors, hospitals and governments to improve people's quality of life.

We should win because Medical has an international community of scientists and doctors to promote health and prevent epidemics, specially in developing countries.

FreeNAS
http://www.freenas.org/

Our project is made to allow everyone to use the power of a NAS without huge costs. The main focus is to keep it simple and small but powerful and easy to use.

We should win because we live for the dream to make the best NAS operating system ever.

ReactOS
http://www.reactos.org/

Our project is an open source implementation of the Windows XP/Vista operating system. Our goal is to create a binary compatible OS, recreating the NT architecture from the hardware level through to the application level.

We should win because our project has the potential to give millions of Windows users a free like-for-like alternative and remove the monopolistic grip Microsoft continues to hold on the desktop market.

XBMC Media Center
http://xbmc.org/

Our project is the hub of your entertainment system, showcasing your media through an attractive, intuitive interface on Linux, Mac and Windows.

We should win because XBMC has a vibrant community of developers, artists and users, making the best media center on any platform.

Org-Mode
http://orgmode.org/

Our project is a tool to master personal and project data your way, in plain text, with features out of your way until needed, and all the power of Emacs.

We should win because by letting people evolve their productive selves, org-mode has spawned the best community of life hackers in the world.

winPenPack
http://www.winpenpack.com/

Our project is an application environment for Free Software, modified to be run and used from a USB pendrive, without need of installation.

We should win because we give people the freedom to use their preferred software anywhere, bringing their whole PC into a small USB pendrive!

RepRap
http://reprap.org/

Our project is a self-replicating 3D printer that will allow anyone to make goods from designs shared on the web, including the design for the printer itself.

We should win because we shall bring all the benefits that open source has given to software to the hardware used by everyone every day.

FreeMind
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/

Our project is a mindmapping tool focused on ease of use and folding, with lots of experts to help you to build your knowledge base.

We should win because FreeMind uniquely helps you organize yourself and others. Difficult things get structured and solved with FreeMind.

Lancelot
http://lancelot.fomentgroup.org/

Our project is a next-generation application launcher that also provides quick access to system devices, documents, IM contacts and e-mail.

We should win because we are making innovations in the user experience unmatched by any other project in the same category.

PortableApps.com: Portable Software/USB
http://PortableApps.com/

Our project is a fully open, portable software platform that lets you carry your favorite software on a USB flash drive or other device.

We should win because we have a passionate community and we enable millions around the world to use their favorite software wherever they go.

KeePass Password Safe
http://keepass.info/

Our project is an easy-to-use tool that helps you manage all your passwords, login credentials and other secrets in a secure way.

We should win because most people who try KeePass can't live without it, and winning would help spread the word.