MATLAB Code

Data Loader: This is a useful MATLAB m-file which reads the various types of machine learning datasets and converts them into a unified standard format. It can be downloaded from dataloader.m. A demo m-file is also avialable from dataloader_demo.m. All the datasets are downloaded from Sam Rwoeis's website and are provided only as a backup. For citation and description please refer to his website.

Free Software

Important Note: many of the programs listed belowe are directly available from the great website Ninite, which collects the up to date versions of popular software, that can be downloaded and installed altogether, without installing the nasty toolbars. For a new system, it can be very useful.

Note: All of these software have been tested by me and many of them are more than enough for simple tasks. To go to program page, click on its name, to download the program, click on the download link. The download link is from secure reliable download.com, whenever possible. W, M, and L stand for Windows, Mac, and Linux respectively.

	System Utilities: CCleaner [W]: A great system maintenance program (download). Revo Unistaller [W]: Powerful unistaller (do not download the Pro version) (download). Launchy [W]: Fast and flexible program launcher (download). Quick Silver [M]: Excellent program launcher for Mac (download). Search Everything [W]: Extremely fast file searcher (download). 7-Zip [W]: Very fast and light compressor (download). TrueCrypt [W+M+L]: Exceptional free data encryptor (download). Defraggler [W]: Good defragment tool for Widnows(Mac does not need defragging) (download). TeraCopy [W]: A must-have file copier for Windows, very handy (download). Cobian Backup [W]: The best free backup program for Windows (download).
	Security: Microsoft Security Essentials [W]: The best free anti-virus, period (download). Comodo Firewall [W]: A good free firewall (do not install the anti-virus or the pro version) (download).
	Graphics: GIMP [W+M+L]: A wonderful free PhotoShop alternative (download). InkScape [W+M+L]: A necessary tool for vector graphics (download).
	Text Stuff: Notepad++ [W]: A great Notepad replacement (download). MikTeX [W]: Best Latex compiler, very large community, actively updated (download). TexWorks [W+M+L]: Simple and powerful free Latex editor with very fast integrated PDF viewer (you can go from .tex to .pdf file and vice versa by CTRL + Click, very useful!) (download). TeXIncCenter [W]: Good free Latex editor (download). PDF-XChange Viewer [W]: A great free Adobe Acrobat and Reader alternative (much better than adobe and excellent for PDF form filling or annotation) (download). LEd [W]: Another good Latex editor, many people love it (download). Mendeley: A must-have for researchers, will automatically read and document PDF files, generate BibTex entries, and save all info on web (download).
	Multi-Media: HandBrake [W+M+L]: The best free media file converter, one of the best free programs ever (download). CDBurnerXP [W]: Possibly the best DVD writing program (download). Audacity [W+M+L]: Free sound editor (download). ImgBurn [W]: Excellent DVD/CD burner (download).
	Internet: FileZilla [W+M+L]: Awesome free FTP client and server (download).