: About Me

I write on Helium mainly to practice my English (which is not my native language) and it's also fun to have a page to write about practically anything one likes. I must admit the idea of earning on my articles, which were written as a way to entertain myself, has also attracted me.

There are so many things that I like: books (especially sci-fi ones), soccer, animations (Japanese ones in particular), museums (so much info is stored there, you know). I also like to talk about science and technology (I am always optimistic about them, despite whatever people say).

My passion is ...

reading and Internet

My parents always told me ...

think before you act

My childhood ambition ...

to be an astronaut

My favorite memory ...

watching my favourite soccer club winning the Champions League the night before my finals (and successfully pass them)

Why I write ...

to practice expressing myself in English, and to test my knowledge (and earn some pocket money if possible)

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Yoko Kannos music

My first job ...

dish washer

My best moment ...

"testing" the food my mother cooks before the meal actually starts

My inspiration ...

my father

Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Recommended freeware programs

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Thanks to the enthusiasts of the Open Source movement, there are a lot of good freewares available on the Internet (and by freeware, I mean softwares that are free and can be used for an unlimited time). I believe that, at least for personal use, freewares are enought to satisfy all needs. Here is my favourite set of freewares that I really recommend. I like them because of their utilities, user-friendliness, and the support from the communities that develop them. 1. Office programme: OpenOffice (available at www.openoffice.org). This software is nearly identical in both looks and function...

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