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Some of the best Open Source Project's in VC++ & MFC

highheat 2007. 9. 4. 19:52
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Introduction

List of some of the best Open Source projects written in VC++/MFC.

Background

Codeprojecthas the best source code repository for VC++ developers. But anothersite Sourceforge.net also have some of the best quality projectsavailable for VC++. Here I lists some of the best open source projectswritten in Visual C++. These are very good reference for all VC++programmers.

List of Best Open Souce projects written in VC++/MFC

  1. 7-Zip (http://sourceforge.net/projects/sevenzip/) :
    7-Zipis a file archiver with the high compression ratio. The programsupports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, LZH, CHM, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO,RPM and DEB formats. Compression ratio in the new 7z format is 30-50%better than ratio in ZIP format.
  2. eMule (http://sourceforge.net/projects/emule/):
    eMule is a filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network but offers more features than the standard client.
  3. eMule Plus (http://sourceforge.net/projects/emuleplus/) :
    eMulePlus is an evolution of the original eMule project, created to improveits abilities and features, in both work efficiency and user interface.
  4. eMule Morph (http://sourceforge.net/projects/emulemorph/):
    eMule Morph Mod - eMule Modding Project.
  5. FileZilla (http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/):
    FileZilla is a fast FTP and SFTP client for Windows with a lot of features. FileZilla Server is a reliable FTP server.
  6. KeePass Password Safe (http://sourceforge.net/projects/keepass/):
    KeePassPassword Safe is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-usepassword manager for Windows. You can store your passwords in ahighly-encrypted database, which is locked with one master password orkey file.
  7. K-Meleon (http://sourceforge.net/projects/kmeleon/):
    K-Meleonis a fast and customizable web browser that can be used instead ofInternet Explorer on Windows. Powered by the same Gecko engine as theFirefox and Mozilla browsers, K-Meleon provides users with a securebrowsing experience.
  8. MiKTeX (http://sourceforge.net/projects/miktex/):
    MiKTeX is an up-to-date implementation of TeX & Friends for Windows (all current variants).
  9. MyNapster (http://sourceforge.net/projects/mynapster/):
    MyNapster is a Win32 client using Gnutella and IRC for chat. It is based on Gnucleus and utilizes MFC (works with WINE).
  10. Nokia Composer (http://sourceforge.net/projects/nokiacomposer/):
    Thisis a Win32, VC++ MFC application to manage Nokia mobile phonesmelodies. Includes VC++ source code and Rational Rose UML model.
  11. Peters Backup (http://sourceforge.net/projects/pbackup):
    PetersBackup is a program for backing up your important data files on todiskette, zip drive, fixed disk or CD/RW. It uses an extremelyefficient compression algorithm. It keeps track of all versions of yourfiles in full and incremental backups.
  12. Password Safe (https://sourceforge.net/projects/passwordsafe/):
    PasswordSafe is a password database utility. Users can keep their passwordssecurely encrypted on their computers. A single Safe Combinationunlocks them all.
  13. RenFile (http://sourceforge.net/projects/renfile/):
    rename files and folders in bulk using this vc++ .net program.
  14. Shareaza (https://sourceforge.net/projects/shareaza/):
    Multi-networkpeer-to-peer file-sharing client supporting Gnutella2, Gnutella1,eDonkey2000/eMule and BitTorrent protocols. Using C++, MFC and ATL, forWindows.
  15. SunshineUN (http://sourceforge.net/projects/sunshineun/):
    SunshineUNis a free Napster based file sharing program for Opennap/Slavanap whichallows you to share and download multiple files of different types forexample music, pictures and videos. It is for Windows and it is writtenin C++ using MFC .
  16. TortoiseCVS (http://sourceforge.net/projects/tortoisecvs/):
    TortoiseCVSis an extension for Microsoft Windows Explorer that makes using CVS funand easy. Features include: colored icons, tight integration with SSH,and context-menu interactivity.
  17. TortoiseSVN (http://sourceforge.net/projects/tortoisesvn):
    TortoiseSVNis a Subversion (SVN) client, implemented as a windows shell extension.It's intuitive and easy to use, since it doesn't require the Subversioncommand line client to run. Simply the coolest Interface to(Sub)Version Control!
  18. WinDirStat: Windows Directory Statistics (http://sourceforge.net/projects/windirstat/):
    WinDirStat(WDS) is a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool for Windows.It shows disk, file and directory sizes in a treelist as well asgraphically in a treemap, much like KDirStat or SequoiaView.
  19. WinDjView (http://sourceforge.net/projects/windjview):
    WinDjViewis a fast, compact and powerful DjVu viewer for Windows with continuousscrolling and advanced printing options, based on free DjVuLibrelibrary. MacDjView is a simple DjVu viewer for Mac OS X, also withcontinuous scrolling.
  20. C++ Library for Windows (http://sourceforge.net/projects/rulib):
    AC++ library for the Windows platform containing classes for MIME, videocapture, socket, Windows registry, files, images, and other basicpurposes.
  21. WinMerge (https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge/):
    WinMergeis a Win32 tool for visual difference display and merging, for bothfiles and directories. Unicode support. Flexible syntax coloringeditor. Windows Shell integration. Regexp filtering. Side-by-side linediff and highlights diffs inside lines.
  22. Disk Cleaner (http://sourceforge.net/projects/dclean/):
    DiskCleaner is a tool to quickly and easily free disk space that is used bytemporary files like the system temporary folder, the Internet ExplorerCache and Cookies folder, and the Recycle Bin. It can be expanded withtext-based plug-ins & DLLs.
  23. Shared IIS Server Log/Bandwidth-Analyzer (http://sourceforge.net/projects/sharediis/):
    Thisutility is intended to be used to analyze and present a per-site (incase of WWW logs), or (in case of FTP logs) a per-web summary ofbandwidth used, hits, and average bandwidth used.
  24. Remote Control Center (http://sourceforge.net/projects/remotectrlctr/):
    RemoteControl Center is an application designed to help a system/networkadministrators taking control of remote devices in the network from asingle GUI.
  25. RevConnect - Enhanced DC++ (http://sourceforge.net/projects/reverseconnect/):
    RevConnectis a file sharing program based on DC++. It is fully compatible withthe Direct Connect network and made some major features.
  26. Show Traffic (http://sourceforge.net/projects/showtraf):
    "ShowTraffic" monitors network traffic on the chosen network interface anddisplays it continuously. It could be used for locating suspiciousnetwork traffic or to evaluate current utilization of the networkinterface.
  27. War FTP Daemon Engine (http://sourceforge.net/projects/wfde/):
    A generic C++ class library for FTP server implementations, including a full-featured, mature FTP server.
  28. AxCrypt - File Encryption for Windows (http://sourceforge.net/projects/axcrypt/):
    AxCrypt- Personal Privacy and Security with AES-128 File Encryption andCompression for Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XP. Double-click to automaticallydecrypt and open documents. Store strong keys on removable USB-devices.
  29. Open Source Firewall For Windows (http://sourceforge.net/projects/firewallpapi/):
    FirewallPAPI is an open source firewall for Windows 2000 and above. It is a simple utility for filter network traffic.
  30. MinkSonic Jukebox (http://sourceforge.net/projects/minksonic):
    MFC-basedfront-end to Winamp that provides jukebox behavior as well as"explorer-like" MP3 library management, a web-based network interfaceand MP3 frame error detection/correction.
  31. p2pfire: super p2p driver firewall (http://sourceforge.net/projects/p2pfire):
    Super P2P firewall 32/64 bits (driver + aplication).
  32. WABAccess (http://sourceforge.net/projects/wabaccess/):
    TheWABAccess component give an access to the Windows Address Book (or WAB)used by Outlook Express. It's a COM/ATL component that give an accessfrom Visual Basic language or Scripting language (VBS) to WAB.
  33. Yet Another Fractal Explorer (http://sourceforge.net/projects/yafe):
    YetAnother Fractal Explorer is an interactive fractal renderer forWindows. It features extremely simple and intuitive user interface andis capable of producing mathematically-sound renderings.
  34. CDDA Ripper XP (http://sourceforge.net/projects/cddarip):
    CDDARipper XP is an audio CD ripper program that provides support forNT/2000/XP natively (ASPI manager is optional). It supportsWAV-MP3-OGG-FLAC-ACM codec encoding and can be used to rip multipleCDs. It uses newest encoders like LAME and Ogg/Vorbis.
  35. [ mp3 - explorer ] (http://sourceforge.net/projects/mp3explorer):
    [mp3 - explorer ] is a MP3 Manager providing advanced features :multi-folders file scaning with cache - id3v1 and id3v2 tagging -Intellitag - Html view of the tracks displaying album cover and Lyrics.
  36. ultraMaGE (http://sourceforge.net/projects/ultramage):
    ultraMageis a powerful dual-window file manager for Windows with many usefulfeatures like bookmarks, advanced file operations and foldersynchronisation. It is still very easy to use, because the userinterface is similar to that of Windows Explorer.
  37. WinTarBall (http://sourceforge.net/projects/wintarball/):
    WinTarBalladds a control panel and an Explorer shell extension that allow usersto compress directories into .tgz or .tbz files simply byright-clicking on them and choosing "compress to tarball".
  38. XML Explorer (http://sourceforge.net/projects/xpathexplorer/):
    A utility to query xml files using XPath and also extend XPath to more documents than one. Win32 platform/MFC.
  39. Emerge Desktop (http://sourceforge.net/projects/emerge/):
    emergeis an alternate windows shell. It's purpose is to replace WindowsExplorer as your desktop user interface, providing similarfunctionality, with the additional plugins to provide even more.
  40. Folder Size for Windows (http://sourceforge.net/projects/foldersize/):
    FolderSize for Windows adds a new column to the Windows Explorer details viewthat displays the sizes of files and folders. A service scans your harddisk in the background and caches the results. Designed forperformance!
  41. Rename-It! (https://sourceforge.net/projects/renameit/):
    Definesome filters to apply to a list of files, which can be in multiplefolders, to rename the whole list at once. It checks the file names,integrates in the Shell (via Explorer context menu), supports regularexpressions, ID3 tags, and much more.
  42. ShellWM (http://sourceforge.net/projects/shellwm/):
    Windowsskinning application to be used with a Win32 Shell replacement (likeLitestep, geOshell, sharpE, etc.) or just native Explorer.
  43. Blackbox for Windows (http://sourceforge.net/projects/bb4win/):
    Blackboxfor Windows is an alternative shell for Microsoft Windows. It is basedstylistically on the Blackbox window manager for the X Window System,however it does not use the same codebase except for the gradientrendering code.
  44. HideThatWindow! (http://sourceforge.net/projects/hidethatwindow/):
    HideThatWindow!enables you to Hide or Show a window; minimize, maximize and restoreits original size (or change the size to fit your needs). Disable thewindow's taskbar button or send it to tray. Other features aretransparency, docking and top-most.
  45. Security & Privacy Complete 3 (http://sourceforge.net/projects/cmia/):
    Security& Privacy Complete is mainly a security tool for Windows. It candisable all services which might be a securit-risk, harden registrysettings... Also included privacy features for Internet Explorer, MediaPlayer, and of course: Mozilla Firefox.
  46. TaskSwitchXP (http://sourceforge.net/projects/taskswitchxp/):
    TaskSwitchXPprovides the same functionality as the existing application switchingmechanism in Windows XP today. In addition to displaying an icon list,however, the application will also show a thumbnail preview of thewindow that will be switched to.
  47. Windows Process Tools (http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpstools):
    Command-lineutilities to find, list, and terminate running processes under Windows,similar to the Unix ps and kill commands. Good for command-line folkswho don't like to use the Windows Task Manager.
  48. OpenSTA (http://sourceforge.net/projects/opensta/):
    OpenSystem Testing Architecture - a distributed software testingarchitecture designed around CORBA. The current toolset has thecapability of performing scripted Web (HTTP and HTTPS) heavy load testswith performance measurements from Win32 platforms.
  49. MFC MUTE (http://sourceforge.net/projects/mfc-mute-net/):
    MFCMUTE is a MS Windows *ONLY* client for the MUTE anonymous P2P network.This application derives from the original MUTE(mute-net.sourceforge.net) app supporting anonymous file sharing. TheGUI is the best/most polished Windows MUTE available.
  50. DeepNetScanner (http://sourceforge.net/projects/nbtenum):
    Thisis a internet security scanner which scans a specified machine or arange of IPs for all possible information like NetBIOS enumeration,gathering sharelist, domain, os, lan manager, remote connection, SNMPwalking, ...
  51. WinSCP (http://sourceforge.net/projects/winscp/):
    WinSCPis a SFTP and SCP client for Windows using SSH. Its main function issecure copying of files between a local and a remote computer. Beyondthis basic function, WinSCP manages some other actions with files.Plugin to FAR manager is available too.
  52. winfingerprint (http://sourceforge.net/projects/winfingerprint/):
    Winfingerprintis a Win32 MFC VC++ .NET based security tool that is able to DetermineOS, enumerate users, groups, shares, SIDs, transports, sessions,services, service pack and hotfix level, date and time, disks, and opentcp and udp ports.
  53. Visual Component Framework (http://vcf-online.org/):The Visual Component Framework is an advanced C++ application frameworkthat makes it easy to produce powerful C++ applications. The frameworkis a based on a thoroughly modern C++ design and has built in supportfor Rapid Application Development (RAD).

Some Very good VC++/MFC resources beside Codeproject.com

  1. http://www.naughter.com/ (VC++/MFC huge code repository)
    By PJ naughter Personallymy favorite beside codeproject.com. This site contains huge source coderepository for MFC programmer. It has some of the best addon classeswritten for MFC programmers. What I like most about PJ naughter is thathe keeps on improving these classes and fix each and every bug in thecode. Some of the classes has now is 70 to 80th version.
  2. http://flounder.com/mvp_tips.htm (VC++/MFC)
    BY Joseph M. Newcomer
    Thisis very nice site containing lots and lots of VC++ tips tricks and verydetailed essays + great code examples. Main focus is on how to writethe code in right way.
  3. http://www.cheztabor.com/ (ATL/WTL)
    by cheztabor
    This site contains very nice code examples for ATL , WTL and Shell programming.
  4. http://www.viksoe.dk/code/ (ATL/WTL)
    By author of Gmail Drive
    Althoughcode for GmailDrive is not provided but this site contains lots ofother code example covering MFC, ATL, WTL and Shell programming.
  5. http://www.codeguru.com/ (VC++/MFC/ATL and lot more)
    Does not need any introduction. I think most of us already know about this site.
  6. http://programmerworld.net/personal/projects.htm (VC++/MFC )
    This is my personal web site. It has one firewall software with source code. Will be adding more code soon.
  7. http://vcfaq.mvps.org/ (VC++/MFC FAQs)
    Thisis the MVP's Frequently Asked Questions Page for Microsoft Visual C++.In here you'll find answers to several common asked questions aboutVisual C++, MFC and Windows development in C/C++, as well as other.
  8. http://www.developersvoice.com/programming/article/vc-mfc (VC++/MFC)
    VC++/ MFC related FAQS
  9. http://www.functionx.com/ (VC++/MFC )
    A beginners site for VC++ and MFC programming. Contains some very nice beginner articles.
  10. http://www.softlookup.com/tutorial/vc++/index.asp A beginners site for VC++ and MFC programming. Contains some very nice beginner articles.
  11. http://www.mathcs.sjsu.edu/faculty/pearce/mfc/ A very vice web site. Very well written. One of the best resource for beginner in the field of VC++/MFC.

Points of Interest

Ihave written this article to provide all VC++ developers a place wherethey can find some of the best open source VC++/MFC applications. Ipersonally find them very useful.

Kindly help me in adding more good open source VC++/MFC projects in this list.

You can find more articles and software projects with free source code on my web site :-

History

Version 2.1

2nd Sept, 2007 :

  1. Added two more resources for VC++ and MFC (No. 10 and 11)

Version 2

21st June, 2007 :

  1. Updated the article title as some of best open source projects.
  2. added Some Very good VC++/MFC resources beside Codeproject.com

About Sudhir Mangla


Iam a B.E in Information Technology form Lingaya's Institute ofManagement and Technology Faridabad, India.Curently I am working asLead Engineering in a software company in India.
I has worked on VC++, MFC, VB, Sql Server. Currently I am working on VC++,MFC and C#.

freesource codes of my projects i.e. open source firewall for windows andother articles can be found at http://Programmerworld.NET (Free Booksand Source code)and at http://DevelopersVoice.com (VC++ FAQ, MFC FAQ,C++ FAQ)

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