VALO-CD was a distribution of open-source software on a CD for Microsoft Windows aiming to spread knowledge and the use of open-source software. Its last release was in 2013.
VALO-CD originated from Finland, and was originally available only in Finnish. Since version 7's release in March 2012, an international version was made available in English.
The acronym VALO means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. is also a Finnish word that means "light". The name is intended to connote enlightenment.
The project started in 2008, and aimed to support technological and economic development in Finland.
Version 8 released in 2012 and Version 9 release in 2013.
Contents Version 8 included the following software: Writing and drawing: Dia, GIMP, Inkscape, LibreOffice, and Scribus. Internet: Firefox, Thunderbird, Pidgin, Vuze, and WinSCP. Recreation: Stellarium, and Tux Paint. Multimedia: Audacity, MuseScore and VLC media player. Tools: 7-Zip, Evince, InfraRecorder, KeePass, Notepad++, PDFCreator, and TrueCrypt. Guides: Various user guides by FLOSS Manuals.
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