| VALO-CD | |
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| Stable release | 9 (2013)
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Website | www |
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.1 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.23
The acronym VALO means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. Valo is also a Finnish word that means "light".4 The name is intended to connote enlightenment.
The project started in 2008, and aimed to support technological and economic development in Finland.5
Version 8 released in 20121 and Version 9 release in 2013.6
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.
References
References
- Hillenius, Gijs (2012-02-28). "Eighth edition of Finnish CD to promote open source". interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- "Now in English: VALO-CD Open Source Software Collection". Slashdot. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- Noyes, Katherine (4 December 2012). "VALO-CD serves a smorgasbord of open source Windows apps". PCWorld. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- "VALO-CD Now Available in English: Makes Installing Free and Open Source Software Easier Than Ever for Windows Users". Yahoo News. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- "Uusi Valo-CD esittelee Adoben korvikkeita" (in Finnish). Digitoday. 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- Lehto, Linda (2013-09-18). "VALO-CD versio 9 julkaistu". COSS.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-09-25.