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DesktopServer vs metapad

A side-by-side look at DesktopServer and metapad. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DesktopServer

DesktopServer

Development

DesktopServer is an open source WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP) distribution that allows developers to run web server software on Windows desktops for testing purposes. It is free, easy to install and configure.

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metapad

metapad

Office & Productivity

Metapad is a simple text editor for Windows that focuses on speed and efficiency. It has a clean interface and useful features like syntax highlighting, markdown support, and themes.

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