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If you need expensive software but your wallet won't support it, the answer is a lot easier (and a lot more legal!) than cracked programs. Think Open Source! There's an Open Source application available, often for free, for almost every computer need you can imagine.

Dell has announced that it will be selling certain consumer PCs with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed and by so doing admitting that Linux is actually ready for the mainstream consumer big time.

A brief look at the beginings of open source, how it works and why it is a better system for creating software.

Enter Open Source, Freeware and Shareware. Open Source products are not necessarily free from cost, the free refers to the source code being open for others to use and incorporate.

Why spend tons of money on software? Cost saving tips to help you get more valuable software for free.

Digital freedom and your rights. The aims and goals of the Free Software Foundation.

Ubuntu Linux is a popular, open source, linux-based operating system. Ubuntu serves as an affordable alternative to the more popular Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This article outlines its different capabilities.

A look at some free software alternatives for Microsoft Windows Users.

It is possible to create a productive web site development environment usiine Gnu/Linux and Free and Open-Source Software. This system can match the functionality of a Windows based setup and provide more stability, and flexibility.

If you have ever gotten frustrated by your Windows operating system, or desired to learn a new operating system such as Linux, it might be time to get started.

It doesn't matter if you're new to the linux community or not, you're probably going to enjoy this new release of Ubuntu Linux, packed with fresh and exciting goodies.

If Linux is to become an upgrade path for ordinary Windows users, at least one distribution has to be installable the way the ordinary computer user will install it. Is Ubuntu going to live up to its publicity?

A relatively new distribution to enter the scene is called Ubuntu, and it's quickly become the most widely downloaded flavor of Linux. Great features and a seemless user experience have helped it on its way.

Dell and Ubuntu announced on Tuesday that Dell has selected Ubuntu, an open-source Linux distribution, for its new line of Linux computers. The move seems logical for the world's 2nd largest hardware seller and most popular desktop Linux.

Why open source software like Drupal and WordPress make sense.

Learn about the philosophy behind Open Source projects and the pros and cons of the Open Source model.

Recently there have been some notable developments between the software powerhouse known as Microsoft and the open source community, namely Linux. This article covers some of the more recent parts of this conflict.

Open Source is defined by the Open Source Initiative. It is the software that is available free along with the source code. Normally, this is provided free for download over the internet.

Software licensing fees can be a major drain on any business. If you're looking to save a little money look into the many open source applications available for free or at greatly reduced costs for businesses or schools.

Don't want to pay over $400 for Microsoft Office, but can't afford to be without it?

Audacity is one type of high quality recording software that can be obtained for free. What's more, it is open source which means that any experienced developer can create plug-ins to enhance the software's usability.

Open Source Video Games have come a long way in the last few years. This series of articles looks at the current state of games in the Free or Open Source World.

Open source began as a philosophy in software that is now expanding into areas that promote a collective community experience but which challenges old notions of indiivdual intellectual property rights.

There has been an enormous explosion in freeware, shareware, and open source programs. Students, who have little money, need to take advantage of what is available.

There a ton of great open source applications for Mac, but the five I've picked to highlight are easily my favorites, and applications that I think every Mac owner should install.

Are you a programming geek? Perhaps you're a college student, and the cost of books doesn't leave any money for your programming job/hobby. What are your options? Are there programs that can meet your needs whilst remaining free?

Claims of patent allegations may be an attempt to get people to stop using software like Sun's OpenOffice or Ubuntu's Linux distribution but the move seems to be backfiring on the software giant.

Free Open Source Software to protect your information from prying eyes.

Discusses the Open Source model as applied to society outside of the internet

Silverstripe open source CMS is a very good content management system for your website.

Philosophy, not a subject that is normally associated with software, is actually major component of the current revolution in software.

Camtasia is very advanced capturing software that enables you to create intricately detailed videos capturing everything down to the very keystroke.

Everyone loves art, and whether they just like to touch up photographs or they make a living producing extravagant artwork, nobody likes to pay high prices for the software they need. What if there were free products that could get the job done?

Windows is known for taking money out of people's pockets. There is a way to save, and even have fun while doing it.

I decided to write this guide after spending about fifteen years trying many of the free software packages available on the Internet. I always enjoyed using free software, mostly because it is free and I am a cheap skate

How much did you pay for your computer? Want another one for free? Here are some ideas on how to do it and how to get free software.

Do you wonder what Linux us? Does it scare you? Do you think that Internet Explorer is the top of the line in web browsing? Do you want to get a glimpse of what exists out there in free computer software?

A free program trumps Vista for eye-candy visual computer effects.

Several free firewall packages offer features like web filtering, VPN and QoS that are just as good as firewalls that cost hundreds of dollars.

Cyberduck is an open source FTP client for Mac that goes beyond the features built into the Mac operating system. While it has a slightly different interface than many other FTP clients, Cyberduck is easily the best free client available for Mac.

RSSOwl is a very nice RSS Reader for Mac, Windows and Linux. In addition to being a really nice program with lots of features, it's completely free, not to mention open source.

Open source programs (and other forms of free software) can really save you time and money. Here are a few great Windows programs that won't cost you anything.

The software known as 10 in 1 technology, comes in two packages; Desktop Multiplier and DiscoverStation. It is reliable in solar application due to its reduced power consumption.

Compared to free demos that only gives you a small taste in an attempt to sell the product, these free full version software are the best picks solely due to the fact that there is no commercial end to the trial period.

This article describes what a .FLV video file is and how you can download and open it on your computer using free software such as VLC, Adobe Media Player or Quicktime.

Ubuntu is a cost effective OS that everyone in the computer world can try and use with out any commitment. Using LiveCD technology allows you to try the OS and supporting software without installing on to your business or home computer.

Recently, I looked at my old pc and thought, "What should I do with you?" Soon, it was wiped clean of the Windows Virus and it was sporting Ubuntu Linux. I've been satisfied since then, and there's nothing I could do on Windows that I can't do with Linux.

Most people expect their operating system to be able to play store-purchased (encrypted) DVDs right away, with no additional software. In this guide, I walk a user through a few easy steps in order to enable this feature in Ubuntu Linux.

We have all heard of Linux,but how many of us have heard of Ubuntu Linux?

The following article is going to teach you everything you need to know in order to make a USB flash drive with Ubuntu Linux installed, similar to the ones sold at PenLinux.com. However, there are a few things that you need to know first: