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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This article covers all the free software you need to get office work done. Then it goes into freeware fun.

Linux is an "open source" operating system, meaning that it can be modified and distributed freely. Because of this fact there are hundreds of Linux distributions in circulation and Linux is quickly becoming one of the world's most popular operating systems.

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.

Reasons why the author is choosing Linux over Mac and Windows, at least in the interim anyway.

Linux is the number one open source (free) operating system available to users, but how can it successfully battle larger companies like Microsoft and its Windows operating system?

Why open source software like Drupal and WordPress make sense.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Freeware makes it easy to not spend a dime on computer programs.

There are some free pieces of software you just have to have: five, to be exact. You don't want to be the only person to not have these installed.

With open source software and people sharing things on the internet via freeware and shareware, it is possible for a small business to find a working accounting software, without breaking the bank.

Maybe you run a small business or you're creating a new personal budget, and you need some finance software, but you're reluctant to spend the money. Are there programs that can meet your needs whilst remaining free?

Do you Twitter? In this review, I take on a brand new program for Linux Twitter users - Twitux. Twitux is fast, friendly, and easy to use. Does it have everything I'd want in a Twitter client? Not quite, but it's still fun to use.

This article gives a thorough run down of free software (freeware) that can be used to protect your Windows computer. It also gives some suggestions about freeware for office suites, multimedia and more, all for Windows Operating System.

The popular Ubuntu distribution is poised to become the first foray into open source mobile computing.

n today's day in age, computers are used for just about everything. With that in mind, there is software for just about everything you can think of. Sounds good, right? Not when you take the price tag into consideration.

Stepmania is a freeware, open-source DDR style game for the PC.

There are a mind-boggling number of websites offering to teach you how to type or promising to build your typing skills for a fee. I found that if you do a little research, it's easy to find FREE online resources that will help typers of all ages

Now, Dell has released two desktops and one notebook coming pre-installed with Linux software. Dell's XPX 410n and Dimension E520 desktops and the Inspirion E1505n will come with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux operating system as OEM software.

For some people, the desire to rid their computer of Microsoft products is philosophical as well as practical. In this article, I will discuss several programs to allow you to replace what Microsoft has to offer, for free!

The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds opened a gateway that has lead the world in a number of exciting directions. This article tells of what Linux is and gives background into the origins and background of the creator, Linus Torvalds.

Dell Computers, responding to requests from customers and IT professionals, announced Friday that the company, reeling from multiple poor quarters, will begin selling a new line of computers loaded with Linux instead of Windows.

Linux is stable, attractive, and functional open source operating system. Haven't you always wanted to try it?

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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?

Finding free software isn't at all hard, if you read this article you will find the best places to go for software.

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.

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

Why free/open source software is a viable business model and should be given equal consideration.

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.

Free software is great, and it's even better when it can help prevent high costs of the traditional programs.

Richard Stallman is one of the core founders of the free software movement. Without his contributions and developments, software and computers would not be what they are today.

Miro is software for watching, downloading, searching and storing video clips from the internet. Miro (previously known as Democracy Player and DTV) is an Internet television application developed by the Participatory Culture Foundation. It is supported on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Few people are aware that free, high quality alternatives to some of the most popular and costly software applications are available with outstanding features and great support. Let's look at a few and then learn how to find a free software program for any need.

Computers have become our daily productive utility. This is a list of free software tools one can download onto their desktop to be more productive.

When we start talking about ethics and New Media two things come to mind. P2p file sharing and open source programs. Both can be seen in negative and positive light which also seems to make it seem as if P2p and open source are good and bad.

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

Sometimes free software can be better than proprietary software, but you got to know what to look for and how to get it your way.

The Gimp is an acronym for GNU image manipulation program and is a free piece of software which can be used as a replacement for Adobe Photoshop.

Open Office is a free competitor to Internet Explorer. It has become a major competitor in the last few years.

As you can imagine I have reinstalled Windows XP countless times. I have found it very handy to have a list of links to the free software programs. So I will share with you my post install programs:

Some simple programs I use that are completely free.

Once you get your first EVP recording you will need to use some EVP software to analyze that ghost voice that you just captured. But which software is the best and how much will it cost?

Open Office is an all in one office suite that you can download and distribute freely to whomever you want.

Teaching yourself graphics and computer animation doesn't have to cost a fortune with this collection of free software. Homeschooling moms, bored adults, and wannabe video game writers can all find something here.

Before you spend any of your hard earned cash on high priced software, take a look here to learn about the cheap and absolutely free alternatives available.

Descriptive article on why paid antivirus software is a better bargain than free antivirus software.

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GoDaddy.com Hosting Plans offers hosting plans that allow you to install many Open Source CMS Programs with one click! Learn more about which CMS Programs GoDaddy offers here.

CMS (standing for Content Management System) programs are the newest craze among aspiring, young web professionals. They allow anyone who aspires to be any one of these, access to database and community building web site software for free!

Crossword puzzles are great brain teasers. Here are three websites that offer free crossword puzzle makers for you. Simply create your words and their clues and enter them to create your customized crossword puzzles.

Joomla! is a CMS Open Source Software program that I highly recommend to anyone researching a new CMS software utility. Community Builder is a Joomla extension that enhances user experience, and gives you more options for your users

No one really enjoys paying $200 or more for Microsoft Office; whether you're using Mac OSX, Windows XP, Vista, Linux, Redhat, OpenBSD, or several other obscure operating systems, there may be an open-source solution to your productivity software problem.

Open source software is an amazing way to get high-quality and secure products for your desktop at absolutely no cost. With the rise of open source, you can replace nearly any expensive commercial application with a fully functional counterpart...

ThinkFree Office Online brings platform-independent office-quality application to the Internet. Available applications are word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Rockbox is free, open-source replacement firmware which can be used on many Jukebox-style MP3 players, such as Apple's iPod. In many cases, it gives your player greater functionality than the original firmware.

How to setup Winamp to mix your music like a club DJ or radio station.

RootCheck is an extremely useful open source software for servers since it scans the server and finds any problems on it.

The OpenMoko Neo1973 is the first open-source touch screen smartphone ever created. The Neo 1973 runs the Linux 2.6.17 kernel, has WiFi, touch-screen, and is music capable. Best of all, it's not an iPhone.

Most people face the same dilemma when they envision their first website : where to begin. With build-you-own sites and pay-for templates, the options seem endless. Here are 5 must have scripts to start, or enhance, your site.

Transmission bittorrent client is an open source client available for both Mac and Linux users. It recently went through an upgrade, and the updated version is - in my opinion - among the best clients out there.

Drupal is an open source web content management system, which means that it's a completely free way to set up and manage your web site.

People new to writing music have a few ways to write a song. Anvil Studio, a great piece of music writing software, allows composition for up to sixteen separate parts.

This second part in the series takes the reader on a tour of the preloaded software that comes with Ubuntu and compares it to the equivalent software for Windows.