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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.

OpenOffice.org is revolutionizing the world of office applications for computers of all kinds. This open source software offers a free and viable alternative to more expensive options such as Microsoft Office.

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.

Many software applications are not compatible with Linux, because they have a different user interface and different functionalities. There are, however, some very powerful applications available to Linux users. Here are the top ten.

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.

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.

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?

Learn about Portable Apps, the way to install many open source programs on portable media so you can use it on multiple computers with one installation and all the same settings.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

What is Linux? Linux is an operating system like Windows and Mac OSX. I will be discussing some of the advantages as well as disadvantages to using the Linux operating system as opposed to using the Windows operating system.

2007 will be remembered as the year that Linux broke out into the mainstream with high profile products like the OLPC XO, gPC, Asus EEEpc and the ever increasing popularity of Ubuntu Linux. 2008 promises to be the year Linux comes home.

Damn Small Linux is an operating system designed from the ground up to fit on a business card sized cd-rom. How functional is it? How useful is it? Is it really damn small?

Linux is already firmly entrenched on networks, web page and corporate servers, and it's even running the software of a plane, but can Linux ever hope to compete with Microsoft and Apple for the hearts and minds of desktop users? I say YES.

Have you ever wondered:"Is there anything other than Microsoft Office?". Look no more, OpenOffice.org is here!

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

Dreamlinux is a version of Linux that makes no bones about its goal of trying to look like Mac OS X. Does it succeed? I think so.

Open Office is a wonderful set of applications that rival Microsoft Office in functionality

Many people feel they are stuck using Microsoft products - Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet Explorer. In this article, I show that the Mac is a viable option, and go over programs which have many - if not all - of the features you may desire.

gNewLinux is a variety of Linux derived from Ubuntu, only with all the non-free and proprietary "stuff" removed. So it's free... but it is useful? At all?

The Microsoft monopoly has been in full throttle for years. Now IBM, amongst others are attempting to seek redemption by promoting Free of Charge Ubuntu, Symphony, and Sun Microsystems's Open Office, etc.

A few years ago I discovered an alternative to Microsoft Windows, and I haven't looked back. It's easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and saves me hundreds of dollars each year. No, I didn't buy a Mac. I downloaded Linux.

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...

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?

Details on different spreadsheet programs, including software of this type for Windows, DOS, Linux, and Apple operating systems.

A guide to many practical considerations when changing your OS from Windows to Linux.

Xfburn is a lightweight disc burning application for Linux users running the XFCE desktop environment, although it will work in any Linux. Xfburn is easy to use, fast and friendly, what more do you want?

Inkscape is a free scalable vector graphics application (an Adobe Illustrator style program), that is available for all major platforms.

Fedora 7 was released in late May, and when I had a chance, I downloaded and installed it. While it may not knock Ubuntu off my hard drive, it is well worth a look.

If you need Microsoft Office, but can't afford it, OpenOffice,org will offer the same features for free.

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.

Comparing Microsoft Office and OpenOffice. OpenOffice offers many of the same features as Microsoft Office, but OpenOffice is free to download. THe nice thing about OpenOffice is that you can convert your files to a .PDF file within the program.

OpenOffice is a project that attempts to recreate most of the popular features to Microsoft Office. OpenOffice Writer is the equivalent to Microsoft Word. But does it really get rid of the need for Microsoft's word processor?

There are many freeware applications out there but very few are actually useful on almost every single computer. This a list that I have compiled for personal use to share for everyone else.

OpenOffice is an unbelievable bargain. This is a robust and full featured office productivity suite that offers word-processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database modules. And best of all, this comes completely free.

A quick review of OpenOffice's free software, which is a great alternative to Microsoft Office.

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:

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.

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.

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?

Open Source alternatives to Linux

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.

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

Using this unique software and an inexpensive flash memory thumb drive, you can use public computers without worrying about leaving personal information behind.

Abiword is a word processor for Linux. It is completely free to use, and open source. But is it a viable alternative to using Microsoft Word? Read on to find out my experiences.

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.

Quicksilver is a program launcher on steroids for the Mac desktop. While at first glance Quicksilver is a great help with launching applications, it holds much more power just below the surface.

Sometimes you may want to keep a program installed, but not have it appear in your Application menu. Or you may just want to edit the name of an application... here's how.

Homeschool teachers are often frustrated when teacher freebies exclude homeschoolers. I have found a large number of free offers for both traditional teachers and homeschool teachers. All of these offers provide hard copies, not just downloads.

Choosing a computer for your child can be daunting, but with a little research and understanding, it doesn't have to be.

Common recommended examples of free software for business and residential use.

Fast, reliable software is getting more and more expensive these days...or is it? There are a large number of free tools that you should be using on your PC that will not only make owning a computer cheaper...but better.

NeoOffice 2.1 is like Microsoft Office but for the Mac OS X and without the huge price tag.

An article listing some of the free software equivalents that have been tested, are virus / spyware free, and properly function. Plus some guidance for finding free software that properly functions, without infecting your computer.

Good news for parents; if your child has been bothering you about getting a PC but you just don't have the budget, Everex has the perfect solution. Everex, a leader in the design and production of personal computers has launched its $298 Back-to-School PC.

NeoOffice, a Java port of the venerable OpenOffice suite, is a fantastic, free office suite for Mac. It offers almost all the features of Microsoft Office 2003 (or 2004 for Mac), and does so without costing a dime!

With NOMu, you can start any of the NeoOffice applications with just a single click, or bring up any of your templates, not to mention your recent items.

In part one of this experiment, I went over a bit of reasoning for attempting to live my computing life without anything but a web browser (Firefox), and extensions. In this segment, I detail the selection process for websites to "replace" my previously-used programs.

Details on different types of software and software packages which can be used for web design.

CopyWrite is another word processor aimed directly at writers of long form fiction. CopyWrite not only enables the writer to keep track of his/her ideas, but also revisions, character traits, notes, and more.

Ubuntu may be far easier to install, but Knoppix is not far off as long as you properly partition your hard drive before hand.

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

Why open source software like Drupal and WordPress make sense.

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

There are a number of websites which are creating open source religious instruction. Will we soon see a "Wikipedia for Christians"?

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

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.

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.

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.

Rockbox is an open source firmware designed for several different mp3 players, including the iPod. The free firmware is available to anyone with one of the supported players.

Missing in the last edition of the Open Source Gamers Guide to Free Games was a little gem of a platformer called TeeWars. To make up for this slight I am publishing a full review.

Books is an open source collection manager for Mac OS X that makes it easy for people wanting to manage their book collection to create, fill and share their book lists with the world.

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

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

Halite is a free, open-source, lightweight bittorrent client that offers selective downloading, can make torrent files, and is able to host torrents without a central tracker.

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

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.

Platformers are a genre made familiar to us all by Mario and his underrated sibling Luigi. Typically 2d, platformers involve a lot of running and jumping from platform to platform, hence the name. This time on the OSGGFG, we jump on the best of Open Source Platformers.

Camino is a Cocoa-based, open-source version of Mozilla's Firefox web browser. Utilizing the Gecko html rendering engine and all the niceties that go along with being a native Cocoa application, Camino is a web browser to keep an eye on.

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.

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.

Part 2 of the ongoing Open Source Gamer's Guide to Free games. Up this time: A tour around the Free RTS gaming world.

A small tour on the road of open source and GNU power tools for Microsoft Windows Users.

Pidgin, an open source instant messenger program, is unlike most programs out there. What are some advantages? It's free, it's memory-friendly and it's simply awesome.

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.

Racing games have evolved tremendously from the first white box blips in Atari's Night Driver to near photo realistic physic simulating games of today. All of the entries in this installment of the OSGGFG share the quest to cross the finish line first.

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