Open Source is here and now!

Everyday I hear people complaining about computer problems. Virii/spy ware, bugs, etc, you name it. I would like to inform you that computer use does not have to be painful. Say if I told you that there is operating systems and software out there that is not about the selling aspect, Its all about the usage and improvement. It is created by professionals in their native fields and constantly being refined. This goes for office software, games and most software used in professional environments. It has been created as an alternative with cross compatibility in mind. Not to mention that almost all of it is FREE.

This is what they call "Open Source" software. You may be using it right now and not even know it. Applications such as Apache, Firefox, VLC media player, Gaim aka Pidgeon, Abiword, GNUcash, and even Google is built on "Open Source" software. What does that tell you?

For companies out there looking to cut or eliminate cost for proprietary software licenses. This is what you have been seeking. People who are just starting off in their own business, this is ideal.

An example of "Open Source" success story is Mr. Mark Shuttleworth, the man who created "Ubuntu". A version of Linux that Dell now sells on their computers. Mr. Shuttleworth had created a company based solely on FOSS (Free Open Source Software). He was the original owner of "Verisign", which was bought from him for 575 million dollars. Remember the guy who paid 20 million to orbit the Earth for a week? That would be this guy. One hell of a vacation huh?

One other thing I would like to point out is, If you are a programmer, this software can be modified for improvement or interact with whatever you need it to. You are only obligated to share your modified code with the original developer(s). Which in my opinion is totally fair, especially if they are the ones that created it in the first place.

To help you start your investigation into this "Open Source" movement, I have included some links to my websites. They have more information and links to the original sites that have created this software. I do hope you find it useful ..

Standard Software

Games

In this day of age information is what is sought after the most. People are constantly seeking better ways of accomplishing an objective. I would like to help point you in the right direction.