Exploring the Open Source Software World
In computer programming, the 'source code' is somewhat like the DNA of a program in that all of the instructions and the ability to change what the program can do is contained in the source code.
Traditional commercial software does not allow users access to the source code, so that users can only get updates from the original source.
Open Source software is software that allows anyone to access the source code, therefore, giving anyone with the technical know-how the ability to make changes.
There are a host of free open-source alternatives to many popular commercial programs that could save you big bucks.
Listen in as the Data Doctors take you on a field trip into the awesome world of open source software!
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Original Air Dates: Mar 6, 2010 / Mar 7, 2010
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- Pros & cons of open source software
- Comparison of Open Source alternatives to Windows
- Mozilla's Firefox Browser
- OpenOffice - a Free alternative to Microsoft Office
- PDF maker - a free PDF maker!
- TrueCrypt - Open source encryption software
- GanttProject - Free project management software
- TurboCASH - Open source accounting software
- KeePass - Open source password management program
- GIMPshop - Alternative to Photoshop
- Audacity - Free Sound Editing software
- SugarCRM - Open Source online CRM
- Bid-O-Matic - eBay auto bid 'sniping' program
- Freemind - Note taking via mind mapping
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- Free Powerpoint viewer for Windows
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