Open-Source is the Future!

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We are dedicated to informing and educating the public about the benefits of open-source.

What is open-source?

Generally, open-source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. Open source software is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available.

In other words, it's free to use, edit, develop and share.

Top 10 Open Source Applications

This list represents our top 10 useful cross-platform open-source applications.

  1. Mozilla Firefox - Web Browser
  2. OpenOffice.org - Productivity Suite
  3. Thunderbird - Email Client
  4. Gimp - Image Editor
  5. Inkscape - Vector Graphics Editor
  6. Scribus - Desktop Publishing
  7. VLC Media Player
  8. Songbird - iTunes Alternative
  9. FileZilla - FTP Client
  10. PeaZip - Archive Manager

Applications listed above work on both Linux and PC platforms. The list by no means covers all applications available but focuses on popularity and usage statistics. If you are interested in current browser statistics, click here to view browser trends.

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Spread Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a free open-source web browser. Firefox is known for its security, simplicity, plug-in support, customization, cross-platform compatibility, and tabbed browsing.

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Discover Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a secure, intuitive operating system that powers desktops, servers, netbooks and laptops. Ubuntu is, and always will be, absolutely free.

We recommend Ubuntu for its ease of use, security, support community, popularity, and zero cost.

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