Simplify the Web

Have you ever really looked at software prices? It's amazing how expensive it can be to outfit your computer with the latest and greatest versions of name-brand software. That's where the Open Source movement comes from. Open Source software is designed to be created and distributed by lots of people. The idea is that two brains are better than one...so OS software folks make their creations available to others so that they can make it better.

If you're tired of Internet Explorer, you might try Firefox. If you can't afford Quickbooks, you might try Compiere or TurboCash. There are thousands of quality Open Source programs out there, but they can be hard to find. Clicking the link below will take you to a very well-researched article. The author lists a name-brand software product that's usually pretty expensive, and lists a quality OS alternative. For those who might need a program like Visio once a year, spending the money to buy it could be considered wasteful...so Dia might be helpful. For those who wonder whether a career in graphic design is in their future, buying Photoshop is an incredibly expensive way to find out...so GIMP might answer the question without breaking the bank.

If you wish you had more money to buy better software, check out the list: Proprietary Programs and their Open Source Alternatives