Open Source Software:

Why spent hundreds of pounds topping up the bank balance of Microsoft and Adobe

For many years PC users have been forced to use the Microsoft Windows operating system with all its faults. As a virtual monopoly this arrangement has made Bill Gates the richest man in the world - at our expense. Mac users are tied to Apple software. Adobe feel they have the rights to digital imaging.

Open Source software is about breaking the stranglehold of large corporate companies.
The code to all Open Source software is made available to everyone, this means that it is able to be developed in many countries by different individuals and companies for the benefit of all. Most Open Source software is both freely available and usually free from cost.

Many think that because it is free it can't be any good, but there are many examples Open Source software that is better than its expensive counterparts.

You can opt for complete freedom with Open Source operating systems and programs or simply pick and choose programs to run on your existing OS (Windows or OSX)

Topics Covered: Overviews of: Linux operating system and programs Programs for image manipulation, word processing, web browsing etc. Windows based software Using alternative software in digital imaging production Gimp, Xnview, etc. Using Scribus and Open Office