Open Source software is about breaking the stranglehold of large corporate companies.
The code to 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. 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. It is not only possible but in many cases better to use Open Source software to achieve professional results in Digital Photography. 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)

You can build a 4ghz dual core AMD computer with 2gb ddr2 ram, 160gb hard disk, dvd-rw and 19inch tft monitor - running Linux with Gimp for £250
A Windows computer running Photshop will cost £1000 and a similar spec Mac will cost £1500

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, Scribus and Open Office