OPENSOURCE

Opensource software has grown year after year. There have been your occasional duds but there have been just as many diamonds. Sometimes garnering attention from the big boys of the commercial world.

Still paying for Microsoft Office : Shrugg off with the new version of OpenOffice (opensource) 3.0 beta......

A short story dealing with genetic engineering in the near future.

Drupal is one of the leading opensource content management system used for creating websites, blogs and managing the content of a website as well. As drupal is an open source CMS, it is...

WordPress is an opensource content management system, which is used as blog publishing and web development platform...

I am not perfect at making animations, and I just got started good. I have created five small videos for youtube with free software. I am on Linux Mint, but if you are a Windows user, you can do the same thing.

Originally started as a BBS (Bulletin Board System) by Dries Buytaert, Drupal was turned into an Opensource project back in 2001. Now in the 6.x series, let's review this much discussed CMS and see what makes it tick.

A guide to use Sharepoint and SSIS.

A guideline for developers who wish to start hosting their software/projects and bring in a community of developers to help build it better.

Open Source is a great alternative to commercial software for University of Iowa students.

Software Review

NVDA is short for NonVisual Desktop Access, and is a "free and open source screen reader for the Microsoft Windows operating system."

Choosing a CMS can be an arduous and lengthy task. How do you choose from a list of several hundred (or potentially more) software packages to find the one that best suits your needs? We will discuss the best steps to take in order to help you make an educated decision.

It can be a difficult decision to switch from some of the web based solutions that are offered by major industry players such as blogger et al. However, there is a major advantage to running your own blog software: customization. Here are some tips to choose a platform

Open Source Video Games have come a long way in the last few years. This series of articles looks at the current state of games in the Free or Open Source World.

Few people are aware that free, high quality alternatives to some of the most popular and costly software applications are available with outstanding features and great support. Let's look at a few and then learn how to find a free software program for any need.

While the I-Doser brainwave entrainment files are a novel and enjoyable concept, many people are turned off because of the proprietary file type requiring the use of the proprietary software and thus, the use of a computer.

Auntie Bu will discuss a detail or topic of Ubuntu vs Microsoft for the lay person in each article.

A small tour on the road of open source and GNU power tools for Microsoft Windows Users.

Digital freedom and your rights. The aims and goals of the Free Software Foundation.

Why spend tons of money on software? Cost saving tips to help you get more valuable software for free.

Are you a programming geek? Perhaps you're a college student, and the cost of books doesn't leave any money for your programming job/hobby. What are your options? Are there programs that can meet your needs whilst remaining free?

There are several email clients specifically designed for the Mac, some better than others. If you've got a Mac and you're looking into a new email client, you may want to consider the list below.

Maybe you run a small business or you're creating a new personal budget, and you need some finance software, but you're reluctant to spend the money. Are there programs that can meet your needs whilst remaining free?

A brief look at the beginings of open source, how it works and why it is a better system for creating software.