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Cost does not need to be a barrier to creativity or needed functionality on your computer.

Enjoy.

Know the trade-offs

then

make a choice.

Free software will often have a different workflow than the paid programs they replace, and have limitations that might not be immediately obvious.

Look for Open Source Software in Multiple Places

  • http://www.techsupportalert.com/
  • http://alternativeto.net/
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages

Essential Questions

to ask about

Freeware or Free Open Source Software

  • http://www.lo4d.com/

Visit the development and support site & read reviews before you download

Example: LibreOffice

Support and Development site (same): https://www.libreoffice.org/

Sample review: http://www.infoworld.com/article/2889314/applications/review-libreoffice-4-4-raises-the-bar.html

  • Does it work with my Operating System?
  • Does it do what I need it to do?
  • Is it compatible with file formats I need to work with?
  • Is it under active development?
  • Is there a support community?
  • Is it safe ( http://www.lo4d.com/ )?

Most Paid Programs have freeware or free open source alternatives.

Freeware = software made available without direct cost to the user, under a limited license.

Open Source = software with source code that is publicly available under a license that gives users the right to study, change, and distribute the software as they wish.

http://www.maketecheasier.com/free-software-vs-open-source-vs-freeware/

Unlock your computer's capabilities, without spending more money.

Word Process, Edit Photos,

Create Vector Graphics, Watch Movies,

Get Virus Protection, Browse the Internet,

Encode Video, Create Websites, Use Email,

Use Spreadsheets, Create Presentations,

Edit PDFs, Edit Audio, Edit Video,

Create 3-D models

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Find Free &/or Open Source Software

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