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'Open Source' Category

  • OpenOffice 3 Beta

    A new beta version of Open Office 3 is now available.

    We have a look at how the open source alternative to Microsoft Office is maturing and what new features have been added.

  • File Hippo - Free Software Resource

    If you’ve ever tried to set up a new computer with a Windows operating system you’ll know how much work it can be to install all of the software that you might need on a daily basis. From anti-virus software to productivity tools to system utilities.

    Today we’re highlighting a website that does all the searching for you, allowing you to go to one location to download the latest software and find new software, especially open-source and freeware software that will get your fresh new computer all kitted out in no time.

  • Thunderbird may need a new nest?

    It looks as though there could be some major changes ahead for Mozilla Thunderbird, the excellent open-source alternative to Outlook Express.

    According to Mitchell Baker of the Mozilla Foundation there are discussions in progress regarding the future of Thunderbird, and whether or not it should remain under the mantle of the foundation, or whether it should fly away into a future of it’s own making.

  • Tips for creating PDF files

    Business clients have often asked us to create PDF files for them - usually from basic office documents.

    Fortunately, there are numerous ways to create PDF files from your documents in Windows, and none of them need to break the bank. In fact the options we list here are all free!