Open Source Free Software Briefing

Survey of Important
Free Software

  • Adaptive Technologies
  • Automation & Control
  • Business Automation
  • Communication, Collaboration, Planning
  • Education & Training
  • Database & Information Management
  • Graphical Desktops
  • Internet Services
  • Multimedia & Presentation
  • Operating Systems
  • Office Suites & Documents
  • Science & Engineering
  • Security & System Administration
  • Software Development Tools
  • WWW Browsers, Servers, Development
  

You will learn:

  • Practical utility of Free Software
  • Finding the software you need
  • Getting support for Free Software

Free Software Advantages

  • No licensing or upgrade fees!
  • Competitive Maintenance
  • OS software very stable & secure
  • Designed for Power Users

Free Software Challenges

  • Restrictions of Free Software licenses
  • Evaluating the quality of Free Software
  • (Re)Training your users