Open Source Software Advocates
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Owner: Charlie Reeves | 8 members | Computers & Technology
Promoting and discussing free and open source software. GNU/Linux, Firefox, OpenOffice, GIMP, and the philosophy of software freedom. Information wants to be free!
Frank Okonkwo
Firefox gaining market share
Dec 1, 2026 10:49 pm
Firefox passed 10% market share! Tabbed browsing, popup blocking, and extensions make IE look ancient.
Dave Modem
Dec 4, 2026 4:49 am
Just shared this thread with my friend who has the same question. Great resource!
Charlie Reeves
OpenOffice vs Microsoft Office
Nov 13, 2026 3:49 am
OpenOffice handles 90% of what MS Office does and its FREE. The compatibility with .doc files is good enough for most people.
Avtoservis_gmei
Nov 14, 2026 4:49 pm
I asked the same thing in another group and got way worse answers. You all rock.
Frank Okonkwo
Nov 14, 2026 10:49 pm
Disagree respectfully. In my experience the opposite is true.
Avtoservis_inei
Nov 15, 2026 2:49 am
Printing this out and putting it on my desk. Such helpful info!
Grace Tanaka
Nov 15, 2026 4:49 pm
Update from my earlier post: tried it and it works like a charm. Thank you!!!
admin
Nov 19, 2026 11:49 pm
Just tried this and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
Donna Vasquez
GIMP vs Photoshop for serious work
Oct 30, 2026 9:49 am
GIMP can do most of what Photoshop does. The interface is different but with Script-Fu you can automate anything.
Donna Vasquez
Oct 31, 2026 11:49 am
I was skeptical at first but you convinced me. Going to give it a shot this week.
Frank Okonkwo
Nov 2, 2026 4:49 am
Just tried this and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
Avtoservis_inei
Nov 2, 2026 1:49 pm
Has anyone else tried this? I am curious about other experiences.
Grace Tanaka
Nov 4, 2026 5:49 am
Wow, did not know that. Learn something new every day!
Bob Nakamura
Nov 6, 2026 8:49 am
My experience: it depends on your specific situation but generally this is good advice.
Grace Tanaka
Contributing to open source
Oct 30, 2026 3:49 am
You dont have to be a programmer. Documentation, bug reports, translations, and design all help. How to get started.
Avtoservis_gmei
Oct 30, 2026 4:49 am
LOL this is so true. Been there, done that.
Grace Tanaka
Nov 3, 2026 1:49 pm
Adding one tip: make sure you double-check everything before you start. Trust me.
Donna Vasquez
Nov 3, 2026 8:49 pm
Newbie alert: what does that abbreviation mean? Still learning the lingo here.
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