Open Source

Have you checked into open source programs yet?

If you want to get some nifty programs without having to buy them for a lot of money, check out open source stuff like Open Office and GIMP.

What I love about Open Source is that anyone can modify the programs and release fixes to help make them better for everyone. The programs are totally open and free to modify, even I could fumble around in things and maybe find a way to make something different and then not get in trouble for messing with someone else's stuff. I love it.

Check it out if you have not looked into Open Source yet. A good start is osalt.com which lists open source alternatives to commercial programs.