nPostednon September 19, 2015
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Accordingnto the official website,nSoftware Freedom Day is a yearly celebration of Free and Open SourcenSoftware (FOSS). We are encouraged to use FOSS for our educational,nbusiness, and entertainment needs.
Accordingnto the official website,nSoftware Freedom Day is a yearly celebration of Free and Open SourcenSoftware (FOSS). We are encouraged to use FOSS for our educational,nbusiness, and entertainment needs.n
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nThe word “Free” in FOSS refers to “freedom” rather than no-cost, but a LOT of apps and software are, in fact, no cost!
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nIn use Open Office instead of Microsoft Word or other costly word processor /n spreadsheet programs. It’s powerful, easy to use…and free!
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Theren are many free apps for kids – and the University of Redlandsn shares some of the best! n
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nI’mn sure you have heard that many colleges now offer free online coursesn and OpenCourseWare. Check out this listn for some examples…
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nIfnyou have been wondering, as I have, how the creators of free apps andnFOSS make money, check outnthis article on free appsnand this article on FOSS.
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nFind out more about Software Freedom Day on last year’s post.
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nAlsonon this date:
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nTalknLike a Pirate Day
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nSt.nKitts and Nevis Independence Day
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nChocolatiernGeorge Cadbury’s birthday
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nPlannahead:
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nChecknout my Pinterest boards for:
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for:
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