Free Open Source Software

Why Open Source?
Open source programs are available for free, and the authors also publish the "source," which is like a recipe. So the cookbook is available along with the meal.
Authors of FOSS (Free Open Source Software) can easily collaborate on their programs, and be responsive to requests from users to fix bugs and add new features.
Where to find it?
Directories of Free Open Source Software are listed below, arranged by computer type: Macintosh, Windows, or Linux. Under each of these categories, there are also recommendations for individual FOSS programs.
Macintosh

Software Directories:

FreeSMUG: http://www.freesmug.org/

MacForge: http://www.macforge.net/

Open Source Mac: http://www.opensourcemac.org/

Portable Apps: http://osxportableapps.sourceforge.net/
or http://www.freesmug.org/portableapps

SourceForge: http://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/trove_list.php?form_cat=310

Collections / CDs:

FreeSMUG Suite CD http://www.freesmug.org/fscd

Recommended Programs:
Cyberduck FTP http://cyberduck.ch/
Firefox Web Browser http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
NeoOffice^® Suite http://www.neooffice.org/

Perian Media Plug-in http://perian.org/
Transmission BitTorrent http://www.transmissionbt.com/

An expanded list of Free Open Source Software programs for the Mac will be posted here soon!

Windows

More information will be added here on request: Please use the Contact page if you are interested in this area.

Linux

More information will be added here on request: Please use the Contact page if you are interested in this area.