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17 Must-Have Free Apps for New Ubuntu Users

If you haven’t tried Ubuntu, the new Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn offers the PC user a chance to try out this open source software with little fear. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes from ZDNet states that “Ubuntu 7.04 is by far the best and easiest version of Linux that I’ve used” and “a simple (and safe) way for PC owners to experiment with Linux.” In addition, Ubuntu lightens the user experience with a desktop edition for those who don’t want to alter their computers with a server install. With that said, Kingsly-Hughes admits that some “dark corners” still exist for Ubuntu users that only a true geek and open source advocate would understand. Read More»

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Free Software, Handpicked for Nonprofits

Although there are many free and open-source applications out there, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find an edited group of choice software all in one place?

Enter NGO-in-a-Box, a bundle of free and open-source tools specifically chosen with nonprofits’ interests in mind. Below, we’ll introduce you to NGO-in-a-Box and provide links to this free online toolkit. Read More»

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