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OpenSource and CloseSource or Freeware
Find open source and Free alternatives to your favorite commercial products. Browse through our software categories and compare pros and cons of open source and free software, help us by leaving your ratings on the software that works for you.
Why open source
By choosing an open source product, the user obtains a number of advantages compared to commercial products. Besides the fact that open source is always available for free, it is a transparent application, in that you are invited exclusively behind the scenes to view all source code and thereby to suggest improvements to the product. Furthermore, every product is covered by a large dedicated network, or community, who is more than willing to answer any questions, you may have.
Why FreeWare
Freeware (from “free” and “software”) is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit. Freeware is a loosely defined category. The term “freeware” is commonly used for closed source or proprietary software, but sometimes also for open source software. Popular examples of open source software which is sometimes referred to as freeware include Firefox, 7-Zip and OpenOffice.org. Some Software has their OpenSource or Freeware brother with a engaging communities that are willing to help you in every step of the way, every software reviewed at our site will be available to you for free, we do not review products that will charge you any kind of fee for its use.
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