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Open Source Resources (OSR) are computer software products that are available online for little or no cost.
These products are created and maintained in a public, collaborative manner whereby users can typically download, use and modify them to meet their particular needs.
Before downloading any open source computer software be sure to research the software's reputation for performance and reliability.
For research tips, consult the document "Top Tips for Evaluating Open Source Software".
Find Open Software
- AudacityAudacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
- DrupalDrupal is a free software package that allows anyone to easily publish a website.
- GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation ProgramOpen source imaging software that performs similar functions to Adobe Photoshop.
- JingJing is a screen casting software that allows users to take picture and/or video captures of their computer screen.
- MoodleA free, open-source PHP web application for producing modular internet-based courses that support a modern social constructionist pedagogy.
- Mozilla FirefoxFree open source web browser that is modifiable to personal needs.
- Open OfficeA multi-platform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites
- Open Source LivingDirectory and archive of the web's best open-source software.
- osGuide.netGuide to the best open source software on the web.
- SkypeFree software that allows users to make internet calls for free.
- SymbalooSymbalooEDU is a Personal Learning Environment (PLE) for teachers to visually organize and share the best of the web with students.
- Sage English Dictionary and Thesaurus SoftwareThe Sage's English Dictionary and Thesaurus is a professional software package that integrates a complete dictionary and multifaceted thesaurus of the English language into a single and powerful language reference system.
- WeeblyWeebly has an easy, drag & drop interface to create your own website. It's free, powerful, and professional.
- WordleWordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide.
- WordpressFree blogs managed by the developers of the WordPress software. Includes custom design templates, integrated statistics, automatic spam protection and other features.
- ZoteroBibliographic management tool that works as an add-on for the Firefox web browser.
