OSS: Intro to Open Source Software

Open Source Software (OSS) has touched every aspect of the computer world over the last 15 years and changed the way Microsoft must compete for business. Learn the origins of Linus Torvalds and the philosophy of Free Software pioneers such as Richard Stallman and Bruce Perens. This seminar covers software from Firefox, Gaim, and Open Office to the Linux distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Gentoo and is perfect for anyone looking for alternative solutions to commercial proprietary software vendors.

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When	Jul 07, 2007 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where	Cresson Public Library
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