1 / 7

Unlocking the Power of Free Open-Source Software

Discover the world of Free Open-Source Software (FOSS) with Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services in Natick, Massachusetts. Learn about the benefits, options, and practical usage of FOSS for all levels of computer users. Explore available software like Firefox, Thunderbird, and Open Office that can enhance your digital experience. Find out how to get started, whether on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems. Connect with resources like MMS, online platforms, and local user groups for support and guidance. Take the next step by engaging with FOSS events and spreading the word. Join the movement towards efficient, cost-effective, and secure software solutions.

vonniel
Download Presentation

Unlocking the Power of Free Open-Source Software

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -– • Welcome (Nov. 16, 2009; Library, Natick MA) • Who are we? • What is FOSS - and who cares? • What's it like? • Use it on my OS? Add Linux? Share Linux? • Who can help me? • What next?

  2. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -– • Who are we? • - Programmers, Advanced computer users, Casual users, Beginners (pick one) • - Do you use Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, other? (as many as apply)

  3. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -– • What is FOSS - and who cares? • - Free, Open-Source Software • - If it runs in Linux, it's FLOSS. • - Free to use, free to modify • - Less cost, less restrictive, less virus

  4. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -- • What's it like? Of thousands, let's consider: • - Firefox to browse the web (firefox.com) • - Thunderbird e-mail (mozillamessaging.com) • - Open Office (openoffice.org) • - The GIMP for image manipulation (gimp.org) • - GRAMPS for family history (gramps.project.org)

  5. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -- • How can I use it? • - Much FOSS runs on Windows and Macintosh. • - Or, switch to Linux, a full FOSS system that includes hundreds of FOSS apps and has online libraries with thousands more. • - Or, have your computer run its OS and Linux!

  6. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services • (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -- • Who can help me? • - MMS (when it's worth the cost) • - Online (linuxtoday.org, freshmeat.org) • - Boston Linux-Unix User Group (blu.org) • - BLU InstallFest (MIT, 10-5 Dec. 5th, 2009) • - Start local meetings?

  7. Dick and Jill Miller of Miller Microcomputer Services (millermicro.com) in Natick, Massachusetts present: • -- Free Software That Works -- • What next? • - Sign up for more FOSS announcements. • - Download this FOSS .ppt file (made with OO.o Impress). • - Download and use FOSS programs, Linux (ubuntu.com). • - Ask Library to sponsor more FOSS events!

More Related