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That may, or may not, be possible, depending on what software you need exactly. For basic computer operation, you basically need:
* An operating system. If you want free and open-source software, Linux would usually be used here. Windows is not free (nor is it open source), but assuming that you install Windows, you can still install other programs which are free and open-source on top of it.
* An office package, which includes word processing, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. Instead of Microsoft Office, you would install free alternatives, for example OpenOffice.
* An internet browser. This is no problem; all major browsers are free, and some of them (like FireFox) are open-source. FireFox is available for many different platforms.
* Security software (especially antivirus). This is especially important on Windows, less so on Linux. For Windows, several free alternatives exist, but I am not sure about open-source options.
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I run 3 desktops and 2 laptops and, occasionally, 2 netbooks and 1 tablet, on a home network and, apart from my Wife's desktop (upstairs) that she insists is running Windows 7, all run free Ubuntu or Linux mint!
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What does OSS stand for in computer terms?
Open Source Software.
What is different between Proprietary software and freeware?
Freeware is computer software that is distributed without charge. Open source is computer software the author of which claims no copyright. There are several ways "open source" is defined, the most popular being GNU. However! Freeware can be copyrighted, and open source can be sold for money.
Meaning of open source software hardware software?
Open source software is usually public, collaborative computer software that is licensed for the holder of the copyright to modify, study or distribute it to others no matter the purpose. Open source hardware has and does everything that opens source software does (it even has the software itself), but also includes the physical components and designs like schematics, source codes, layout data, etc.
Is open source software copyrighted?
Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.
How has Linux affected the market for proprietary software?
Linux is an open source software that has not had a detrimental affect on the marketing of proprietary software. Linux is computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution.
Could you run a computer with nothing but open source software?
Yes you can. It will be very hard though, but try any Linux OS, then use only open source programs. There are hundreds of them, and Ubuntu, Puppy Linux, BT4, and many other Operating systems are all open source but have none open source material on them.
What you prefer open source software or proprietary software?
I prefer open source software.
How does the open source software memtest86 work?
Memtest86 is an open source memory software program which checks a computer's RAM memory. It works by testing addresses and data by looking for different patterns.
what does an open source software do?
Open source software allows anybody to revise and reformat the software to suit their individual needs. Open source software is usually developed together and publically.
Is Microsoft Office open source software?
no....because an open source software is distributed for free
What are 4 alternative methods of installing a software program on a computer?
Open source, Freeware, Shareware, and Bundleware.
What is the difference between open-source and closed-source software?
The answer is in the question itself. Open-source software has it's source code available to everyone. Closed-source software does not.
