Most people like open source because

Neo · 05-22-2009, 01:20 PM

They are free, but there's alot more behind the scene than freebies.

* better quality
* reliability
* more flexibility
* lower costs

Here's a few articles if you like to read down on things a bit more.

Open source - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Open source software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

dwvan · 06-02-2009, 02:56 PM

The best thing is they are customizable. you can modify the software as you like as per your needs.
Or just use add-ons and modifications created by others.
Open source is the way to go!

Springy · 06-09-2009, 06:43 AM

Only one word: Free.
Most people dont think they have to pay for software.
This is not good because software is same as other goods.
And goods are not free!!
So why should be software!

AllOut · 06-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Yeah. Its cost is a major factor.
Software should be free because of its owners are greedy.
People like microsoft just suck money out from people's pockets.
Free alternative should be available.

shad0w · 07-07-2009, 05:44 PM

I use opensource because .. it's .. ... ... FREE
Why to pay when you can get it free?
Most people think this way.
Microsoft realy suck money out from people's pockets... and that is not a good thing.
It wold be good to be a free operating system like Windows ...

bh4e · 07-07-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springy

Only one word: Free.
Most people dont think they have to pay for software.
This is not good because software is same as other goods.
And goods are not free!!
So why should be software!

ya my friend springy is very very correct..Above all features why people go for open source tools is because it is free...And one more thing is there that there is an option for modifying it...

jack · 07-12-2009, 04:57 PM

In open source system you are free to do whatever you feel like & there will be no virus attacks.
But the only problem with it is they do not run wide applications.

Sandman · 08-13-2009, 11:08 AM

Free and open source software is all about sharing!

dxrazer · 09-06-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman

Free and open source software is all about sharing!

Open source is wonderful... it allows for the community to take part in developing something great, and the results are often great.

mark · 09-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Open source is better as they are cheap and offer more functionality then paid ones. They are more secure as most are virus free.

05-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Neo Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 217	Most people like open source because They are free, but there's alot more behind the scene than freebies. * better quality * reliability * more flexibility * lower costs Here's a few articles if you like to read down on things a bit more. Open source - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Open source software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sandman Status: Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 8	Free and open source software is all about sharing! __________________ Best Antivirus Product NOD32. And remember great protection doesn’t have to slow down your computer.

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mark Status: Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 20	Better and Secure Open source is better as they are cheap and offer more functionality then paid ones. They are more secure as most are virus free.

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dwvan Status: Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 50	The best thing is they are customizable. you can modify the software as you like as per your needs. Or just use add-ons and modifications created by others. Open source is the way to go!

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Springy Status: Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 50	Only one word: Free. Most people dont think they have to pay for software. This is not good because software is same as other goods. And goods are not free!! So why should be software!

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AllOut Status: Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 50	Yeah. Its cost is a major factor. Software should be free because of its owners are greedy. People like microsoft just suck money out from people's pockets. Free alternative should be available.

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shad0w Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	I use opensource because .. it's .. ... ... FREE Why to pay when you can get it free? Most people think this way. Microsoft realy suck money out from people's pockets... and that is not a good thing. It wold be good to be a free operating system like Windows ...

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jack Status: Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 50	In open source system you are free to do whatever you feel like & there will be no virus attacks. But the only problem with it is they do not run wide applications.