If you are tired of having to always go out and purchase a number of different software programs in order to make your computer run the way that you want to, there may just be a solution out there for you. Open source software presents computer users with an opportunity to be able to download a number of different programs that work just the same as the high priced software.
Here is a look at some of the top open source software programs that are available for computer users to download and use. In most cases these programs are free of charge and perform the same functions that the copyrighted versions of these programs do.
Thunderbird by Mozilla. This is the open source version of Windows Outlook. It is a free email application that allows users to search for specific email messages or receive instant updates when emails are sent to your email. One of the best features of Thunderbird is that it allows computer users to customize their email experience in a number of ways from tailored send lists, blocked email addresses and various folders for emails.
GIMP. GIMP is the open source equivalent to downloading PhotoShop or some other high end photo editing program. GIMP allows users to be able to do a number of design and editing functions including cropping photos, editing objects in the photo and changing colors.
OpenOffice. Not everyone wishes to download Microsoft Word. OpenOffice offers computer users with a number of programs that are similar in nature to Microsoft Word. Computer users will be able to have access to text documents, spreadsheets and databases when they download OpenOffice.
Handbrake. Ever wish that you could play those DVDs on your iPhone or iPod? Handbrake is an open source program that allows DVDs to be converted into MPEG-4, which is the format required to watch the video on your iPod or iPhone.
