Open Source: Generic Tools

The following are links to selected web sites offering free & open source software and tools available to any organizations or individuals. Videos

General Purpose 'Non-Religious' Software Tools

• Apache Software- Originally known for being an open-source web server solution, it has now grown into a large collaborative software community with a wide range of complementary projects and products.

• Drupal - A widely used open source content management system (CMS) for web sites.

• GeoServer - An open source Java-based software server that allows users to view, edit, share, and map geospatial data.

• GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) multi-platform photo and image manipulation tool. An open source alternative to Photoshop.

• Java - A free, portable programming language and/or software development platform originally created by Sun Microsystems.

• Libre Office - A comprehensive open source software suite of office applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet) similar to MS Office.

• Linux - A widely used open source operating system for small and large scale computer systems originally created by Linus Torvalds

• Mozilla & Firefox - Open source software products developed by the Mozilla 'open' development community. Products include the FireFox web browser, Thunderbird email system, Sea Monkey, etc.

• MySQL - An open source database management system (DBMS) similar to commercial products such as MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, etc.

• OpenMeetings - Free browser-based software that allows you to set up instantly a conference on the web.

• OpenNMS - An open source enterprise grade network management application platform.

• Open Office - A comprehensive open source software suite of office applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) that provide very similar capabilities as MS Office.

• OpenProject - A free and open source project management software solution that can serve as a replacement for MS Project.