My list of hundreds of useful free and open source software alternatives grouped by category at https://gadgeteer.co.za/opensourcesoftware
I maintain this list for myself grouped by category as I often get people asking me what they can use to administer a school, manage a network, use for project management, designing posters, etc. As I work in a government environment any purchasing of software is subject to lengthy and expensive procurement processes, so a first option is often to find good open source software (and many governments around the world mandate this as part of their policies).
My list is categorised by:
* Wordprocessing / Documents Management / Reading
* Libraries
* Web Development / Computer Programming / Blogging
* Databases
* Helpdesk
* Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
* Browsers
* E-Mail and Collaboration
* Security
* Utilities
* Education
* Network / Performance / Asset Management
* Private Cloud Computing
* Instant Messengers / Telephony
* Project Management
* GIS / Navigation
* Graphics / Video / Photo Editing
* Sound / Audio
* Finance / Business
* Games
* Operating Systems
* Television / Broadcasting
* Government
* Health
* Computer Aided Design (CAD)
* Home Automation
* Miscellaneous
I’d be very surprised if there was nothing of use to anyone in this list 😉
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/opensourcesoftware
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Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) | Gadgeteer There are pro’s and con’s for both proprietary and open source software. It is a question of the right tool for the job. Open source is not necessarily free! I see great opportunities for levelling the playing fields in the South African IT industry, and believe that open source will enable small IT companies in South Africa to provide win-win solutions. Below are some of the key links I track regarding open source software. |