Week 11: Open Source Software

Open Source Software is opening up many opportunities to people who otherwise may not have access to such resources. Open source software is basically programs like Microsoft Word, Photoshop etc. that are available for free to download on the Internet. It provides access to programs that are normally extremely expensive. They are different versions of the main programs, and have a few differences, but are essentially the same thing (or sufficient enough) for free! This is especially helpful for students who may need certain programs for majors or jobs but cannot afford them.

Open source software would be helpful for any major, not just accounting. It provides the opportunity to use programs that may be too expensive to obtain by ourselves. It is especially helpful for school systems, but would be great for anyone to get these programs at no cost.

Here is a website that contains open source software for Macs. I thought this was especially appropriate for myself since I have a Mac and for this class. There are sometimes programs that only work on Macs or Pcs and it may be difficult to find certain programs, so this could be a helpful tool!

http://www.opensourcemac.org/