Why Use Open Source?

There are serious problems with using wordprocessor documents since they prevent long term storage of electronic data and documents.
We Can Put an End to Word Attachments by Richard M. Stallman, Jan 2002
OpenOffice.org: open source, beautifully designed and FREE office software. Yes, it does word processing, slides, spread sheets, graphics AND direct access to your databases.
LaTeX: superior typesetting
Different Web Browser, Workarounds Suggested by US-CERT to Deal with IE Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Note Emphasizes Change Due to IE's Continual Problems
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is recommending that users of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) consider trying a different Web browser due to the multiple security breaches that have occurred recently. Vulnerability Note VU#713878 states that due to a significant number of IE's vulnerabilities, switching Web browsers is a valid safety measure.
Vulnerability Note VU#713878 Microsoft Internet Explorer does not properly validate source of redirected frame From US-CERT.
Free Software for Busy People at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Emerging Information Technologies Lecture
Wikipedia article
OpenOffice.org: How to Save Lots of Money

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