The software game – have you considered open source?

Open Source

It’s a well known fact that Microsoft has dominated the workplace, no one will dispute that. Now a not so well known fact is that all the tools you use on a daily basis actuallyhave a  free alternative if you know where to look. This article is not going to pit Microsoft against open source vendors but rather enlighten you to your options.

A couple of questions to get you thinking:

1. Do you eat take-away foods?
2. Do the the creators of those take-aways care about the effects of that food on you?
3. Do you care about the effects of take away to your body ?

Don’t get me wrong I eat take-aways rather often, the whole point I’m trying to establish is do you know what your getting yourself into ? Have you chosen this way of life ? Do you know the alternatives.

Similar questions pertain to software. You get the software manufacturers who give you that quick take away fix (at a huge cost), and you get the software manufacturers who offer a better way of living (for FREE). The healthy option for me is Open Source Living! It’s the lifestyle I have adopted which I am sure you will also find absolutely refreshing. It’s also why I am, where I am today (love you PHP). It was also the best choice with regard to starting our own company.

If you want to make a change in your lifestyle or are interested in the open source arena jump right in, trust me there’s no looking back. Have a look at Open Source Living to get you started.