> You get from us open source, or Free Software, which is in stark
> contrast to freeware where you get only a binary:
> 
>       the program, to use for any purpose
> 
>       the source code, to study or modify
> 
>       the permission to re-distribute the changes,
>        under the same conditions.

If you want to learn more about the principles of Free and Open Source
software their is an On-line Moodle course at
http://theingots.org/moodle/login/index.php

It's free, either login as a guest or make an account (guests can't do
the on-line quizzes) Go to Gold INGOT level 2 scroll down to activities
and click on the link "Finding out about Open Standards". Further
activities include how to get a live Ubuntu CD. Getting a range of
portable applications including OpenOffice.org and installing them on a
USB pen drive. You can test yourself in the Quiz at the end to see what
you have learnt.

Ian
-- 
New QCA Accredited IT Qualifications
www.theINGOTs.org

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