Free software's replacements for desktop applications Publication: Newsforge Date: Aug 26 2005 Reporter: Jem Matzan For a while it seemed as if the free software community was treading water by improving automatic configuration tools and device support, fighting ridiculous legal issues, and arguing over tools instead of concentrating on its original goal of providing free replacements for proprietary programs. But quietly, in the background, a number of important programs have begun to bring "proprietary functionality" to free software. Here are eight free software desktop applications that could change the balance of power between Windows and GNU/Linux by replacing proprietary software with free code. Read full article Read full article in new window See other articles by Jem Matzan See other articles published by Newsforge Today's headlines Headlines for Aug 26, 2005
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