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**BluewayAllere** · 05-21-2010, 11:46 AM

**happyman** · 05-21-2010, 11:54 AM

I like the guy without the beard.

**Tij84ye** · 05-21-2010, 12:13 PM

A good article about the need for open alternatives to the likes of Facebook:

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/facebook-rogue/

**AndyColemants** · 05-23-2010, 08:18 PM

A good article about the need for open alternatives to the likes of Facebook:

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/facebook-rogue/

Like some of the comments, I was surprised they didn't give a mention to http://www.joindiaspora.com/

Interesting article though.

**Evoryboypoto** · 05-23-2010, 08:27 PM

Speaking of alternatives to MS Office, do you guys see any Corel WordPerfect anywhere ?

It used to be big here for a while but seemed to die down about 5 years ago.. Government used it a lot..

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli.../1150905725000

It's not open source but it is an alternative to MS Office..

**enteltcheft** · 05-23-2010, 08:29 PM

Like some of the comments, I was surprised they didn't give a mention to http://www.joindiaspora.com/

Interesting article though.

Yeah I noticed that too. Diaspora looks like it could be the solution, and definitely needs more press.

**Terinalo** · 05-23-2010, 08:32 PM

Java offers a free alternative to MS Office called um.. openoffice.org

i use that because i cant afford Office. I prefer office

**niemamczasu** · 05-23-2010, 08:32 PM

Speaking of alternatives to MS Office, do you guys see any Corel WordPerfect anywhere ?

It used to be big here for a while but seemed to die down about 5 years ago.. Government used it a lot..

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli.../1150905725000

It's not open source but it is an alternative to MS Office..

OpenOffice.org is the best open source solution I think. I've never used Corel's version, but I've never been a fan of Corel software...

**MAKEMONEY** · 05-23-2010, 08:52 PM

OpenOffice.org is the best open source solution I think. I've never used Corel's version, but I've never been a fan of Corel software...

The only Corel software I now use is Paintshop Pro, yet that like a lot of their stuff is from companies they've purchased of course. I think the earliest version I remember using was about 5 or 6 when it was still Jasc. I like it because it's stayed very similar to how it used to be whilst expanding greatly its features of course.

**viagraman** · 05-23-2010, 09:53 PM

Java offers a free alternative to MS Office called um.. openoffice.org

i use that because i cant afford Office. I prefer office

Yes I have it loaded on a Ubuntu Drive on my PC..

But on my business Laptop I must use MS Office Pro that cost me an arm and leg by requirement. We need Access and it is only available in pro now..

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Tij84ye Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 327 Senior Member	A good article about the need for open alternatives to the likes of Facebook: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/facebook-rogue/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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AndyColemants Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 344 Senior Member	A good article about the need for open alternatives to the likes of Facebook: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/facebook-rogue/ Like some of the comments, I was surprised they didn't give a mention to http://www.joindiaspora.com/ Interesting article though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Evoryboypoto Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 377 Senior Member	Speaking of alternatives to MS Office, do you guys see any Corel WordPerfect anywhere ? It used to be big here for a while but seemed to die down about 5 years ago.. Government used it a lot.. http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli.../1150905725000 It's not open source but it is an alternative to MS Office.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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enteltcheft Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Like some of the comments, I was surprised they didn't give a mention to http://www.joindiaspora.com/ Interesting article though. Yeah I noticed that too. Diaspora looks like it could be the solution, and definitely needs more press. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Terinalo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Java offers a free alternative to MS Office called um.. openoffice.org i use that because i cant afford Office. I prefer office Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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niemamczasu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Speaking of alternatives to MS Office, do you guys see any Corel WordPerfect anywhere ? It used to be big here for a while but seemed to die down about 5 years ago.. Government used it a lot.. http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli.../1150905725000 It's not open source but it is an alternative to MS Office.. OpenOffice.org is the best open source solution I think. I've never used Corel's version, but I've never been a fan of Corel software... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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MAKEMONEY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	OpenOffice.org is the best open source solution I think. I've never used Corel's version, but I've never been a fan of Corel software... The only Corel software I now use is Paintshop Pro, yet that like a lot of their stuff is from companies they've purchased of course. I think the earliest version I remember using was about 5 or 6 when it was still Jasc. I like it because it's stayed very similar to how it used to be whilst expanding greatly its features of course. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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viagraman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	Java offers a free alternative to MS Office called um.. openoffice.org i use that because i cant afford Office. I prefer office Yes I have it loaded on a Ubuntu Drive on my PC.. But on my business Laptop I must use MS Office Pro that cost me an arm and leg by requirement. We need Access and it is only available in pro now.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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