Open Source Concepts: Dual Licensing Explained by Umer Mansoor
We were recently faced with a decision: either to let a program that took us one year to code die, simply because we do not have enough time to maintain it, or make it open source. Open source looked like a good idea for while, but there was one problem. ... Yeah we believe in 'Free Software', but who works for free. ... Free software can never be successful in the long run, if there is no way to make money. ... The open source license in such case will almost always be GNU GPL (General Public License), which allows anybody to modify the source code, redistribute it and incorporate it into...

Free Animation by Jason Gluckman
Scores of sites offer you thousands of free animations. You can use them on your web site or send them as digital postcards. There are also many animation software packages available for download with no strings attached. Some of them are absolutely free, some are shareware and some are free... License: Free Trial. ... License: Free. ... A free 3D program that allows you to make your own modifications, customizations, and models required for Gmax-ready video games. ... Version 7.0 of the award-winning 3D modeling and animation software package.

How to Save Money on Small Business Software by Jeremy Maddock
If you operate a small business, price will almost certainly be a factor when purchasing new computer software. Although it should not be the only thing you take into account, there’s nothing wrong with coming up with creative ways to save money on business software. ... The majority of companies (even small ones) use more than one computer for commercial purposes, meaning that they will have to purchase more than one software license. ... Another point to consider in your quest to save on software is technical support.

What You Need to Know About Patch Management Software by Clifton Henry
“What is Patch Management Software?” Patch management software uses a system for scanning, management and applying of patches in a network environment in order to make it secure and free from vulnerabilities. Patch management software allows for the approval and denial of patches used on... “What are the main features of Patch Management Software?” * Patch approval or denial * Automatic and recurring scans * Policy based patch management * Complete automation for patch location, discovery, and deployment * Reliable and up-to-date patch databases * Complete rollback to pre-patch...

3 Ways Computers Can Hurt Your Ministry - Part 3 - Software Piracy by Donnie Schexnayder
Our computers have become almost indispensable ministry tools. What would you do if the worst happened and you had to function without your computers? Would your ministry survive? This article is the final installment in a 3-part series on how to protect your ministry from serious... Examples of this would include: •Buying one copy of a program and installing it on more than one computer •Purchasing upgrade-priced software when a legal copy of the software was never originally purchased •Bringing ministry discs home and installing the software on personal computers •Helping someone...

Desktop Management by Ken Marlborough
Desktop management is the prime responsibility of any network administrator or Internet services professional. It consists of the systematic activities that manage the computer resources either on an individual personal computer or for the computers of an entire network or organization. ... When you purchase what is known as a “suite,” you are more likely to get state-of-the-art features like tiered administration, report generations and notifications, accounting packages, inventory scanning, software-license monitoring, etc.

Free Software - Powerful Alternatives to Budget-Busting Software by Kevin Savetz
When you buy a computer, it most likely comes with Microsoft Windows preinstalled. And when you need a word processor, spreadsheet, or other software, you probably buy it from a computer store. That software is vital. Without it, a computer is just an expensive paperweight. ... The owners of non- free software often impose changes on the users, changes meant to suit them, not us." Free software advocates say there are two kinds of free: free as in "free beer" and free as in "free speech." They're both good but for different reasons.

Discount OEM Software by Josh Riverside
Many software vendors offer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) versions at very low prices, and it’s not surprising that a lot of active computer users buy them. But are they really legal? The answer is a yes and a no. Read on to find out more. Technically speaking, you can only get OEM... Unless the license specifically states that the OEM software is free and can be copied and distributed, then transactions involving the sale and/or trade of OEM software are illegal. ... You can still legally purchase discount OEM software, provided that the software is licensed to OEMs for bundling.

Microsoft Windows Market Share Myths by Matthew Schwartz
Asking experts about Microsoft's market share will yield a variety of statistics, opinion, and debate. Common sense tells us that specific figures for user base size are accurate and informative. But below the surface of numbers and marketing is a more complex story. ... The new software can overwrite the old software or the old software may still be put to use. ... Software sales by Microsoft count three sources: boxed software on merchants' shelves and online stores such as Amazon, installations on computers before sale (referred to as OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer), and volume...

Open Source Software - an Educator's Overview by David Hellam
I have always been keen on taking advantage of free offers. Given the choice between a fast food meal with a freebie or one without, I'll plump for the mystery envelope every time. It's human nature, and marketers know it well. Even in 1979, when I bought my first home computer, there were user... For the uninitiated, it is worth explaining a few definitions here: Shareware Software: is free to try, but there is a moral obligation to register your software with its creator and receive upgrades and support in return for a fee.