Paying for Software?
You must pay for services no matter what. So why pay for the software too?
For-Profit software developers (like Microsoft) have made a fortune charging per-copy/per-user fees for their products. But when you need help, unless you are lucky enough to have a relative who is computer-savvy you have to hire someone to help you. The money you pay for the software gives you a VERY restricted right to use the software, with no promises for usability or reliability.
Free Software developers are flooding cyberspace with everything from operating systems (Linux) to office suites (Open Office) available for free to anyone who wants to download and install them. Free Software Licenses (like GPL) allow use of these products with almost no restrictions and at no cost. You still need to pay someone for help if you need it, but that is a much easier pill to swallow when you get the software for free.
Top 3 Reasons to Switch to Free Software
| Lower Cost of Ownership | Free Software can be downloaded and installed without paying any license fees. License fees are the most significant cost item when purchasing software. | |
| Community Support | Online support is available at no cost. Every product is supported by a thriving community of developers and users who have a vested interest in helping others use the product. Often, the answer to a question can be found with a simple search. | |
| Minimal Restrictions | Free Software licenses typically only restrict your ability to restrict other peoples right to use the software. Read any End User License Agreement (EULA) from a for-profit sofware product and you will find yourself wondering if it is legal to use the software at all. | |
Take The Next Step
Call Us! Talk to one of our Free Software Specialists about never paying for software licenses again!
714-335-9861
Or use one of the following links to do-it-yourself. Remember that we are here if you need us!
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Need Help?
Assistance is available 24X7
If you have recently switched to Free Software, or are considering making the move in the near future, you may prefer to have professional help. That is where we come in. Free Software Specialists provides on-site help with the installation and troubleshooting of Free Software.
The following is a non-inclusive list of services that we provide to our customers:
| OpenOffice Installation - On Windows or Linux. | |
| Operating System Conversion - Breathe new life into old computers by switching to Linux. | |
| Driver Configuration - We can help get those oddball devices working. | |
| Conversion Consulting - We can help you plan and execute the conversion of your entire system to Free Software. |
