Comments on: Simple list of free open-source software for Windows http://blog.siansiew.com/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/ Geeky (and non-geeky) ramblings. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:40:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: siansiew.com » Portable apps http://blog.siansiew.com/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-36 siansiew.com » Portable apps Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:12:25 +0000 http://siansiew.spherebox.com/wordpress/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/#comment-36 [...] With USB thumb drive storage capacities skyrocketing in recent times, you can now have those applications you need stored in it, ready to be used right away with Portable Apps. The list of applications being made portable seems to be growing so there is a chance more applications will be added soon if the one you’re after isn’t listed. All portable applications are open source and seem to be updated fairly regularly. [...] [...] With USB thumb drive storage capacities skyrocketing in recent times, you can now have those applications you need stored in it, ready to be used right away with Portable Apps. The list of applications being made portable seems to be growing so there is a chance more applications will be added soon if the one you’re after isn’t listed. All portable applications are open source and seem to be updated fairly regularly. [...]

]]> By: Sian Siew http://blog.siansiew.com/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Sian Siew Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:37:51 +0000 http://siansiew.spherebox.com/wordpress/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/#comment-12 In simple terms, it means that the source code for a product which is being developed is freely accessible by anyone. You can get more info on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source It depends on the license which the open source software uses. Some licenses permit it, some might have restrictions while some totally outlaw the usage in commercial enviroments. You might have to check the terms of use for that, but personal/home usage will not be a problem at all. In simple terms, it means that the source code for a product which is being developed is freely accessible by anyone. You can get more info on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source

It depends on the license which the open source software uses. Some licenses permit it, some might have restrictions while some totally outlaw the usage in commercial enviroments. You might have to check the terms of use for that, but personal/home usage will not be a problem at all.

]]> By: Winston http://blog.siansiew.com/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Winston Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:25:27 +0000 http://siansiew.spherebox.com/wordpress/2006/06/02/simple-list-of-free-open-source-software-for-windows/#comment-7 What does "Open Source" mean? And is it alrite to use those free open source program for commercial purpose? What does “Open Source” mean? And is it alrite to use those free open source program for commercial purpose?

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