Open Source Applications

Information on some of our favourite Open Source Applications

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OpenVPN

OpenVPN 289 67 Small Business IT Solutions
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Virtual Private Networking

OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN solution which can accomodate a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls. Available for Linux, Windows 2000/XP and higher, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Mac OS X, and Solaris.

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OpenOffice.org

OpenOffice.org 134 42 Small Business IT Solutions
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Comparable to the Microsoft Office suite, offering :

  • WRITER is OpenOffice.org’s word processor: use it for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book with embedded illustrations, cross-references, tables of contents, indexes, bibliographies… Auto-complete, auto-format, and real-time spelling check make light work of the hardest task. Writer is powerful enough to tackle desktop publishing tasks such as creating multi-column newsletters, brochures – the only limit is your imagination.
  • Use CALC to bring your numbers under control. This powerful spreadsheet has all the tools you need to calculate, analyse, summarise, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics. A fully-integrated help system makes entering complex formulas a breeze. Sophisticated decision-making tools are just a few mouse clicks away. Pull in external data using the Data Pilot, and sort it, filter it, and produce subtotals and statistical analyses. Use previews to select from thirteen categories of 2-D and 3-D charts including line, area, column, pie, XY, stock and net with dozens of variants.
  • IMPRESS is the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations. Your presentations will truly stand out with special effects, animation and high-impact drawing tools.
  • DRAW will produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.
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Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox 125 125 Small Business IT Solutions
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Rapidly gaining ‘main stream’ popularity and rave reviews in the press, Firefox is taking the web browsing market by storm on both Windows and LInux platforms.
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Mozilla Thunderbird

Mozilla Thunderbird 125 125 Small Business IT Solutions
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A fully featured email client, similar to Outlook, but available at no cost. Available for both Linux and Windows platforms.