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Somewhat unsurprisingly, profanity is a lot more common in open source than in closed source software. Also not surprisingly, some people find it offensive while others view it as nothing more than an exercise of free speech.

The Inquirer: "The Carphone Warehouse has struck a blow to Open Source software by no longer supplying its Webbook laptops with the Ubuntu Linux operating system."

Source code refers to the programming language one uses to write a program. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of forms of source code.

Can open source software make us more productive? Some people seem to think so. In this piece, we will examine a list of ten applications from the open universe that allow their users to find a more productive place in their lives.

Works With U: "As anyone familiar with the Linux wireless scene before 2006 knows, Broadcom, which manufacturers the wireless chipsets found in many laptops, was for a long time synonymous with everything evil about closed-source software.

That's changing."

The South African State IT Agency will migrate to open source software over the coming year. Other departments are already well advanced in their migration plans.

The Netherlands Patent Office: "The Netherlands Patent Office is the first government authority to implement the 'Nederland Open in Connection' action plan and to switch a large number of its ICT systems to what is known as open source software."

Polish Linux: "The issue of Polish institutions and public administration in general, being dependent on closed-source software providers, the main one being Microsoft, is largely spoken about.

There are exceptions among the institutions however, and one of them will be featured in our today’s article."

Linux Links: "To provide an insight into the quality of free to download proprietary software that is available, we have compiled a list of 21 of the best closed-source applications.

Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone who does not loathe closed-source software."

So if you’re new to open source, Software Freedom Day celebrates a philosophical movement which values collaboration, community and transparency.

It benefits the public good and ensures basic human freedoms are strengthened by technology, not hampered.