Sunday, April 18, 2010

Blog 10: Open Source Software ****NEW BLOGS

Open source software allows users to collaborate to make a better product. The programs allows access to the public, then users can work together to create software. After the end result has been met, the program is accessible per the agreement of the copyright. Most open source software are free to the public, such as Open Office, an open source program that is similar to Microsoft Office.

Open source software can be useful in the field of public relations because if there are enough people who work on a certain program, there may be a domain that creates a program for professionals to use. This program may make areas of public relations easier to access or be a more effective way of reaching a target audience.

Open Office

The example for open source software is Open Office. Open Office is a free program that is like Microsoft Office. It allows you to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and create databases for free, unlike Microsoft Office. This can be a very useful tool for someone who is on a budget and can’t afford the expensive software, like Microsoft.

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