Free+and+Open+Source+Software

- Free and Open Source Software in simple terms is software that is free and licensed to users under the terms that they can use it and modify it as long as they keep their source code (the code used to change it) availabile. FOSS cannot be rebranded and then sold for a fee. The code must always remain public with the intention of allowing a peer to peer network of developers to create, modify, enhance and share their knowledge in an "open" community. Listed below are some sites that offer information about FOSS along with some of the software being used in K12 schools.

Free Software Directory Has a listing of different software available. Some software may be platform specific meaning you might only be able to run it on Windows, but not Mac OSX or vice versa. The 3 most commonly used operating systems on home computers are Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.

SourceForge Education Software Directory of software used in education with links to download. Please remember to call your tech support

UNESCO Free and Open Source Directory Free and Open Source Software Portal

Article on UNESCO's support of high quality open educational materials and MOA with Curriki: []

FOSS image used under the CC license. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia. Created by ViperSnake151 6/26/08 (original). Modified by Kizor 6/22/09.