Why Educational Institutions Should Embrace Freeware

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2009
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Hayes, Sherry
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Educational systems have historically led the way for freely sharing knowledge. As the costs of education rise many are curtailed from continuing their pursuit of knowledge. To be successful as a student or educator, we rely upon our computers and our word processing and office suite program. Popular belief is there is only one choice, priority software. However, there are viable alternative office software solutions. These alternatives are offered freely to the world by the open source community. These alternatives are offered either entirely without cost or at minimal cost if technical support is needed. It is imperative that educators take the time to learn of the benefits of freeware and incorporate it into the educational system.
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