12.1 Open Source & Propreitary Software

Tasks:
  1. Watch the videos under "Tutorials."
  2. Explore the links for this module.
  3. Download OppenOffice.org and install it on your computer.
  4. Test and explore this program. Make a chart comparing OpenOffice.org to Microsoft Office, weighing the pros and the cons.
  5. Download and install Firefox on your computer.
  6. Test and explore this program. Make a chart comparing Firefox to Explorer, weighing the pros and the cons.
  7. Download and install GIMPshop on your computer.
  8. Test and explore this program. Make a chart comparing GIMPshop to Photoshop, weighing the pros and the cons.
Reflection:
    Respond to the following questions by adding a comment to the discussion board:

      What appreciable differences did you see between open source and proprietary software?