Open-source software a worldwide collaboration
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So what's the difference between Microsoft Windows, Apple Computer and open source?
Since I mentioned open-source software last week - applications and operating systems that are free - the next step is to explain the difference between open source and the two most more popular software platforms in use: the different varieties of Windows made by Microsoft, and operating systems made by Apple Computer. This is a broad subject that's tough to fit into a column, but here goes.
By MARK RATLEDGE for the MIssoulian Mark Ratledge is a Missoula computer consultant. He can be reached through http://songdogtech.net
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