What is Open Source Software? Software developed by

programmers around the world, With the aim of creating high-

quality programs that anyone is free to• Use• Modify• Share

Why is it important? Technology can lead to life

changing event, such as the Internet was for many.

It is important that we begin using sustainable and transparent technologies.

So that out basic human freedoms are strengthened by technology and not hampered.

Stellarium A planetarium for your computer. It

shows a realistic sky in 3D, just as you would see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

Has constellation art.

GraphCalc A calculator to use for a variety of

purposes including the production of:• 2D• and 3D Euclidean• and Polar graphs

Neverball Miniature golf and an obstacle

course game.

OpenOffice.org A full featured suite of

tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database management.

Compatible with and a free replacement for Microsoft Office.

GIMP An image manipulation program

with advanced photo retouching techniques.

Similar features to Adobe PhotoShop

LiveCD: File Recovery There are Operating Systems that

can load directly off a storage device such as a CD.

The Operating System doesn’t require installation to your computer (hard drive) but still allows for the Operating System to be fully functional.