Open Source

Have you checked into programs from open source yet? Stuff like Open Office and FireFox? What I love about Open Source is the fact that anyone can modify the programs and release the fixes to help make the things better for everyone. The code is totally open and free to modify, so even I could fumble around and find a way to make something different and not get in trouble for messing with someone else's stuff. I love it. Check it out if you have not looked into Open Source yet. A good start is osalt.com which lists open source alternatives to commercial programs.