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8 Open Source Projects from Google

Idaconcpts

For many Google has become the patron saint of open source, and the number of open source projects Google supports or directly develops seems to increase every day. Unlike other proprietary social network application platforms, OpenSocial is free and open. Tavis J.

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Open Source Web Management and Design Tools

Idaconcpts

There are several useful free and open source applications available for download that allow you to do everything from designing the graphics for your site to editing blog posts. Some popular open source text editors are: Bluefish – Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. – Blogging Software.

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Why aren’t there more women in open source (and what are you gonna do about it?)

Janet Fouts

I’m a big fan of open source and as a woman who mangles a line of code here and there, I’m constantly amazed when I see how few women there are working in the field. It’s important that women both support open source and re-think the reasons we don’t get more deeply involved in all forms of open source.

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Wordpress.com Vs Wordpress.org: Which Is The Best Blog Platform

Social Media Marketing

Wordpress is one of the most popular blogging and web hosting platforms. It is free and open source and gives you to build a website, design, and layout of your choice. Students, artists, bloggers who only want to use the CMS part of the blog and hosting can pick the Wordpress.com.

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Is Open Source the new black?

The Way of the Web

Live cross-platform mobile gaming arrives → Is Open Source the new black? July 15th, 2010 · View Comments It seems as if Open Source is becoming fashionable, particularly when it comes to maps. Web Strategy Wikinomics Rankings ← Is Xbox Live better than golf for digital business networking?

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Client solves Ecommerce for WordPress via Open Source

The Way of the Web

I don’t often write about clients on my blog for various reasons, but I wanted to spread the word about Jigoshop, which is a great Ecommerce for WordPress solution that I’ve been working on for a couple of months now. The benefits of a true Open Source Ecommerce solution. So what makes Jigoshop so good?

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How To Start A Blog For Your Small Business

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Creating a successful blog really just requires being passionate about a certain topic — a characteristic you already possess as an ambitious entrepreneur! A blog can also be a low-cost way to elevate your small business’s reach and also build credibility with your followers, making it a win-win situation.