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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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7 Linux Alternatives to Common Windows Business Applications

BeingOptimist

LibreOffice is completely free and open source and is actually a successor to the popular OpenOffice, which got its last update in 2014. It’s another free and open-source application and is supported by a huge range of free plugins and addons to enhance it in any way you need – a feature that Outlook is yet to take full advantage of.

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12 of the Best WordPress Guides, Hacks and Plugins of 2010

Webbiquity SMM

WordPress is no longer just the leading blog platform , but is now the most popular open-source CMS (content management system) as well. Among the many reasons for the popularity of WordPress : it’s affordable, search engine-friendly, reasonably easy to use, and extensible through an incredible array of plugins.

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How to create mobile-friendly content with Google’s AMP

Socialmedia.biz

AMP is a Google-backed open-source project that launched last February as an open standard to make it easier for any publisher to have pages load quickly on mobile devices. In an increasingly mobile world, AMP is a tool or open source framework that speeds up browsing when you’re using a mobile phone or or tablets.

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Community Bootstrapping: Tools & Strategies To Build A Community.

Jason Yormark

With a little time, research and the right plan, you can have yourself a platform to build your community with. Step 2: Build Your Home Base I have practically made a living utilizing open source software to fulfill all my web needs. Social Network Platforms 1. Still overall, an affordable option.

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How to Cut Costs with Your Own Support Community

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

3dcart Software Forums : As one of the leading shopping cart software platforms on the market, 3dcart prides itself on customer support. To wipe startup costs, check out a free open source solution like phpBB. From small business to the enterprise, brands consistently prove the power of online community. Like this post?

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Live cross-platform mobile gaming arrives

The Way of the Web

Web Strategy Wikinomics Rankings ← Is Open Source the new black? or higher, but the interesting thing is the open multiplayer platform framework which supports the different platforms, and also the range of wireless connectivity, including 3G and Wifi. And why shouldn’t we interact regardless of platform.

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