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Free But Not Open Source: Eight Must-Have Tools      Similar

In our recent post Why Switch to Linux? we noted that quite a few Linux users cite their reason for switching as "it's free." In fact, lack of cost is the reason for many open source deployments, on the individual scale, and in enterprises. While I use a ton of open source software, I still keep my eye on the thriving world of freeware, as well as free services. In this post, I'll round up eight examples of absolutely top-notch freeware and services to complement your open source favorites. Some of these do have tie-ins to open source, too. Sure, GIMP is the king of the hill among open source ...
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DVR Rated The Must Have Gadget, World Wide      Similar

A company named NDS ran a survey of just over 1,000 people in the US, UK, Australia and Italy. Compared to household items (hair dryer, washing machine, blender, etc) the DVR was ranked number 3. Compared to gadgets (cell phones, radio, landline) number 2. Interesting enough, Italians ranked the hair dryer higher than the DVR. [...]
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Attn NYC: If you love music, you must…      Similar

…see this play. FELA! is an astounding work of magic that brings together the Tony winning choreography and now playwright Bill T. Jones, the incredible Afrobeat masters Antibalas and an ensemble cast of top talent that as a whole raise the bar far beyond anything I could have imagined. Musicals are NOT my thing. Really not. [...]
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