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Since August of 2003, we have been pushing the idea that most computers in a typical office need not run an expensive operating system or have expensive software. We try to keep an updated list of very common programs that can be replace with other less expensive (or even better, free) alternatives.
| Product | Replaces | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 RedHat Linux - A UNIX operating system that is POSIX compliant Version: 7.3 Platforms: Intel Sparc |
Microsoft Windows Operating System | FREE |
 OpenOffice.org A full office suite that will suite everyone except the extreme
power users. Excellent Feature set and stability. Version: 1.0.1 Platforms: Win32 Linux/Intel Solaris/Intel Solaris/Sparc Linux/PPC Mac OS X |
Microsoft Word, Excel, Draw, Powerpoint | FREE |
 A high performance database. Version: 1.0.1 Platforms: UNIX Win32 |
Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server | FREE |
 A little clunky, but overall a very capable image manipulation program
Version: varies by OS Platforms: UNIX Win32 Mac |
Adobe Photoshop or JASC PaintShop Pro | FREE |
 A viable replacement for personal finances or small business finances. Platforms: UNIX |
Quicken, Quickbooks, or Microsoft Money | FREE |
 A technical illustration program. Platforms: UNIX Win32 |
Microsoft Visio | FREE |