Sunday, October 18, 2009
As I continue to contemplate Web 2.0 and the use of OpenSource software for students I am actually feeling some frustration. Web 2.0 tools (google, etc) are great for schools because they are free for schools and usually require very little effort on the part of the school tech team. With OpenSource software it is also free but there is often effort needed by the tech team to install and sometimes setup the software. As I try to narrow down this top I am going to start listing Web 2.0 apps vs OpenSource software, sharing the pros and cons of both.
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Visceral design, behavioral design, and reflective design are all things to keep in mind when comparing Web 2.0 and OpenSource. I will just look at two software programs this evening.
ReplyDeleteOpenOffice -- an opensource software that is free to all. Has GREAT features -- in some cases can do more than Microsoft Office but this can also add confusion. It can be clunky to figure out at times. It looks like an older Microsoft version (depending on who you are this can be a good or bad thing)
Google docs -- Is free to all. The features are limited but easy to follow. Pretty smooth to use.
I will add more later!
Can you provide an example of when OpenOffice would be preferred over Microsoft Office?
ReplyDeleteOpenOffice would be preferred over Microsoft Office mainly because it is free! One thing that OpenOffice can do (in the Windows World, Macs already have this capability) is save a file as a PDF. In other words, it is also a free PDF creator!
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