Welcome To FLOSS In The Church
A growing number of Christians in the Free (Libre) Open Source Software community are beginning to actively promote, advocate and support the use of FLOSS in the church environment. There are a considerable number of reasons why FLOSS is well-suited for the church but first,
What Is FLOSS?
Free (Libre) Open Source Software, sometimes called FOSS or just OSS, is software that is readily available to anyone to use, copy, improve, examine or distribute. Read More..
Why Use FLOSS?
Some reasons for using FLOSS and the Linux operating system are affordability (either no-cost or low-cost), scalability (one computer or many), security (crackers prefer Microsoft©), stability (immune to most viruses), upgradability (you have the source code), versatility (runs on just about anything), and more.
Linux?
Linux is the flagship product of the FLOSS movement. It is an operating system and what actually runs your computer. Simliar in some ways to Windows@ but usually faster and more efficient. Plus the logo is cuter!!! Click to view TUX
What Software Exists?
Software exists in many areas, such as office productivity, audio and video, member management, e-mail, databases, graphic design, web browsers, projection, and more. Check out the Software Resources on the sidebar.
Not Sure?
Check out some of the Support Resources on the sidebar.
This website portal into the world of Free (Libre) Open Source Software for the church community will be updated regularly so check back often.
