| Open source app-list edges Windows users toward Linux |
Nov. 08, 2005
A new, collaborative web page aims to introduce Windows users to high quality, free, open source applications that run on Windows. Called "LOOP" (List of Open Source Programs), the wiki-based list is intended to demonstrate the value of open source Windows apps to newcomers as a migration path toward Linux.
"Tell all your non-Linux friends and family about the LOOP list," Tristan Rhodes, who created LOOP, writes. "On this list they will find high-quality replacements for the software that they have purchased/pirated. Once they become familiar with these new applications, introduce them to your favorite Linux distribution (mine is Ubuntu)."
"Then help them convert to Linux, using the applications that they became familiar with on Windows," Rhodes writes.
"Feel free to edit and add any programs to this list that meet the criteria (below)," Rhodes writes. The LOOP List is housed on a wiki site.
Rules for adding programs to the LOOP list, according to Rhodes:- They must be open-source.
- Must run on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Only include the best application for each specific purpose. In rare cases, two applications may be listed.
- Include the names of the top three commercial applications that provide similar functionality, if known.
You can view the entire list here. A FAQ about the LOOP List is available here.
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