With all the buzz over open source software these days, many companies try to hop on the open source wagon to promote their products. Some of it is of course deserved, some of it is delusive. As a result, many users are now confused about where the line gets drawn between gobbledygook and the real thing.

What is the difference between open source and freeware?

Open source is when the user has access to the source code of the software. With relevant knowledge of programming languages, an user is free to tinker with the software, and make it suitable for its needs. More >