At the most pragmatic level, a desktop computer loaded with open source is good enough for many people's needs, and the software can be completely free. That on its own is reason to celebrate.

Open source software goes beyond merely being "free". It can more secure, better for environment, and provide a greater support of our local economy.

For more local perspectives on Open Source, please see our Open Source category.

Think Globally, Act Locally

To understand why open source is appealling to values-driven organizations around the world, check out the paper Development, Ethical Trading, and Free Software