Perhaps the best way to learn about open source software is to try it.

Here are some other pages to on this site to start your learning experience:

• About the Richmond Open Source Communithy (aka: ROSCo).
  
• About open source software
• Glossary of related terms
• Recommended Linux distributions

Recommended pages from other websites include:

• 25 Reasons to Convert to Linux
• The Top Twelve Myths about Linux

If you have questions along the way, feel free to contact us.