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6 Reasons Open Source Makes Sense

3rd Sector Labs

We talk a lot about Open Source technology (and we use it quite extensively too) so it might make sense for us to take a moment and explain why we are such advocates. Affordability – Open Source is free of licensing fees. Proven – Open Source platforms like Drupal, WordPress, CiviCRM, etc.,

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Open Source for Nonprofits: Programs to Try (Part 2)

Tech Soup

One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. Making the Right Decision About Open-Source Software. spanhidden.

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Life after Common Ground: Part 4 – Soapbox Engage

Judi Sohn

If there was a dictionary definition of an application developer that’s in this market for all the right reasons, it would point to PicNet and call it a day. Tagged: applications , Common Ground , Nonprofit , Nonprofits , nptech , Salesforce. But let’s talk favorite feature of the software.

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CommunityOne West and JavaOne: Free Event in San Francisco for Open Source Developers and Other Techies for Good

NTEN

Here's the official low-down: Get up to speed on dozens of free and open-source projects driving innovation in cloud computing, Web application development, social and collaborative technologies, and more. RIAs and Scripting - Rich Internet applications, scripting, and tools. Register today!

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Raspberry Pi for Educators

Tech Soup

For educators, though, there are tutorials and projects that are a bit more practical. Raspberry Pi Beginners takes you from opening the box it comes in to configuring it to starting basic projects. Broadcom BCM2835 SoC full HD multimedia applications processor. 700-MHz Low Power ARM1176JZ-F Applications Processor.

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Four Resources Nonprofits Should Check Out

Care2

They also provide great case studies that are applicable to other nonprofits. John has great tutorials that walk you through Facebook marketing and also offers great insight in his blog posts, such as Why Facebook Marketing Feels so Impossible. Check out their latest reports on the 2103 Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Penguin Day in New Orleans, Fondling the Tools, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008. Michelle Murrain is doing a post about 100 free and open source software tools. There's also the DiSo Project , an umbrella for a group of open source implementations of distributed social networking concepts. Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge !

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