Want Free/Open Software?

Why not download Open Office so you can read and write texts in ALL formats? (including .doc and .pdf formats) No, you do not have to have a Linux operating system to useFree/Open Source Software; you can download many Free/Open Source Software and use them on Windows and Macintosh operating systems. If you want to see what kinds of software are available here is a link to get you started in English or en français
(NOTE: Some people may prefer to use the term Free/Libre/Open-Source_Software

For those interested in how Free Software relates to education, particularly with respect to said "developing" countries please see this FLOSS page. It outlines the significance of the Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Developing Countries.