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RaptorHead Collates Open Source Programs Onto Single CD

Firefox, OpenOffice.org Lead OSS Parade
By Open Source News
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December 27, 2005 11:15 PM EST
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RaptorHead "began as a hobby for each of the co-founders before they met. Separately, they have been avid users of open source software, one as a tinkerer, who installed his first Linux distro 10 years ago, and the other as an evangelist, sharing his vision that "open source" is more than using Linux," according to the company's website.

The two have now released a $19.95 CD that collects a "best-of OSS," featuring Mozilla Firefox, the instant messaging client Gaim, GNU's GIMP graphics and photo manipulation software, TurboCash, and OpenOffice.org (which includes the Writer, Spreadsheet, Impress, Base, Draw, and Math applications).

RaptorHead says its mission is to provide and support a great collection of open-source, desktop applications for MS Windows in one incredibly well-organized package for consumers and businesses."

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Matthew Weeks 01/06/06 02:56:35 PM EST

I like the idea. Making it easy for consumers to access OSS is the idea of the decade. Even better if I can get it at my local 7/11. Like prepaid cell phone. Cool.
Enterprise Open Source News Desk 12/28/05 12:30:00 AM EST

RaptorHead began as a hobby for each of the co-founders before they met. Separately, they have been avid users of open source software, one as a tinkerer, who installed his first Linux distro 10 years ago, and the other as an evangelist, sharing his vision that 'open source' is more than using Linux. In their separate realms they each appreciated the choices offered within the open-source community. They have joined their resources 'to help those around them find alternatives that are better, cheaper and more secure than the proprietary software they've used. Using their expertise to help friends find open source solutions has become a passion,' according to the company.