Open Source Resources

Open Source – Wikipedia entry

Desktop Software

Mozilla Firefox – the best web browser

Mozilla Compozer – HTML editor

OpenOffice.org – free alternative to Microsoft Office

Ubuntu Linux – free alternative to Microsoft Windows

MySQL – database software

Apache – web server

Cyberduck – FTP freeware

TextWrangler – freeware text & code editor

Blender – 3D rendering software

Audacity – audio editor

Electric Sheep – fractal screensaver

Licensing

GNU General Public License

Creative Commons – licenses for your work

Building Blocks

Godaddy.com – domain registration & hosting

Ambitious Lemon – free hosting for artists and charities

Greenest Host – solar-powered web hosting

Web-Based Tools

Wordpress – blog software

Textpattern – blog software

Drupal – content management system

MODx – content management system

bbPress – forum software

phpBB – forum software

Miscellaneous

w3c – web standards and tutorials

colourlovers – community-based color inspiration

smashing magazine – free resources, themes, tools and inspiration

vecteezy.com – free vector graphics

fresheezy.com – free blog themes

openphoto.com – free stock photos