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Get Open Source Software at the FREEDOM TOASTER
The Freedom Toaster is a conveniently located, self-contained ‘Bring 'n Burn' facility, where users bring their own blank discs and make copies of the open source software they require.
Find out more now.
The Shuttleworth Foundation, established in October 2000 by entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth, propagates the use of open source software.

The Shuttleworth Foundation believes that the use of open source software will provide effective and economical access to information and communication technology. The Foundation thus aims to facilitate, support and fund initiatives on a corporate, private and government level that lead to the awareness, uptake and growth of open source in South Africa.

The Shuttleworth Foundation established the Open Source team to unite the South African open source community and provide a resource for showcasing the numerous South African open source projects and activites. This website is also a fantastic starting point for those interested in exploring the world of open source.

Enjoy our website. If you feel you can contribute in any way or have any suggestions, please feel free to .

 
What is Open Source
The term "Open Source" is the latest buzzword in the world of computer software. But what exactly do these words mean and why have we based an entire division of the Shuttleworth Foundation on open source.
Find out all you've ever wanted to know about open source. 		Supporting you
Support is a vital component in any IT environment. With open-source software, there's a wide-spread perception that open-source software models can't provide the same level as support as proprietary software models. However, support with open-source software is often much better.
Find out why.

  		        
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