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What is Open Source Software?
I received an email from a family member today asking about Open Source Software. If you haven't heard of Open Source Software then you are missing out..Open Source Software is FREE software that others have collaborated on to built for the public. There is some really awesome Open Source Software that I love to use.
One of them is GIMP.org. GIMP is a alternative to photoshop. You can add different brushes and tools to customize your experience while using the software.
Another is OpenOffice.org. This is really awesome software that is comparible to Microsoft's Office Suite. You can write ebooks using the pdf feature. Presentations and spreedsheets are among some of the great features that are offered by OpenOffice.org
Today I am going to share with you the sites that I can spend hours on going through all the different software available.
For Windows Users – Open Source Software
For MAC Users – Open Source Software
SourceForge.net – Find Great Software
Make sure you have some time to check these sites out. Most of the software is just as good, if not better to me than paid software.
Hootsuite’s New Dashboard
Have you seen the new Hootsuite Dashboard?
Even if you haven't heard of Hootsuite then I really suggest you check it out. Especially if you use Twitter and Facebook. I use Hootsuite because of the features it offers such as scheduling tweets, managing different hashtags and keeping up with everything going on. But the feature I like the most is the Hootlet Bookmark. It's so convient to Tweet when you are on a certain page that you want to share. All you have to do is click the bookmark and a new small window will open with all the details to send to your Twitter followers and friends on Facebook.
The Social sites that you can setup through HootSuite is Twitter, Facebook, Facebook Pages, LinkedIn, Ping.fm, WordPress, Myspace, and Foursquare. As I read through their blog I did see that they will be releasing a Paid version which will allow members to connect to unlimited social sites.
WoW I Really Wrote 30 Articles In 30 Days!
Wow, Can you believe it? I really wrote 30 posts on my blog in the last 30 days. I didn't know if I would actually be able to make it. I had to do this Blog Challenge since I never completed the first one. I had to prove to myself that I could actually post 30 times in 30 days. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, but I must admit that I might have to scale it back depending on my schedule. My daughter is growing and needing more of my attention and that's my first priority. I can honestly say that I have developed some pretty good habits since devoting myself to blog everyday. Writing blog posts isn't such a hassle as it was before. Especially if I have some great information I want to share with all my readers. I have learned that blogging everyday does bring traffic to your blog. Not only do you get to share great information and resources with others you get to network with others who have the same interests as you do. The 30 Day Blog Challenge hosted by Jeanette Cates & Connie Ragen Green has helped me build some really great friendships and I am so excited to follow all the awesome people who were involved in this whole process.
If you are interested in following what other blog challengers are writing about you can go to twitter and enter the hashtag #blog30. Please give these wonderful people some love by checking out their sites and leaving comments.
Another Great Day – How Can This Be…
WoW! I get to share another great day with you! So after I wrote last nights post I received a phone call from a vendor at the festival. My mom had me sign up for a couple of the raffles. One was from the car insurance Nationwide and the other was to win oh gosh I can't remember what the other one was. I love getting older and having these blank moments!!! LOL! The Nationwide agent called me to tell me that I had won a gift basket. Whoo Hoo I was so excited and made arraignments to pick it up today! Yes we went back to the fair just to pick up the gift. The basket included a complete car cleaning kit, jumper cables, roadside hazard signs, a huge insulated cup, tire gauge. Since we were there at the fair we had to get elephant ears, scones and fried Twinkies to go. Have you ever had a fried Twinkie? Oh My you are missing out. The fried Twinkie is something you can only eat once in awhile because they are sooo filling. But completely worth trying.
We went back to my parents house, spent time with the family and enjoyed the nice day we had. Gianna (my daughter) is teething again it's the back molars this time, and is not napping during the day. She gets up around 5-6am and is up til 8-9pm. I guess I could say that being a mom is such a hard job but completely worth every minute. Since we have had a couple of long days I am just exhausted and need to end this here.
Off To Bed – Good Night
Family Time….
This weekend has been full of family time and my daughter and I had a great time. It started on Friday which was my mom's birthday. Since Saturday morning was the car show early, all of us helped to get the car ready. Even the grandkids! It was really cool to see all of us cleaning the car together. Since all of us have pretty busy schedules it's hard for us to get together all at the same time.
We got to the 1st Annual Emerald Downs Car Show at about 8am. There were over 130 cars and lots of variety. The best of show went to 1954 Corvette that was all original, a beautiful car!
Here is my nephew Matt Werner-Hagerty and his friend in front of mom and dad's 55 Chev. Matt is a Jockey at Emerald Downs. So after the car show it was on to the races. Matt rode and Won the feature race…Gooo Matt!
This was one great weekend that we will not forget! What an awesome weekend of SUNSHINE here in Washington State. If you have never been to the horse races I really suggest going just for the experience even if you don't know how to bet or anything. There are a lot of great people that will help you – just ask!
