Ask DLS: What free apps would you like to share with Karen?

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A lot of you read yesterday's post about the school teacher who cautioned us that spreading the "misconception of free software" is harmful. Today we're going to put a positive spin on things.

Free software does exist. Every retail customer that I've built a computer for in the past six years has at least three pieces of free or Open Source software on his or her system. It's everywhere, and we're all using it - even Karen, whether she realizes it or not.

So now it's time for "Sharin' with Karen." Which of your favorite free applications would you like her (and others like her) to know about and use? They might be well known - like Firefox or OpenOffice - or they might be relative unknowns - like Network Notepad.

Let's keep things positive - after all, we're talking about software that someone else is sharing with you!

Post your picks, and I'll put together a roundup for the weekend.

Maybe we'll help change some minds!

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