Everything open

One school in Pennsylvania is using open-source tools wherever possible to keep students close to the code behind the machines they use. This stance is opposite to the very restrictive policies of many schools, but could allow students more freedom to explore what makes devices work.

If you need some powerful software right now and don't have time or money to waste, these open source tools are perfect for you.

Some of the best of the best in open source images sites are listed in this article, as well as great guidelines for ethical searches and Creative Commons