There are many great resources for attaining open source software. It is on Internet web sites and FTP sites, and on CDs. This CD also has a list of reliable web sites for downloading open source programs. A copy of the GPL license agreement and some top open source software programs are on this CD in the directory named 'software'. The software includes the Mozilla Browser, the Clam Anti-virus program and the Open Office Suite.

The best way to find open source on the Internet is to go to the organization that supports it. There the user can learn more about the program and then follow the directions for downloading it. A search engine can also find the program. The best method for searching is to look for the name of the software program. If the name of the program is unknown the user can search for the type of software or the function of the software combined with the two word phrase 'open source'.

The best resource is a trusted one. In open source software a trusted source is one that has been around for a long time and has the popular mainstream version of the programs. Even open source software can spy on, attack or even harm computers and their data. Popular open source software that has reached a critical mass is trustworthy because enough developers have scrutinized it. Open source software is now in universities, in governments, in offices and in homes. It is a viable new software alternative that is inexpensive, safe to use, open to view and open to share. The invasion of open source software has begun.