diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0ddeb1b..3f2236d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The short answer is that open-source software is good for the community that dev * Trust is important for a large number of software uses. For example, [AESCrypt](www.aescrypt.com) is an open source encryption utility available across all major platforms. For something as important as Advanced Encryption Standard security, users only want to use software they can trust. By being open source, AESCrypt allows users to inspect their software and ensure that no security liabilities are present in the product they are using. * Open source software is often ported to additional platforms. * As a developer, you may specialize in developing for a specific platform, Mac OS, for example. By creating a Mac OS application as an open source project, you can harness other developers specialized in platforms like Linux and Windows to port this application to their platform, utilizing their expertise. - * [Ki-Cad](http://kicad-pcb.org), an open source CAD program for designing printed circuit boards, [FreeCAD](https://www.freecadweb.org), an open source 3D CAD application, [Atom](www.atom.io), an open source text editor started by GitHub, and more are all examples of applications that can run on multiple platforms due in large part to the contributions of the open source community. + * [Ki-Cad](http://kicad.org), an open source CAD program for designing printed circuit boards, [FreeCAD](https://www.freecadweb.org), an open source 3D CAD application, [Atom](www.atom.io), an open source text editor started by GitHub, and more are all examples of applications that can run on multiple platforms due in large part to the contributions of the open source community. * Open source apps can still be profitable. * [RedHat](https://www.redhat.com/en) is perhaps the best example of open source software that can still be a very profitable business. RedHat creates highly robust, highly adaptable cloud and backend solutions for an expansive assortment of applications. While the software itself is, technically, free, many businesses purchase RedHat subscriptin to get continuous updates and support. Additionally, because RedHat is open source, network administrators feel comfortable using it because if there is a specific feature they need, they can simply look at the source code and implement it. * Donations are a large part of the open source community. Many open source applications offer a free download, but request a one-time donation if you like the software and use it regularly.