Open Source

Open Source usually means the source code is available for free, and often that code can be used without cost. Many web projects have been built with open source code. If you there is one that matches your web needs, you can save thousands of dollars in development costs.

Here is a small sample of the thousands of Open Source Web Projects you may consider.

  • Word Press - the most popular blog software system available.
  • Zen-Cart - an eCommerce webstore system
  • Gallery - a slick web-based photo album.
  • OSTicket - a support ticket system.
  • MediaWiki - the same program that runs "Wikipedia"
  • PHP-Calendar - a multi-user web-based calendar
  • PHP-Nuke - an interactive web portal system
  • phpMyFAQ - a frequently asked questions system
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There are thousands of open source web development projects If you would like for particular open source project, check out FreshMeat and SourceForge.

The cost of installing and customizing the software is determined on a case by case bases. Installation of WordPress with a theme already available may be under $200, but a Zen-Cart store with connections for credit card processing, shipping modules, and set up of hundreds of products may be over $2000.