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Web-savvy writers are embracing the open source movement, as it provides both useful and free alternatives to commercial writing tools. As a blogger who churns out daily online content, I have come to appreciate any open source tools that can help me with my work. Why pay for a stale, commercial word processor when you can have a free, evolving word processor like the 10 listed below?
1. AbiWord – A popular alternative to Microsoft Word, the source code for AbiWord was written very carefully in order to make it a flexible, cross-platform word processor. AbiWord is also available in many different languages, which widens its appeal.
2. Bean – This simple, user-friendly word processor was designed for Mac OS X users. It is a lightweight alternative for those who are sick of programs that try to appeal to Windows, Mac and Linux users.
3. KWord – KWord is a frame-based Word processor and desktop publisher that is perfect for both home and office users. You can create professional layouts with this simple and free program.
4. NeoOffice – This Mac OS X software is similar to OpenOffice, though it is tailored specifically to the needs of Mac users. An increasingly popular open source alternative, NeoOffice has a very supportive community.
5. NotePad++ - This free, lightweight software is an open source alternative to Microsoft NotePad. It supports many different program languages and can be used as a simple WYSIWYG editor.
6. OpenOffice Writer – This word processor is part of the most famous open source productivity suite, OpenOffice.org. This is a very robust program for both word processing and desktop publishing.
7. RoughDraft – This will probably appeal to bloggers, as the program was designed with writers in mind. Compatible only with Windows, RoughDraft boasts features that make it easier to format creative writing projects, such as novels and screenplays.
8. Scribus – A word processor and desktop publisher, Scribus is suitable for Windows, Mac and Linux users. With this software, you can create projects that are suitable for professional publishing.
9. WordIt – Smaller than Microsoft Word, yet more reliable, it is much easier to fire up this lightweight program for spell checking and PDF exports.
10. yWriter4 – Created by a novelist, this word processor makes it easy to organize large amounts of text. With yWriter4, you can easily lay out your large projects, novels and more. Everything is saved in RTF format, just in case you want to conduct some more editing with a different word processor.
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