I would like to be able to monitor my own bandwidth usage/data transfer rates on my laptop, whilst using an o2 mobile broadband dongle. Difficulty: Linux. [more inside]
posted by Petrot on Nov 3, 2009 - 5 answers

I'd like to work on an open-source project, but I have zero (seriously, zero) coding or other technical skills. I do, however, do public relations for a living and I'd like to think I'm pretty good at it. Do these kinds of projects need PR/communications strategy help, and, if so, how can I get started? [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Oct 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find professional advice on the business possibilities for an open source software project? Is there a good location to ask a very specific question and get an experts advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for an open source, web-based calendar app. [more inside]
posted by wo on Sep 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a web application (preferrably Open Source) that will help me accomplish the following: I have a service business that works on digital files for clients. I'd like to broaden my reach through web, so want to give clients/public the ability to upload files to me and for me to keep track of who those files are from, and to be able to invoice them and track when they have paid, etc. so I can return the finished file to them. I'd like it to work with Paypal. [more inside]
posted by spock on Aug 17, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me find a simple web app: Users are able to enter items, other users are able to rate those items, and the aggregated rating score is used to display the items as a ranked list. Like digg/pligg, but without the bells and whistles. The app should be open source and installable on any major server.
posted by lord_yo on Jul 3, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I become a better translator for the open source project that I'm volunteering for? [more inside]
posted by Foci for Analysis on Jun 6, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I create an online HTML form poll, preferably for free, wherein the list of multiple choices can grow when users decide to add to the list of choices? [more inside]
posted by kmccormi on Jun 4, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for some inexpensive/free solution to splitting a PDF by bookmark (first level bookmark), and using the bookmark names for the filenames of the split PDF. [more inside]
posted by Ritchie on May 28, 2009 - 2 answers

Are there any good opensource CMS systems? [more inside]
posted by wanderlust_babe on Apr 22, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I limit printing quantities on a quasi-public networked printer? I run a small nonprofit computer center with 10 networked computers (8 XP, 2 OSX). I need to control ink & paper costs, but want people to be able to print free or low, low cost. When I was at Uni, we had a system where all users had to buy tokens at 5 cents a page. Is there an open source or low cost program that can help me do this? Even if my selling cost is zero, I want to track users and usage. [more inside]
posted by beelzbubba on Apr 22, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I make money through open source development? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Mar 19, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for an open-source or inexpensive application that will allow me to write and publish a historical timeline for a fictional world online. I am NOT looking for Project Management! Would be ideal if it worked with Joomla, but is not 100% necessary. [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Mar 8, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I migrate away from pbwiki before they do their "upgrade" in March? [more inside]
posted by dirtypants on Feb 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Setting up an Open Source Design Studio. What would I need to look out for? [more inside]
posted by gonzo_ID on Jan 28, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm looking to create a software distribution platform similar to Steam. Are there any open-source versions that I could work with? Or are there any directions you can point me to?
posted by philosophistry on Jan 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Why isn't there an open source Mars Lander? The Phoenix Lander cost a Bunch'O'Money. How cheaply could it be done without NASA involved?
posted by Floydd on Dec 30, 2008 - 17 answers

How can I set up the virtual server environment I want, using as much open source and as little proprietary software as possible? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet on Dec 20, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for advice on how best to begin an Open Source web application project. [more inside]
posted by planetthoughtful on Dec 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I've taxed myself with saving the company money with clever use of smoke, mirrors, and computers! One of the things I'd like to replace is our proprietary intranet site that is costing us at least $5000 a year. I'd to go with something Open Source that we can manage ourselves. What do You think will meet our needs? And how can we use our Intranet better? [more inside]
posted by aristan on Dec 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there any good, free UNIX/Linux software you can suggest for keeping a searchable index of removable media? [more inside]
posted by tommorris on Nov 25, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for recommendations on a Web-based system for managing class registrations, preferably one that's open source. [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler on Nov 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Should I rename my Open Source project because someone owning a trademark with the same name wants me to? [more inside]
posted by schwa on Oct 31, 2008 - 30 answers

This Cnet article got me thinking. I work as a Business Analyst, and as part of my job I do a lot of QA, requirements gathering and refining, user documentation, and other things. Is this a skill set that would be useful to any open source projects? When I've looked in the past, it's seemed like mainly people were looking for coders and testers. It seems like a great way to do some volunteer work and learn new technology and methodologies (different SDLC models, for instance), but I don't know if middle men like me have a place in the open source world.
posted by Lentrohamsanin on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a solution for producing highly formatted documents programmatically, that is an alternative to ReportLab? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Best open-source CMS for a single user? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Oct 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there a program that will automatically take scans of pages that contain text and images and then extract the images and place them in separate files? Open source would be best. [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Oct 3, 2008 - 8 answers

A plea for help in installing/running a seemingly simple open-source program on a Windows box. [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Sep 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Article about "efficiency" software that ended up taking over somebody's life? Very interesting read but I can't recall the keywords. [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Sep 20, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for alternatives to Keynote, a hierarchical note taking and outlining editor for Windows that is no longer under development. [more inside]
posted by sk381 on Sep 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone suggest a good, relatively simple open-source or low-cost file/client management program suitable for use by a small law firm? The software should be able to schedule/calendar, manage documents, track tasks/to-dos, and associate all of these things according to particular clients/matters. Something that syncs between machines is a definite plus, as is something that isn't a resource hog. We manage the accounting side separately, so that needn't be a component. [more inside]
posted by yeliabmit on Aug 26, 2008 - 7 answers

My friend wants to create a website that promotes political awareness by tracking congressional legislation, letting users discuss and vote on bills, and monitoring the votes of their politicians. Does a website like this already exist, and if not, how do we launch it as open source, but keep the user data (e.g. login information, profiles) private, like LiveJournal, SourceForge, Connotea, Reddit, and Wikipedia? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Aug 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Does there exist a web-based tool that tracks open source projects and informs subscribers (by email, RSS etc.) about major developments, e.g. when they release version 1.0? [more inside]
posted by wodow on Jul 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I need an "Online Generic Card Game Simulator" program (my term). I don't think what I want exists, but I don't know how to verify this, or more importantly, how to go about making one for myself. [more inside]
posted by johnstein on Jul 28, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for a recommendation for a free / open source script or application to batch capture/process screen shots of web sites, ideally from a list of urls. [more inside]
posted by sunlightfoundation on Jul 15, 2008 - 7 answers

What are the best embedded open source/free audio/video players? [more inside]
posted by avocet on Jul 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Which mobile phone OS will work the best for my needs and can be easily expanded with free software? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Jul 5, 2008 - 11 answers

What is a good open-source project to get involved in? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there an open source equivalent to Adobe Creative Suite CS3 for Windows that you're happy with?
posted by Sia Stewart on Jun 20, 2008 - 20 answers

Naming Filter: Hive mind, please help us name our open source OS X media center application! [more inside]
posted by ill3 on Jun 3, 2008 - 15 answers

I have an idea for a cool (though not very utilitarian) open source app, but I have zero programming experience beyond some very elementary applescript. Can I still suggest the program on a site like sourceforge.net and still have "ownership" of the project? Not for profit, but just to guide its development.
posted by tamagosan on May 30, 2008 - 9 answers

How should an open source project deal with someone misappropriating its code for profit? [more inside]
posted by jbrjake on May 21, 2008 - 11 answers

What open-source project should I work on? Or how do I find one? [more inside]
posted by mkb on May 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Can you think of examples of large or important software systems built with well-known open source components? I could use them in the introduction of a paper that I'm writing. [more inside]
posted by mausburger on May 4, 2008 - 25 answers

Open source Wiki software! I'm looking to setup an open source wiki service very similar to wikipedia.org (but slightly different). However I know there is open source software available to download... [more inside]
posted by spinko on Apr 20, 2008 - 6 answers

Disadvantages working with Open Source PHP Software in a WIMP environment? [more inside]
posted by fx3000 on Apr 19, 2008 - 8 answers

As a hobby photographer, I'm playing with the idea of putting my large industrial decay photo collection on a CC license. Should I? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Apr 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for free online classified ad software/web application similar to Craigslist, etc. that I can host myself. [more inside]
posted by furtive on Apr 13, 2008 - 1 answer

Simple e-commerce solutions. I have a fully built site, with individual webpages pointing to specific product items. I simply want to add a backend shopping cart functionality that resides on the server, without relying on PayPal. Whats the best opensource solution that allows me to pass a variable (ie, add a "Buy This" button to already-designed pages) to a shopping cart php function (inventory isn't necessary at this point) and allowing checkout/payment? [more inside]
posted by pinto on Apr 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me persuade a small philosopher's 'circle' to use the Philosopher's Research Network to distribute papers given at our annual meeting. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Apr 1, 2008 - 8 answers