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The expansion of open source into new markets is prompting consumers to notice alternatives to traditional computing habits. Personal computing power now puts so much opportunity into the hands of consumers that previously impossible activities are possible without exposure to proprietary software. Open source projects are finding their way into full-service business offerings at cost-saving levels for consumers and enterprise alike.

Consumers can select from a growing inventory of software in a wide variety of genres. Open source is feeding a frenzy in two key areas like never before. Game-playing aficionados are joining home entertainment fans in using more than just off-the-shelf proprietary solutions.

Gaming: Bringing Up Open Source, Part 2: The Consumer Side | Technology News

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