I'm a hardcore opensource person. It is the regular question ppl usually ask to me, and here is the best description which i can
OpenSource software gives you the flexibility and reliability that you need. You can be really sure, that noone has placed spyware or other malicious software in it, because you can look into the source. You can also extend the software for your needs, crop unwanted features or make it look nicer in you environment. OpenSource software also has a large community, that contributes experience and improvements. With this amount of testing bugs are found and fixed quickly.The best example for successful open source development might be the new internet browser Firefox. If you do not know Firefox, then we have some more information for you.
