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There are a lot of Windows users out there who use high-profile open source applications such as Mozilla's Firefox browser, but fewer of them tend to reach for the many free, open source applications that they could easily be benefitting from. Especially among users with less familiarity with what to use, I think there is a perception that jumping into open source is difficult, or overly technical. In this post, I'll discuss two instant ways that Windows users at any level of experience can get and begin using very useful open source platforms and applications.

If you've followed my previous posts on PortableApps and MacLibre you know that these sites offer Windows and Mac users, respectively, the opportunity to get boatloads of useful, free portable open source applications in one download. They're especially good for stocking a USB thumb drive with applications that you can carry in your pocket and use anywhere. Linux users interested in the same opportunity to maximize the potential of a go-anywhere USB thumb drive have even better options: They can put a complete Linux operating system on a pocket drive, along with lots of great applications. Here's a good way to find everything you need to do this quickly.