Moodle, Linux and Open Office

Moodle

Moodle (or Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is a free and open-source learning software platform. It was initially developed by Martin Dougiamas to help educators create online courses. Most of the development is done by the Moodle Trust in Western Australia.

Linux

Linux refers to all the Unix-like family of computer operating systems. It is functional in a wide range of computer hardware. Linxus is a leading server operating system and runs the 10 fastest supercomputers in the world. Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software.

Open Office

OpenOffice.org is more commonly known as OOo or Open Office. It is an open-source application suite with its main components in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and databases. It is a free software and is available and various operating systems. In November 2009 it already supported 110 languages. It started as StarOffice by StarDivision and acquired by Sun Microsystems in August 1999. The source code was released in July of 2000. It is primarily sponsored by Oracle Coproration (who bought Sun Microsystems). Though it is called Open Office its formal name is OpenOffice.org.