1. Advantages Programmers like it because they are able to change the programming to fit their preferences Great for small business because it is free Open source software is free Many people like open source more because when a problem comes up they can usually fix it

2. Disadvantages Programmers get no compensation for their work Open source software will never be able to compete with closed source because there is no money brought in for things like advertising If something goes wrong the is no technical support line that can be contacted

3. Ways to make money off Open Source Sell the reference manual Sell installer Sell extensions Sell a book or magazine Sell training Sell advertising Sell trouble shooting Sell insurance Sell hand held devices Sell gaming or computer time