[LouAvul]

So, we're assuming the links in the OP will give us the safety of a supported XP OS? Are the above sites/programs free? Is that what "open source" implies?

Oh, and thanks for the post/sources. I'll be installing one of those on my laptop. For business/banking, I simply bought a new computer with Windows 7. Little did I know my fav Bible program is now unusable.

[ShadowAce]

we're assuming the links in the OP will give us the safety of a supported XP OS?

No--These are not XP--they are XP replacements. Equivalent functionality, but NOT Windows.

Are the above sites/programs free?

Yes.

Is that what "open source" implies?

Not technically, but most people take it that way since the vast majority of open source programs are free (as in beer).

Oh, and thanks for the post/sources.

No problem. Glad to help.